Stockton Criminal Records Lookup

Criminal records in Stockton are maintained by the Stockton Police Department and the San Joaquin County Superior Court. The SPD creates police reports and arrest records for all crimes reported inside city limits. Criminal charges filed from Stockton arrests go through the county court system since California does not operate city-level courts. Stockton is the county seat of San Joaquin County, so the main courthouse is located in the city. Some records can be looked up online, though many requests still need to go through official channels by phone, mail, or in person.

Stockton Police Department Records

The Stockton Police Department handles all police reports and arrest records for crimes that happen within city limits. The department has an online portal at user.govoutreach.com/stockton where you can find information about requesting reports and other police records. Accident reports cost $15 each. The fee for other types of reports varies. You can reach the Records Division by phone at (209) 937-8495 for questions about specific requests or to check on the status of a pending request.

Stockton has dealt with significant crime over the years, which means the SPD generates a high volume of reports. If you are looking for a specific incident, having as much detail as possible will help the Records Division find it. Include the date, location, names involved, and report number if you have one. Requests without a case number can still be processed, but they take more time since staff has to search by other criteria.

Note: Police records from the SPD only cover the law enforcement side. Court records are a separate system handled by San Joaquin County.

San Joaquin County Court Records

All criminal cases from Stockton are filed in the San Joaquin County Superior Court. The court uses the FullCourt Enterprise system from Thomson Reuters. You can search for case information online at cms.sjcourts.org. The system lets you look up cases by defendant name or case number. It covers criminal, traffic, and other case types. Contact the court at (209) 992-5691 for help with records that are not available through the online portal.

Court copies cost 50 cents per page in San Joaquin County. Certified copies are $40. Record searches that go beyond ten minutes carry a $15 fee. The courthouse is in downtown Stockton. If you need documents from an older case, they may be stored off-site, and the court will need extra time to pull them. The clerk's office can tell you how long it will take when you submit your request.

San Joaquin County covers several cities beyond Stockton, including Tracy, Manteca, and Lodi. All of those cities' criminal cases go through the same county court system. If you are not sure which court location handled a specific case from the Stockton area, call the main court number and staff can direct you to the right place.

Stockton Jail and Inmate Search

People arrested in Stockton are booked into the San Joaquin County jail. The SPD makes the arrest, but the San Joaquin County Sheriff runs the jails. You can search for current inmates through the county's online inmate search system. Call (209) 468-4562 for inmate information. The system shows current charges, bail, and facility location. Booking data usually appears in the system within a few hours of arrest, though it can take longer during busy periods.

For inmates in state prison rather than county jail, use CIRIS at ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation runs this search tool. It covers anyone serving a state prison sentence. County jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. State prison is for longer terms handed down by the court. The two systems do not share a search tool, so you might need to check both.

Criminal Background Checks in Stockton

Stockton has Live Scan locations for criminal background checks. The California DOJ maintains the statewide criminal history system. For a personal record review, go to a Live Scan site and submit your fingerprints using form BCIA 8016RR. The DOJ fee is $25. The Live Scan operator charges a separate rolling fee. Find a site near Stockton at oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations. Some locations are at the police station. Others are at private businesses around the city.

Track your background check status at applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov with your ATI number and date of birth. Results come back in 48 to 72 hours when there is no record. Longer processing times mean the DOJ found something that needs a technician to review. Employers in Stockton who need checks use the same DOJ system. They need state authorization before they can request employee background checks.

Clearing Stockton Criminal Records

California law allows people with criminal records from Stockton to petition for relief. Penal Code Section 1203.4 is the primary tool. It lets you ask the San Joaquin County Superior Court to dismiss a conviction after completing probation. The conviction still shows on your record, but it reads as "dismissed" instead. This change can help with jobs, housing, and other areas where a conviction creates problems. File the petition at the courthouse where the case was heard.

There are other options based on your case details. Arrest records with no conviction can be sealed. Certain old felonies can be reduced. Past marijuana charges may qualify for dismissal under newer laws.

• PC 1203.4 dismissal after probation completion
• PC 851.87 arrest record sealing without a conviction
• Prop 47 felony resentencing for drug and theft crimes
• Prop 64 marijuana conviction relief
• Certificate of Rehabilitation for prison terms

Note: None of these relief options apply automatically in Stockton. You have to start the process by filing a petition with the San Joaquin County court.

San Joaquin County Criminal Records

Stockton is the county seat of San Joaquin County. All criminal court cases from the city go through the San Joaquin County Superior Court.

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