Monterey County, CA Arrests & Jail Records

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office, through its Records Division, typically maintains and disseminates records of arrested persons. Anyone can visit the division to view records in person or send mail requests to:

Monterey County Sheriff's Office

1414 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906

Phone: (831) 755-3700

Individuals can also look up arrest reports via the In Custody Log provided by the county sheriff.

Arrest records are available from Monterey County police departments that conducted the arrest. Requesters can visit the police department's websites to find contact details and other instructions on how to obtain arrest reports. Some agencies provide recent arrest logs on official websites. For instance, the Monterey PD Crime Log contains daily incident reports, names of arrested persons, and charges. Other local departments in the county include:

• Salinas Police Department
• Seaside Police Department
• Marina Police Department
• King City Police Department

The CA Department of Justice (CA DOJ) criminal history records are available only to record owners, law enforcement, and other approved agencies. Arrest information such as offenders' names, arresting agency, and charges, is included in the state's criminal records. To get these records, eligible applicants must fill out the BCIA 8016RR Form with their personal information and reason for the request. Afterward, contact the county sheriff, local police bureaus, or Live Scan service providers in Monterey to make inquiries about fingerprinting services.

On the appointment day, applicants must bring the completed BCIA 8016RR Form, a valid government-issued ID, and payment for the required fees. The CA Department of Justice charges a $25 processing fee, while fingerprinting service costs vary by provider. After fingerprinting, the operator will submit the requester's photo ID, a completed form, and fingerprint data to the CA DOJ for processing. Most requests are processed within one to two weeks, but delays may occur due to verification requirements.

The Monterey County Court Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping criminal case files, which often include defendants' arrest information. To find these records, requesters can visit the clerk's Public Portal where they can conduct party, case number, or filing date searches. Interested parties can also submit request forms by mail or in person at:

Monterey County Superior Court

Attn: Criminal Records

240 Church Street

Salinas, CA 93901

Monterey County arrest records are available on reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.