California recorded over 776,541 arrests, while law enforcement agencies in Riverside County made about 38,763 of these arrests. Under the California Public Records Act, members of the public may access arrest records in Riverside County with a processing fee of $25. However, certain arrest records are exempt from public disclosure. Examples of such records may include juvenile arrest records, informant records, ongoing or related investigations, and information that may endanger a witness.
Access to these exempt records is typically restricted to parties directly involved in the case and their legal representatives. Additionally, certain judiciary agencies, including the Riverside County Superior Court and the District Attorney's Office, as well as law enforcement agencies, such as the Sheriff's Office and police departments, are granted access as necessary.
Anyone may access arrest records in Riverside County through several agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the state's Department of Justice.
You may obtain copies of arrest records from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office by contacting the Information Services Bureau at (951) 955-2430 or in person at:
Riverside County Sheriff's Office CPRA Unit
4095 Lemon, 1st Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
The Sheriff's Office also offers an inmate locator portal where users may find arrest-related information online.
Interested persons should visit the Police Department overseeing the city or town where the arrest occurred to access Riverside County arrest records. You must provide details such as the individual's name and arrest date, and a fee may be required. Some PDs offer online request portals through their official websites or show recent incident logs. Major Police Departments in the county include:
The DOJ's Bureau of Criminal Information and Analysis (BCIA) provides accurate, timely, and comprehensive criminal history information, including arrest reports, to the public.
Riverside residents may access arrest records by submitting their Live Scan Fingerprints using the Live Scan Form at a nearby Live Scan Location and a $25 processing fee to the DOJ. An out-of-state resident may obtain copies of these reports online through the DOJ by mailing a copy of a State Summary Criminal History Form, along with a Standard Fingerprint Form and a $25 processing fee to:
California Department of Justice
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis
Record Review & Challenge Section
P.O. Box 160207
Sacramento, CA 95816
Contact the Record Review & Challenge Section at (916) 227-3835 for more information.
Arrest records are also available at the Riverside County Superior Court. You may access these records online through the public portal or in person by visiting the Clerk of the Superior Court at the appropriate location. You will generally be required to provide a name or case number to facilitate a record search and pay a copy fee.
Reputable third-party websites, such as InfoTracer, also facilitate access to arrest records from Riverside County. These platforms are designed to provide users with convenience and a wider range of search options.
Riverside has an arrest rate of 2,479 arrests per 100,000 residents. Here are some arrest figures (adult and juvenile) recorded in Riverside County during this period:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Felony Drug Offenses | 1,118 |
| Felony Sex Offenses | 182 |
| All Other Felony Offenses | 4,108 |
| Total Felony Arrest | 13,853 |
| Violent Crimes | 5,168 |
| Property Crimes | 3,277 |
| Total Misdemeanor Arrests | 24,834 |
| Total Status Offenses | 76 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 52,616 |
Source: California Department of Justice Monthly Arrest and Citation Register (MACR)
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Banning Police Department | 125 E. Ramsey | (951) 922-3170 |
| Beaumont Police Department | 660 Orange Ave. | 951-769-8500 |
| Blythe Police Department | 240 N Spring Street | 760-922-6111 |
| Cathedral City Police Department | 68700 Ave Lalo Guerrero | 760-770-0300 |
| Corona Police Department | 730 Public Safety Way | 951-736-2330 |
| Hemet Police Department | 450 E Latham Ave | (951)765-2400 |
| Indio Police Department | 46800 Jackson St | 760-391-4057 |
| Lake Elsinore Police Department | 333 W Limited St. | (951)245-3300 |
| Moreno Valley Police Department | 22850 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos | (951)486-6700 |
| Murrieta Police Department | 2 Town Square | (951) 304-2677 |
| Palm Springs Police Department | 200 South Civic Drive | (760) 323-8116 |
| Perris Police Department | 137 North Perris Blvd | (951)210-1000 |
| Riverside Police Department | 4102 Orange St | (951)826-5700 |
| San Jacinto Police Department | 160 W 6th St | (951)654-2702 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) | 5th Street & Western | 951-737-2683 |
| Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) | 23370 Road 22 | 559-665-5531 |
| Corona Jail | 849 West 6th Street | 951-736-2330 |
| Hemet Jail | 450 East Latham Avenue | 951-955-2400 |
| Indio Juvenile Hall | 47665 Oasis St. | 760-863-7600 |
| Ironwood State Prison (ISP) | 19005 Wiley's Well Road | 760-921-3000 |
| Moreno Valley Jail | 22850 Calle San Juan De Los Lagos | 951-486-6700 |
| Palm Springs Jail | 200 South Civic Drive | 760-323-8116 |
| Riverside County Indio Jail | 46057 Oasis Street, Po Box 1748 | 760-863-8252 |
| Riverside County Larry D. Smith Facility | 1627 South Hargrave Street | 951-922-7300 |
| Riverside County Robert Presley Detention Center | 4000 Orange Street | 951-955-4500 |
| Riverside Juvenile Hall | 3933 Harrison St. | 951-358-4200 |
| Southwest Detention Center (Cois M. Byrd Detention Center) | 30755-b Auld Road | 951-696-3050 |
| Southwest Juvenile Hall | 30755-c Auld Rd. | 951-600-6750 |
| Temecula Jail | 30755-b Auld Road | 888-979-7422 |
| Van Horn Youth Center Boot Camp (Alan M. Crogan Youth Treatment and Education Center (AMC YTEC) | 10000 County Farm Rd. | 951-358-4400 |