Tuolumne County, CA Arrests & Jail Records

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Department are managed by the Records Division. To obtain a copy, individuals must visit the office at 28 Lower Sunset Drive, Sonora, CA 95370, and present a valid photo ID. The Sheriff's Office also maintains an online Inmate information.

The Sonora Police Department is the only city Police Department within Tuolumne County. Individuals interested in obtaining police arrest records may submit a request in person by visiting the department during regular business hours at 75 North Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370. To obtain records, you must complete a Public Records Request form and provide specific details about the arrest.

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains statewide criminal records, including arrest information reported by law enforcement agencies in Tuolumne County. To request a criminal record, eligible individuals, such as the person named on the record, law enforcement, or authorized agencies, can submit a request online via the Request Your Own Criminal History Record. Alternatively, individuals can also download and complete the Request for Live Scan Service form, get fingerprinted at an approved Live Scan location, and mail the results to the DOJ along with applicable fees. In-person requests follow the same fingerprinting process. The completed application should be sent to:

California Department of Justice Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis Record Review & Challenge Section PO BOX 160207 Sacramento, CA 95816-0207

Criminal case records typically include details of arrests that led to formal charges. Copies of these records may be obtained by submitting a written request to the Criminal Division of the County Superior Court located at 41 West Yaney Avenue, Sonora, CA 95370.

The court also offers an online case information portal through the County Superior Court website, where basic case information can be searched. For complete records, however, an in-person or written request is required. Alternatively, the county arrest records can be obtained through reliable third-party websites such as InfoTracer, which provide up-to-date and accurate information.