Ventura County, CA Arrests & Jail Records

Ventura County arrest records may be obtained from the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. Individuals may request arrest records online by downloading a Record Request Form through the sheriff's portal or by visiting the Ventura County Sheriff's Office Record Bureau in person during business hours at:

Ventura County Sheriff's Office Record Bureau

800 S. Victoria Ave.

Ventura, CA 93009

Additionally, the Ventura County Sheriff's online Inmate Search provides detailed information on how to look up incarcerated records.

To obtain arrest records from any Ventura County Police Department, it is essential to know the exact location where the arrest occurred. Each Police Department has its own records request system, with specific fees for copies depending on the department and the type of record requested. Major Police Departments in Ventura County include the following:

• Ventura Police Department
• Oxnard Police Department
• Simi Valley Police Department
• Thousand Oaks Police Department
• Ojai Police Department

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) collects and reviews criminal records provided by county and local law enforcement agencies. To access criminal records in Ventura County, applicants must submit fingerprint scans and pay a $25 processing fee to the DOJ. Additionally, an Online Request Form is available for submitting criminal record requests, which will be directed to the Public Records Coordinator at the Attorney General's Office at:

Attorney General's Office

California Department of Justice

Attn: Public Inquiry Unit

1300 ''I'' Street

Sacramento, CA 95814-2919

In Ventura County, arrest records that are not publicly accessible may be requested by the individual named in the record, their legal representatives, and law enforcement agencies. Additionally, insurance companies, authorized government agencies, and employers or licensing boards may obtain these records with the individual's consent.

Individuals seeking arrest records in Ventura County for cases that led to formal charges may obtain these records through the Ventura County Superior Court. The Records Department of the court is responsible for maintaining these records. Ventura County criminal records may be accessed online through the Superior Court Case Access portal, which allows searches by filing date, defendant's name, or case number. For certified copies of records, Individuals may visit the courthouse where the case was filed and pay the applicable fees.

Additionally, third-party platforms such as InfoTracer also offer a quicker and more convenient way to access Ventura County arrest records, providing broader access to public records.