Stanislaus County, CA Arrests & Jail Records

For a fee of $25, individuals can obtain their arrest record letter from the Records Division of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office. This service is only available in person, requiring applicants to present a valid form of identification and complete the Application to Examine Arrest Records provided at the office.

Arrestees and licensed attorneys may obtain arrest records from the Records Division of the arresting police department in Stanislaus County by presenting a valid ID. The cost of obtaining copies varies by department, ranging from $0.10 to $25. Among the police departments located in Stanislaus County are:

• Ceres Police Department
• Modesto Police Department
• Newman Police Department
• Hughson Police Services
• Patterson Police Services

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) restricts access to criminal history records to authorized applicant agencies and law enforcement for legitimate purposes. Individuals may request their own records solely to correct inaccuracies or errors. Stanislaus County residents seeking their personal criminal history must complete Form BCIA 8016RR and visit a Live Scan site for fingerprinting services. This can be done at the nearest Police Department, Sheriff's Office, or designated public Live Scan location.

Out-of-state applicants must print and complete Form BCIA 8705 before visiting a local law enforcement agency for fingerprinting. The DOJ processes these requests upon receiving the completed form, a 10-print fingerprint card (FD-258), and a $25 payment via check, cashier's check, or money order (drawn on a U.S. bank) payable to the California Department of Justice. Requests should be mailed to:

California Department of Justice

Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis

Record Review & Challenge Section

P.O. Box 160207

Sacramento, CA 95816-0207

To conduct a criminal background check before employment, applicant agencies must provide the applicant with Form BCIA 8016. The applicant is required to complete the form with their personal details and present it to a live scan operator along with valid identification. Upon processing, the live scan operator issues an Application Transaction Identifier (ATI) number. Once the DOJ receives this transaction number, it initiates a fingerprint match to verify the applicant's records.

Criminal court cases in Stanislaus County are heard by the Superior Court. Those seeking arrest information related to these cases can visit the court's Criminal Division in person, providing sufficient details and a valid ID. Alternatively, individuals may access arrest records through reputable third-party services like InfoTracer.