Search Humboldt County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Humboldt County are managed by the Superior Court in Eureka and the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office. This remote coastal county in far northern California has a population of roughly 135,000 people. Court records, jail booking data, and criminal case filings are all available through different channels. The court handles case files and sentencing records. The Sheriff tracks who is in custody at the county jail. For statewide criminal history, the California DOJ maintains the central database. Each source serves a different purpose, and you may need to check more than one depending on what you are looking for.

Humboldt County Criminal Court Records

The Humboldt County Superior Court has a Criminal Division that processes all felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the county. You can find information about the Criminal Division and how to request records at humboldt.courts.ca.gov. The court is located at 825 Fifth Street in Eureka. That is the only courthouse for the county. All criminal matters go through this single location.

To get copies of criminal court records, call the court at (707) 445-7256. Staff can confirm whether a case exists and let you know the cost for copies. Standard copies are 50 cents per page under state fee rules. A certified copy costs $40. If the clerk needs to search for a case and the search takes more than 10 minutes, a $15 search fee applies. Having a case number saves time and avoids that extra charge.

Humboldt County is relatively small in terms of case volume. The court does not process nearly as many filings as urban counties. That means searches tend to be faster, and the clerk's office is often less crowded than what you would find in places like Sacramento or Los Angeles. Walk-in requests are usually handled the same day if you have the case number ready.

Humboldt Sheriff Jail Reports

The Humboldt County Sheriff publishes jail reports online. You can view recent bookings and releases at humboldtgov.org/331/Jail-Reports. These reports list the name of the person booked, the charges, and the booking date. The reports update regularly and give the public a way to see who has been brought into the county jail.

For direct questions about someone in custody, call the Sheriff at (707) 441-5159. Staff can confirm custody status, bail amounts, and scheduled court dates. The county jail is at 826 Fourth Street in Eureka, right near the courthouse. People who are arrested in Humboldt County are typically booked at this facility unless there is a capacity issue that requires transfer.

The jail reports do not cover people in state prison. For state inmates, use the CDCR's CIRIS search tool. It shows all people currently in the California prison system, including those originally convicted in Humboldt County. Search by name or CDCR number to find facility locations and parole dates.

Note: Jail reports may lag behind actual bookings by a few hours. If you cannot find someone you believe was recently arrested, try again later or call the Sheriff directly.

California DOJ Records in Humboldt County

The California DOJ runs the statewide criminal history database. It is the most complete source of criminal record data in the state. The DOJ tracks every arrest and disposition reported by law enforcement and courts across all 58 counties, including Humboldt. You can request your own RAP sheet through the Live Scan fingerprint process. The fee is $25. Find a nearby Live Scan location through the DOJ locator. Results take 48 to 72 hours when no criminal history exists. Longer if a record needs manual review.

Background checks for employment and licensing in Humboldt County also run through the DOJ. The employer or agency must have authorization. You can track the status of a pending check at applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov. You need your ATI number and date of birth.

The sex offender registry at meganslaw.ca.gov lets you check for registered offenders in Humboldt County by name or location. The registry is maintained by the DOJ under Penal Code Section 290.46.

Clearing Criminal Records in Humboldt County

Several California laws let people clean up their criminal records. Penal Code Section 1203.4 is the most used. It lets you petition the court to dismiss a conviction after finishing probation. You file at the Humboldt County Superior Court in Eureka. The record stays on your RAP sheet but shows as dismissed. This matters for jobs. Many employers look more favorably on a dismissed case than an open conviction.

Penal Code Section 851.87 covers arrest record sealing. If you were arrested but not convicted, you can petition to seal the arrest. No need to prove innocence. Once sealed, the arrest will not show on most background checks. Proposition 47 lets people with certain felony convictions petition for misdemeanor resentencing. Proposition 64 handles old marijuana cases. Both require filing a petition with the Humboldt County court. Legal aid groups on the North Coast, including Legal Services of Northern California, can help with the process if you meet income requirements.

Getting Criminal Records in Humboldt County

There are several paths to get criminal records in Humboldt County. Which one you use depends on what type of record you need. Court records go through the Superior Court. Jail data goes through the Sheriff. Statewide criminal history goes through the DOJ. Police reports come from the agency that responded to the incident.

• Call the court at (707) 445-7256 for case file information and copies
• View jail reports online at humboldtgov.org
• Contact the Sheriff at (707) 441-5159 for custody questions
• Request your own RAP sheet through Live Scan for $25
• Check meganslaw.ca.gov for the sex offender registry
• Visit the courthouse at 825 Fifth Street, Eureka for in-person access

Police reports from the Eureka Police Department or other local agencies are separate from court records. You need to contact the specific law enforcement agency that made the arrest or took the report. Each department sets its own fees for copies. The court cannot provide police reports, and the police cannot provide court filings. They are different systems entirely.

Nearby Counties

Check neighboring county pages for additional criminal record resources in the region.