Search Yolo County Arrest Records

Yolo County arrest records are managed by the Yolo County Sheriff's Office. Woodland is the county seat. Davis is another major city, home to UC Davis. The sheriff runs the Monroe Detention Center. You can search for inmates currently in custody. The county sits just west of Sacramento. It has farmland, college towns, and growing suburbs. This page shows you where to find arrest data and how to request official records in Yolo County.

Yolo County Sheriff Inmate Search

The Yolo County Sheriff provides information about people in custody. Contact the Monroe Detention Center for current inmate status. You can call or check for online tools on the sheriff's website. The jail holds people arrested anywhere in Yolo County.

When someone is arrested in Yolo County, they get booked at the Monroe Detention Center in Woodland. Booking takes a few hours. After that, inmate info becomes available. You can find out charges, bail amounts, and custody status. This helps families track down loved ones and lets the public see who is in jail.

For the most current info, contact the jail directly. They can confirm if someone is in custody. This is useful if you need to post bail or visit. The sheriff's office also handles records requests for arrest documents.

Request Yolo County Arrest Records

Online tools show current inmates. For copies of arrest documents, you need to request records from the sheriff. This includes arrest reports, booking sheets, and related files.

Contact the Yolo County Sheriff's Office to start. Ask for the records division. They will explain the forms and fees. Most documents cost money. Processing takes time. A simple request might be done in a week or two. More complex ones take longer. Be specific about what you need. Details help them find records faster.

The California Public Records Act gives you the right to request records. But not everything is public. Government Code 6254(f) exempts certain law enforcement files. Investigation records and some personal data may be held back. The sheriff reviews each request under state law.

Note: Victims of crimes often receive free copies of reports tied to their case.

Davis and Woodland Police Records

Yolo County has several cities with their own police. Davis PD and Woodland PD handle arrests in their cities. West Sacramento also has a police department. All bookings go to the Monroe Detention Center. You can find these arrests in the county jail system.

For Davis police reports, contact Davis PD records. UC Davis has its own campus police too. They handle crimes on university property. For Woodland police reports, contact Woodland PD. Each department has its own records process and fees. Call to find out what forms you need.

The sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated areas. This includes rural farmland and small communities. No matter where in Yolo County someone gets arrested, the jail is the same. Start your search there, then follow up with the arresting agency for specific reports.

Yolo County Superior Court Records

Arrest records are just the beginning. Court records show what happens after. The district attorney reviews cases and decides on charges. If they file, the case goes to Yolo County Superior Court. The court tracks filings, hearings, and outcomes.

You can search court cases through the California courts system. Look for Yolo County Superior Court online access. Many criminal cases are searchable by defendant name. You can find case numbers, charges, and status. Did the case lead to a conviction? Was it dismissed? Court records answer those questions.

The main courthouse is in Woodland. Walk-ins can search cases at public terminals. The clerk's office helps with copies. Certified documents have fees. Ask the clerk for current prices. Court records and arrest records together give you the full picture of a criminal case.

California State Criminal Records

Yolo County is one of 58 California counties. The state Department of Justice keeps records from all of them. This is where RAP sheets live. RAP stands for Record of Arrests and Prosecutions. It includes arrests from anywhere in California.

You can get your own RAP sheet from the DOJ. It costs $25. You need to get fingerprinted at a Live Scan site. Use form BCIA 8016RR and mark it for Record Review. The DOJ processes it and mails your record. This takes a few weeks. If there are errors, you can file a challenge.

For victim notification, register with VINE California at vinelink.vineapps.com. VINE alerts you when an offender's custody status changes. You can get calls, texts, or emails. The number is 1-877-411-5588. This works for Yolo County inmates.

Yolo County Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 governs state criminal history information. Full RAP sheets are restricted. Law enforcement and certain employers have access. The general public sees limited info through local booking logs.

You may be able to seal your arrest record. Penal Code 851.91 allows petitions to seal arrests that did not result in conviction. If the court grants it, the arrest is hidden from most searches. You can say it did not happen. This helps with employment and housing.

California's automatic record relief also helps. Under Penal Code 851.93, the DOJ reviews records monthly. Some arrests get a notation that relief was granted. This is not the same as sealing. The record exists but is flagged. Employers following the law should not count it against you.

Major Cities in Yolo County

Yolo County has four main cities. Woodland is the county seat with about 62,000 people. Davis is known for UC Davis and has about 68,000 residents. West Sacramento borders Sacramento and has grown fast. Winters is a small agricultural town.

Davis and Woodland have their own police departments. West Sacramento has its own force too. The sheriff covers rural areas between the cities. All jail bookings go to Woodland. The Monroe Detention Center serves the whole county.

Nearby California Counties

Yolo County sits west of Sacramento. It borders several other counties in the Central Valley. Use these pages to find arrest records in neighboring areas.