Contra Costa, CA Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office has in its custody records of arrests made anywhere within the county. To request these records, you may make an inquiry via mail or visit the offices' Records & ID unit in person at:

2530 Arnold Drive

Suite 170

Martinez, CA 94553

Phone: (925) 335-1570

This office is available to handle inquiries from Monday to Friday during regular business hours.

Individuals interested in arrest records from Contra Costa County may contact the municipal Police Department that has jurisdiction over the city or town where the arrest took place. The department may require further information from the requester to help streamline the search process. Useful details that may facilitate the search include the time and date of the arrest, where the arrest was made, and the name of the arrested individual.

Some departments in Contra Costa County maintain online platforms that allow public access to arrest records, so requesters may consider this option before making a physical request. Major police departments operating within the county include:

• Brentwood Police Department
• Concord Police Department
• Martinez Police Department
• Antioch Police Department
• Richmond Police Department

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) gathers criminal history records and arrest information from law enforcement agencies across the state.

Persons looking to obtain copies of these records may submit an online request form to the DOJ's office. Alternatively, they may make an in-person request for the records at the DOJ's office located at:

5151 State University Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90032

Note that the office charges a $25 processing fee per search. For more details, contact the DOJ's Criminal Records Division at (916) 227-3838.

Anyone seeking arrest records resulting in court-filed charges in Contra Costa County may obtain them from the Superior Court Clerk's Office, which manages felony case records. If the offense for which the individual was arrested is a misdemeanor, then the records may be obtained from the County Clerk-Recorder's Office.

For in-person requests, visit the Contra Costa County Superior Court Clerk at:

Martinez Courthouse

725 Court Street

Martinez, CA 94553

Phone: (925) 608-1000

Third-party websites like InfoTracer are also excellent alternatives for obtaining arrest records, as they offer refined search options at lower costs.