San Diego County, CA Arrests & Jail Records

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office typically maintains records of arrested persons on its Jail Lookup tool. Interested parties can search the online tool by providing inmates' first and last names. Another way to obtain arrest reports in San Diego is by submitting an online request through the Public Records Center. Interested individuals can also complete and send request forms by mail to:

San Diego County Sheriff's Department

Attn: Records & ID Division, Cases Section

P.O. Box 939062

San Diego, CA 92193-9062

You can get San Diego County arrest records by visiting the local Police Department in the city or town where the arrest happened. The following Police Departments in San Diego provide access to contact details, public record requests, or jail rosters on their official websites:

• Chula Vista PD
• La Mesa PD
• National City PD
• Oceanside PD
• San Diego PD

Police arrest reports in San Diego are accessible online free of charge; however, obtaining paper copies from the police departments may incur copy fees.

San Diego arrest records are available on the criminal records maintained by the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ). However, only record owners, law enforcers, and other authorized agencies in California may request and obtain criminal records. To request criminal records, download and complete the BCIA 8016RR Form. Next, call and schedule an appointment with a LiveScan Operator in San Diego to get fingerprints. On the scheduled date, visit the private fingerprinting vendor with the following:

• The completed request form
• Government-issued photo ID
• Fingerprinting fees (this varies by operator)
• DOJ's $25 processing fee

After fingerprinting, the operator will submit your fingerprint data, photo ID, and request form to the CA DOJ for processing. Processing may take 1 to 2 weeks.

Anyone can view arrest reports through the criminal court records provided by the San Diego County Superior Court. To narrow the search, it helps to have key details like case numbers, party names, or DA (District Attorney) numbers handy. With this information, you can find criminal court records by:

• Using the Online Case Search to find records online
• Visiting Court Record Locations to view in-person
• Sending written requests to courthouses where the criminal cases were filed

Reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer also offer access to San Diego County arrest records, delivering faster results and more search flexibility.