San Joaquin County Criminal Records

Criminal records in San Joaquin County are handled by the Superior Court in Stockton and the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. The county sits in the heart of California's Central Valley and includes Stockton, Tracy, Manteca, Lodi, and several smaller cities. Court case data is available online through the FullCourt Enterprise system. The sheriff operates an inmate search portal for current jail bookings. For statewide criminal history records, the California DOJ processes requests through Live Scan. San Joaquin County sees a significant volume of criminal cases each year, and the court and sheriff both provide online tools to help the public find the records they need.

San Joaquin County Court Records

The San Joaquin County Superior Court runs an online case search system called FullCourt Enterprise at cms.sjcourts.org. This is the primary way to look up criminal cases filed in the county. You can search by defendant name or case number. The system returns case type, filing date, charges, and disposition information when available. FullCourt is built by Thomson Reuters, which sets it apart from the Tyler Technologies portals used in most other California counties.

The screenshot below shows the FullCourt system interface. It is straightforward. Pick your search criteria and enter the details. Criminal cases from across San Joaquin County appear in this single database, covering filings from Stockton, Tracy, Manteca, Lodi, and other cities in the county.

The main courthouse is at 180 East Weber Avenue in Stockton. Contact the court clerk at (209) 992-5691 for questions about criminal records. Standard copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies are $40. If you need a name search that takes the clerk more than 10 minutes, expect a $15 fee. You can go in person during business hours to request copies or view case files.

San Joaquin Sheriff Inmate Search

The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search at wic.sjgov.org. This tool shows people currently held in the county jail. Search by name to find booking information, charges, bail amount, and custody status. The main county jail is in French Camp, just south of Stockton.

The inmate search covers current bookings only. Once someone is released or transferred to state prison, their record drops from this system. For people serving time in California state prisons who were sentenced in San Joaquin County, search the CDCR's CIRIS database. You can also call the sheriff's office at (209) 468-4562 for help locating someone in the jail system.

San Joaquin County has one of the busier jail systems in the Central Valley. Bookings happen around the clock. New arrests can take several hours to show up in the online system after the booking process is complete.

Note: The online inmate search is a snapshot of who is in custody right now. It does not serve as a historical booking log. For past bookings, you would need to request records directly from the sheriff's office.

California Criminal Records in San Joaquin

State-level criminal records are maintained by the California Department of Justice. This is different from what the local court and sheriff keep. Anyone can request their own RAP sheet by visiting a Live Scan location and paying the $25 DOJ fee. San Joaquin County has Live Scan providers in Stockton, Tracy, and Manteca. Find one through the DOJ Live Scan locator. Processing takes 48 to 72 hours when no record is on file. Flagged records take longer due to manual review.

Employers and licensing agencies in San Joaquin County that need criminal background checks go through the DOJ. Authorization from the state is required before any check can be run. You can track a pending background check at applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov using your ATI number and date of birth. There is no way to speed up the process.

The California sex offender registry at meganslaw.ca.gov lets you search for registered offenders by name or by location. In a county with nearly 800,000 people, there are a fair number of registered offenders. Stockton in particular has a higher concentration. The registry is maintained under Penal Code Section 290.46 and shows varying levels of detail depending on the offender's registration category.

Clearing Records in San Joaquin County

California law offers several ways to clean up a criminal record. Penal Code Section 1203.4 is the most common. It lets you petition the court to dismiss a conviction after probation is done. You file the petition with the San Joaquin County Superior Court in Stockton. The conviction stays on your RAP sheet but gets marked as dismissed. This helps for job applications and rental screenings.

Arrest records from cases that did not result in a conviction can be sealed under Penal Code Section 851.87. Proposition 47 allows resentencing of certain nonviolent felonies as misdemeanors, which is relevant in San Joaquin County where drug and theft cases make up a large share of the criminal docket. Proposition 64 covers past marijuana offenses. San Joaquin County has held expungement clinics in the past through partnerships with legal aid groups and the public defender's office. Check with San Joaquin County Legal Aid for current availability of free help with record clearing petitions.

How to Get San Joaquin Criminal Records

There are multiple ways to get criminal records from San Joaquin County. The right method depends on what you are looking for. Court filings, inmate status, police reports, and state history records are all kept by different agencies. Start with the agency that holds the type of record you need.

• Search the FullCourt system online for case numbers and filings
• Visit the clerk's office at 180 East Weber Avenue in Stockton
• Copies are 50 cents per page; certified copies are $40
• Use the sheriff's WIC portal for current jail bookings
• Get your own RAP sheet through Live Scan at any local provider
• Contact Stockton PD, Tracy PD, or the sheriff for police reports

Police reports are separate from court records. Stockton PD handles cases in Stockton. Tracy PD covers Tracy. Manteca PD handles Manteca. The sheriff covers unincorporated areas. Each department processes records requests on its own. If you need both a court record and a police report, plan on contacting two agencies.

Note: The FullCourt system shows case filings and dispositions. It does not include the full case file documents. For those, you need to go to the clerk's office in person or submit a written request.

Cities in San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County includes several cities. Criminal cases from these cities are filed through the San Joaquin County Superior Court system. Select a city for local criminal record details.

Nearby Counties

San Joaquin County borders several other counties. Check these pages for criminal records from neighboring areas.