Santa Cruz County, CA Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

To request arrest records from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, you may visit the NextRequest Portal and navigate to the "Make Request" tab. This step opens a web form where you must select the "Sheriff's Office - Arrest Information" category. You will be required to enter your personal details, the report number (if available), and specify your relationship to the investigation.

Additionally, to ensure accurate processing of your request, you must provide a detailed description of the record sought, including key details such as the date of the incident, the location where it occurred, and the name of the individual involved.

Each police department in Santa Cruz County has a Records Division or Lobby where individuals seeking arrest records may visit or contact for assistance. Record seekers have the option to submit a records request either in person or by mail to the specific police department responsible for the arrest.

There is a fee of $0.25 per copy, which may be paid using cash, check, credit, or debit card. It is recommended to provide adequate information about the requested record, including the name of the arrested individual, the date and location of the arrest, and any related report numbers to ensure a smooth request process.

Santa Cruz County relies on the following Police Departments for law enforcement:

• Santa Cruz Police Department
• Capitola Police Department
• Scotts Valley Police Department
• Watsonville Police Department
• University of California Santa Cruz Police Department

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) provides criminal history records for valid criminal justice and employment purposes. However, Santa Cruz County residents may obtain their own criminal history records solely for the purpose of reviewing their accuracy.

To request your own criminal record, you must complete the BCIA 8016RR form by selecting "Record Review" as the application type and writing "Record Review" as the reason for the application line. After filling out all required personal information, you must take the completed form to an approved public live scan location for fingerprinting.

For agencies conducting background checks, the process begins with the applicant completing the BCIA 8016 form, providing all necessary personal details. The applicant must then visit a live scan operator with a valid form of identification. Once the information is submitted to the DOJ, the live scan operator provides the applicant with an Applicant Transaction Identifier (ATI), which serves as a tracking number for the background check request.

Criminal cases in Santa Cruz County are handled by the Criminal Division of the Santa Cruz County Superior Court, and all documents related to these cases are maintained by the Division's Clerk. Individuals seeking records may request case documents to review arrest information.

To request records in person, you must complete the Research and Copy Request Form and visit the Clerk's Office at the Santa Cruz County Courthouse, 701 Ocean St, Room 120, Santa Cruz, CA, during office hours. If you are unable to wait for your request to be processed, you may prepay by check with "not to exceed $75" written on the memo line. Alternatively, you may use the One-Time Credit Card Authorization Form, which is located on page three of the Research and Copy Request Form.

To request records by mail, you must include a self-addressed stamped envelope along with your completed Research and Copy Request Form. Payment may be made by check or by using the credit card authorization form on page three of the request form. All required documents should be mailed to:

Santa Cruz County Superior Court ATTN: Criminal Division Records Request 701 Ocean St, Room 120 Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Alternatively, you may find current arrest records for Santa Cruz County online by using reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.