Yuba County Arrest Records

Yuba County arrest records are managed by the Yuba County Sheriff's Office. Marysville is the county seat. It is one of the smallest county seats in California. The sheriff runs the Yuba County Jail. You can check who is in custody by contacting the sheriff. This county sits in the Sacramento Valley next to Sutter County. Marysville and Yuba City across the river form a single metro area. This guide shows you how to find Yuba County arrest info and request official records.

Yuba County Sheriff Inmate Information

The Yuba County Sheriff handles jail and arrest records. Contact the sheriff for info about people in custody. You can call to check if someone is being held. The Yuba County Jail in Marysville holds people arrested anywhere in the county.

After an arrest, the person is booked into the jail. This process takes a few hours. Once booked, inmate info becomes available. You can learn about charges, bail amounts, and custody status. The sheriff's office can confirm if someone is in jail. This helps families who need to post bail or plan visits.

Small counties like Yuba often provide good personal service. Call the sheriff and explain what you need. Staff can guide you to the right resources. They may have online tools or can give you info over the phone. Start there for any Yuba County arrest search.

Request Yuba County Arrest Records

Knowing who is in jail is different from getting arrest documents. For copies of arrest reports, booking sheets, and similar records, you need to make a request to the sheriff's records division.

Contact the Yuba County Sheriff's Office. Ask for records. They will tell you what forms to fill out and what fees apply. Most documents cost money. Processing time varies. A simple request might take a week or two. Larger requests take longer. Give specific details about what you need. That helps them find it.

The California Public Records Act gives you the right to request records. However, Government Code 6254(f) exempts some law enforcement files. Investigation records and certain personal info may be withheld. The sheriff reviews each request under state law and releases what is allowed.

Note: Victims of crimes usually get free copies of reports tied to their case; ask about this.

Marysville Police Arrest Records

Marysville is the county seat but a very small city. It has its own police department. Marysville PD handles arrests within city limits. All bookings still go to the Yuba County Jail. You can find Marysville arrests through the county jail system.

For Marysville police reports, contact the department directly. They have their own records process. Call and ask about forms and fees. The staff can tell you what is available. Marysville is small, so the process is usually straightforward.

Marysville and Yuba City form one metro area divided by a river. Yuba City is in Sutter County. If your search crosses the river, you may need records from two counties. The jail systems are separate. Start with whichever county made the arrest.

Yuba County Superior Court Records

Arrest records show someone was arrested. Court records show what happened after. The district attorney reviews cases and decides on charges. If charges are filed, the case goes to Yuba County Superior Court.

The court tracks filings, hearings, and outcomes. You can search cases through the California courts website. Look for Yuba County Superior Court access. Many criminal cases are searchable by defendant name. You can find case numbers, charges, and case status. Did the arrest lead to conviction? Was the case dismissed? Court records answer those questions.

The courthouse is in Marysville. Walk-ins can use public terminals to search. The clerk's office helps with copies. Certified documents have fees. Ask the clerk for current prices. For the full story on a criminal case, you need both arrest and court records.

California State Criminal Records

Yuba County records cover one county. The California Department of Justice keeps statewide data. RAP sheets live there. RAP means Record of Arrests and Prosecutions. It includes arrests from any county in California.

You can get your own RAP sheet from the DOJ. The cost is $25. You must be fingerprinted at a Live Scan site. Fill out form BCIA 8016RR and mark it for Record Review. The DOJ mails your record after processing. This takes a few weeks. If you find errors, you can challenge them through a formal process.

For victim alerts, register with VINE California at vinelink.vineapps.com. VINE sends alerts when an offender's status changes. Get calls, texts, or emails. The phone number is 1-877-411-5588. This service is free for Yuba County inmates.

Yuba County Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 controls state criminal history info. Full RAP sheets are restricted. Law enforcement and certain employers can see them. The public sees limited info through 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 approves, the arrest is hidden from most searches. You can legally say it did not happen. This helps with jobs and housing applications.

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

Towns in Yuba County

Yuba County is small and mostly rural. Marysville is the only incorporated city. It has about 12,000 people. Linda, Olivehurst, and Wheatland are unincorporated communities. The sheriff covers everything outside Marysville city limits.

Most of the county is agricultural land and foothills. The sheriff patrols a wide area. All jail bookings go to the Yuba County Jail in Marysville. No matter where in the county an arrest happens, the jail is the same. This makes searching for inmates straightforward.

Note: Yuba County has no cities over 50,000 population, so arrest records flow through the county system.

Nearby California Counties

Yuba County is in the Sacramento Valley. Sutter County is directly west. Butte County is to the north. Nevada and Placer counties are to the east. Use these pages to find arrest records in surrounding areas.