San Joaquin County's law enforcement agencies process up to 13,000 arrests per year from California's statewide total of 775,000 arrests. Under the California Public Records Act (CPRA), arrest records generated in the county are open for inspection and copies may be obtained for a fee between $0.50 and $25.
While most arrest records are publicly available, some are confidential and accessible to only authorized persons or agencies. Confidential arrest records in San Joaquin County include those sealed by court orders, juvenile arrest records, certain investigative records, and other records containing sensitive information. However, restricted records may be available to law enforcement officers, the county's judiciary, the District Attorney's Office, and individuals authorized by court orders.
Arrest records in San Joaquin County are maintained by several government agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local police departments, the California Department of Justice (DOJ), and the county's Superior Court.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office keeps records of arrests and detentions within its jurisdiction. To obtain arrest information, individuals may submit a completed Public Records Request Form in person or by mail to the Sheriff's Office Records Division at:
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office
7000 Michael Canlis Boulevard
French Camp, CA 95231
Phone: (209) 468-4400
The records division processes in-person requests for arrest records on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In addition, interested persons may view the arrest information of individuals apprehended and held at the county jail via the Sheriff's Office Booking Log.
Local police departments in San Joaquin County may provide arrest records to the public. Most agencies offer an online public records portal where individuals may submit requests or search the records using the arrestees' names or other available criteria. Requesters may also visit the records office of the arresting agency to obtain arrest records in person. Notable police departments serving the county include:
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) offers authorized individuals and agencies access to its criminal history records. San Joaquin County residents may obtain their criminal history report, including details of arrests, charges, and other criminal information.
To obtain a fingerprint-based criminal record as a current resident, submit a completed Live Scan Form (BCIA 8016RR) alongside a valid identification document to any Live Scan provider in San Joaquin County. Be prepared to pay a $25 processing fee and other service charges.
Eligible out-of-state residents seeking California criminal history records may submit a completed Form BCIA 8705 alongside their fingerprint card and necessary fees by mail to:
California Department of Justice
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis
Record Review & Challenge Section
P.O. Box 160207
Sacramento, CA 95816-0207
The Superior Court in San Joaquin County has jurisdiction over all legal matters, including cases resulting from arrests made within the county. Case records may include information about defendants and the arrest incidents.
The Superior Court's Case Management Search tool allows individuals to search for arrest-related information by party name or case number.
In addition, interested persons may request such records by completing and submitting the online records request form for public court records on the San Joaquin Superior Court website.
Besides official sources, San Joaquin County arrest records may be found on reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer. These websites offer simple and convenient search options to access such arrest records.
San Joaquin County recorded 13,434 arrests with an arrest rate of 1,677 per 100,000 residents. The table below represents some of the arrest statistics recorded in the county:
| Arrest type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 249 |
| Sex offenses | 104 |
| Aggravated Assault | 876 |
| Larceny | 615 |
| Burglary | 213 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 307 |
| Drug Offenses | 282 |
| Other Offenses | 1,635 |
| Total Violent Crimes | 2,346 |
| Total Property crimes | 1,504 |
| Total Arrests | 13,434 |
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE) and California Department of Justice
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Escalon Police Department | 1855 Coley Ave | (209)838-7093 |
| Lodi Police Department | 215 W Elm St | 209-333-6727 |
| Manteca Police Department | 1001 W Center St | 209-239-8401 |
| Ripon Police Department | 100 E Jackson St. | (920) 748-2888 |
| Stockton Police Department | 22 E. Market Street | (209) 937-8377 |
| Tracy Police Department | 1000 Civic Center Drive | (209) 831-6550 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| California Health Care Facility (CHCF) | 7707 Austin Road | 209-467-2500 |
| Deuel Vocational Institution (DVI) | 23500 Kasson Road | 209-835-4141 |
| N.A. Chaderjian Youth Correctional Facility | 7650 South Newcastle Road | 209-944-6400 |
| O.H. Close Youth Correctional Facility | 7650 South Newcastle Road | 209-944-6391 |
| San Joaquin County Juvenile Hall | 575 West Mathews Road | 209-468-4200 |
| Western RO | 7338 Shoreline Drive | 209-956-9700 |