Marin County, CA Arrests & Jail Records

You may obtain copies of arrest records from the Marin County Sheriff's Office by contacting its Records Division at (415) 473-7284 or submitting a request in person or by mail at:

Marin County Sheriff's Office 1600 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 200 San Rafael, CA 94903

Requests for arrest records may require a completed request form, valid identification, and applicable fees. Some records may be restricted due to ongoing investigations or privacy laws.

The Sheriff's Office also provides an inmate locator tool, allowing the public to search for individuals currently in custody and view selected arrest-related information.

Marin County arrest records can be obtained by contacting the Police Department responsible for the city or town where the arrest took place. Requesters must provide details such as the individual's name and arrest date, and a fee may apply. Some departments offer online public records request options or maintain recent incident logs on their official websites.

Major Police Departments in Marin County include:

• San Rafael Police Department
• Novato Police Department
• Mill Valley Police Department
• Tiburon Police Department
• Sausalito Police Department

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains criminal history records, including arrest records, collected from law enforcement agencies statewide. Individuals may request copies of their records online through the California Criminal History Request System or by submitting a Live Scan fingerprint application with the required documentation and fees to:

California Department of Justice

Attn: Record Review Unit

P.O. Box 903417

Sacramento, CA 94203-4170

The processing fee ranges from $25 to $45 per request, plus additional fingerprinting costs. For more information, contact the DOJ Record Review Unit at (916) 227-3849 or visit the California DOJ website.

Records of arrests that lead to criminal charges in Marin County can be accessed through the Marin County Superior Court. Felony cases and serious criminal matters are handled by the Criminal Division of the Superior Court, while misdemeanor cases are processed through the respective court. Interested persons may access these records online via the Marin County Superior Court Case Index called the ePORTAL or in person at the courthouse where the case was filed. To facilitate a record search, you may be required to provide a case number or the defendant's name, and a fee may apply for copies of documents.

In addition to these official sources, third-party websites such as InfoTracer and other public records databases may provide alternative access to Marin County arrest and court records. These websites typically offer broader search options and faster processing but may require a fee or account registration.