Law enforcement agencies in California execute more than 770,000 arrests annually, with over 8,000 of these incidents occurring in Shasta County. The cost of obtaining copies of arrest records in Shasta County typically ranges from $2 to $33. These records are generally considered public under the California Public Records Act (CPRA). However, confidential details, including witness identities, juvenile records, sealed records, and mental health information, may not be disclosed in public arrest records. Nevertheless, these details may be accessed by individuals listed in the records and authorized government agencies, including the courts, the police, and the District Attorney's Office.
You can obtain Shasta County arrest records from various law enforcement agencies at different levels of government, including the Sheriff's Office, local police departments, the California Department of Justice, and the courts.
The Shasta County Sheriff's Office maintains countywide criminal information, including arrest records. You can obtain these records by mailing a completed Request for Local Criminal History Records form, along with the applicable fees, to:
Shasta County Sheriff's Office
300 Park Marina Circle
Redding, CA 96001
Record seekers may also request information on the activities of the Sheriff's Office by mailing in an Application for Records. Additionally, details of individuals detained in the county are available online through the In Custody search portal.
Some municipalities in Shasta County have local police departments responsible for maintaining public safety at the local level. Official records maintained by these departments typically contain details of arrests that occur within the communities in which they operate in. You can obtain these records through the relevant agency's records website or by submitting a request at its records division. The Redding Police Department and the Anderson Police Department are the major local police departments in Shasta County.
Criminal history information, including arrest records, generated by local law enforcement agencies is compiled at the state level by the California Department of Justice (DOJ). Records maintained at this level are more comprehensive than local arrest records.
Shasta County residents can take the following steps to obtain their arrest records from the DOJ:
For assistance with your application process, contact the Record Review Unit by calling (916) 227-3835.
The Superior Court is responsible for presiding over criminal cases arising in Shasta County. As a result, persons arrested in connection with criminal activities in the county may be charged before the court. Details of these arrests are part of the criminal court records maintained by the Superior Court's Records Department. You can obtain official copies of court records by mailing a written request containing details of the record to:
1515 Court Street
Attention: Criminal Records
Redding, CA 9600
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Requesters are required to include a self-addressed envelope and a check for not more than $25 in their application.
Shasta County criminal court records are also available online through the county's Odyssey Portal. Third-party websites like InfoTracer also offer quick and convenient access to Shasta County arrest records maintained by various agencies.
Shasta County has a population of more than 180,000, with an arrest rate of 4,633 and a crime rate of 1,532 per 100,000 residents. The table below shows a breakdown of the county's statistics.
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Violent Offenses | 440 |
| Property Offenses | 291 |
| Drug Offenses | 152 |
| Sex Offenses | 20 |
| Status Offenses | 22 |
| Other Offenses | 614 |
Source: California Department of Justice
It is situated in Shasta county, California with a total number of 184 employees - 14 female, 115 male officers and 55 civilians. Shasta County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is CA0450000, it belongs to the Pacific division in the West region with a region code of Region IV.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Police Department | 2220 North St | (530)378-6600 |
| Redding Police Department | 1313 California St | (530)225-4200 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Jail | 2220 North Street | 530-378-6600 |
| Shasta County Jail | 1525 Court Street | 530-245-6100 |
| Shasta County Juvenile Hall (Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility) | 2680 Radio Lane | 530-225-5838 |