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Nevada County, CA Arrests & Jail Records

How to Search Nevada County Arrest Records?

Nevada County law enforcement agencies report approximately 2,000 arrests yearly out of California's total of 782,000. The California Public Records Act (CPRA) grants the public the right to access government records, including arrest records, unless they are exempt from public disclosure by law. Obtaining copies of Nevada County arrest records incurs fees, typically ranging from $1.00 to $15.00, depending on the details of the request.

Exempted arrest records include juvenile records, mental health records, and sealed or expunged records. Only authorized parties may access Nevada County restricted records, such as individuals named in the records, their representatives, courts, law enforcement agencies, and the Nevada County District Attorney's Office.

How to Look Up Nevada County Arrest Records?

Arrest records in Nevada County may be obtained through various organizations, including local Police Departments, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, and the California Department of Justice (DOJ).

Nevada County Sheriff Arrest Records

In Nevada County, arrest records can be requested from the Nevada County Sheriff's Office by mail or in person at:

Nevada County Sheriff's Office

950 Maidu Avenue

Suite 280

Nevada City, CA 95959

Phone: (530) 265-1471

Requesters can obtain copies of arrest records for a fee. Individuals can also Search for an Incarcerated Person through the County Sheriff's Office portal.

Nevada County Police Arrest Records

Requesters can obtain arrest records from any Police Department in Nevada County. First, identify the agency that made the arrest. For online access, visit the Department's official platform and check if they provide an online records search or request form. Enter the arrestee's name, date of birth, or case number to retrieve available records. For in-person requests, visit the Police Department's Records Division during business hours and provide the necessary details. Major Police Departments in the county include:

California Department of Justice

Nevada County criminal records can be accessed through the California Department of Justice (DOJ). To obtain copies of criminal records, record owners must submit a fingerprint image along with a $25 processing fee to the DOJ office. To request a criminal record by mail, download and complete a Public Records Request Form and send it to the DOJ Office at:

California Department of Justice

Public Records Coordinator

P.O. Box 944255

Sacramento, CA 94244-2500

The California Department of Justice also provides authorized Live Scan Locations for fingerprint submissions.

Nevada County Criminal Court Records

The Nevada County Superior Court provides criminal records, including arrest records, for individuals searching for arrests that led to formal charges. To inspect or obtain copies of criminal records, contact the Clerk of the Court, who is responsible for storing and maintaining these records, at:

Nevada County Superior Court

201 Church Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

Phone: (530) 362-4309

The Nevada Superior Court provides an Online Case Access Portal, where requesters can search for criminal court records by name, case number, or citation number. Requesters can also submit a written request for criminal court records by mail. Certain fees may apply for obtaining copies of Nevada County criminal records. Alternatively, interested persons may access Nevada County arrest records through third-party websites like InfoTracer, which offers a convenient way to search using various criteria.

Nevada County Arrest Statistics

The arrest rate in Nevada County is 801.15 per 100,000 residents. The following table shows arrest statistics for the county.

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Homicide2
Rape48
Robbery26
Aggravated Assault384
Burglary180
Motor Vehicle Theft156
Larceny Theft555
Arson10
Total Number of Arrests1,361

Source: California Department of Justice.

Police Departments in Nevada County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Grass Valley Police Department129 S Auburn St530-477-4600
Nevada City Police Department317 Broad St(530)265-2626
Truckee Police Department10183 Truckee Airport Road530-550-2323

Nevada County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Nevada County

NameAddressPhone
Carl F Bryan II Regional Juvenile Hall5434 State Highway 49530-470-2600
Wayne Brown Correctional Facility950 Maidu Avenue530-265-1291
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