San Luis Obispo, CA Arrests & Jail Records

To obtain copies of arrest records from the Sheriff's Office, contact the Records and Warrants Unit at (805) 781-4140. You may need to provide key details about the arrest and pay a nominal fee for the records.

Additionally, you may view information on individuals arrested within the last 30 days through the Sheriff's Booking Log.

To obtain police arrest records, interested parties must first identify the arresting police department within the county. Each department's Records Division, Bureau, or Counter serves as the custodian of all police records, including arrest records. It is advisable to contact the office in advance to inquire about record availability and associated costs before visiting.

San Luis Obispo County is home to several police departments such as:

• Arroyo Grande Police Department
• Atascadero Police Department
• Grover Beach Police Department
• Morro Bay Police Department
• Paso Robles Police Department
• San Luis Obispo Police Department

Criminal history summary records maintained by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) are not accessible to the general public. These records are available only to the record owner for accuracy verification, authorized applicant agencies, and legitimate law enforcement purposes.

Applicants in San Luis Obispo County seeking their own criminal history records must complete the BCIA 8016RR form, check the "record review" box, and write "record review" on the Reason for Application line. After filling out their personal information, they must take the completed form to any designated Live Scan site for fingerprinting. For fingerprinting services, live scan sites charge a rolling fee of $25 to $40, excluding DOJ fees.

Agencies conducting background checks through the DOJ must first confirm their authorization, submit the required request forms, and provide applicants with the correct Live Scan form. Once fingerprinting is completed and valid identification is presented, the DOJ processes the request, with results typically available within three business days. Agencies may track the status online and receive results electronically or by mail, with required fees paid upfront or through a DOJ billing account.

The Superior Court of San Luis Obispo County keeps arrest records for cases in which formal charges were filed. Interested parties may search for criminal cases using the Online Case LookUp tool. Additionally, copies of criminal case records may be requested by submitting the Request for Case Information Form along with a check for reproduction costs to the San Luis Obispo Superior Court at 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. It costs $0.50 per page to obtain copies of criminal case records, with the option to have them certified for an additional $40 per document.

Alternatively, interested parties may use reputable third-party websites, such as InfoTracer, to locate San Luis Obispo County arrest records. These websites offer reliable and up-to-date information for those seeking accurate arrest records.