Shasta County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Shasta County are held by the Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office, both based in Redding. The county sits in the northern part of the state and covers a large rural area with a small population compared to most California counties. If you need to look up a criminal case, check on someone in jail, or get copies of court documents, there are both online tools and in-person options. The Superior Court has a public portal for case searches, and the Sheriff handles jail custody data. State databases from the California DOJ and CDCR fill in the gaps for statewide checks and prison records.

Shasta County Court Records Search

The Shasta County Superior Court runs a public portal where you can search criminal cases online. The portal is at portal.shasta.courts.ca.gov. You search by name or case number. Results show the case type, filing date, and current status. The system covers criminal, traffic, and civil cases. It is free to search. You do not need to make an account to run a basic lookup, though some features may ask you to register.

The court has one main location in Redding at 1500 Court Street. All criminal cases in Shasta County go through this courthouse. There is no branch court. The Criminal Division handles felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. You can call the Criminal Division at (530) 245-6789 for questions about a case or to check if records are ready for pickup. Staff can help you find a case number if you only have a name.

Copies of court documents cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost $40 per document. If a search takes more than 10 minutes, the court may charge a $15 search fee under Government Code Section 70627. Bring the case number when you visit the clerk's office. It speeds things up and helps staff pull the right file on the first try.

Note: Some older criminal cases may not be in the online portal. If you cannot find a case online, call the clerk or visit in person to check paper files.

Shasta County Sheriff Jail Records

The Shasta County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Redding. The jail holds people who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Call the jail at (530) 245-6100 for booking and custody information. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and what their bail is set at. The jail line is the fastest way to check on a current inmate in Shasta County.

For people who have been transferred to state prison, the county jail will not have records. You need to use the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation search tool instead. The CDCR runs the CIRIS inmate locator, which covers all state prison inmates. Search by name or CDCR number. Results show the person's current facility, admission date, and parole hearing dates.

State Criminal Records for Shasta County

The California Department of Justice keeps the statewide criminal history database. This is separate from the court system. The DOJ database, known as the RAP sheet system, tracks arrests and dispositions across every county. Anyone can request their own RAP sheet. The process costs $25 and requires fingerprints through Live Scan. You submit your prints at a certified location, and the DOJ runs them against the state database. Results come back in 48 to 72 hours when there is no record to review. There are Live Scan locations in and around Redding. Check the DOJ Live Scan locator for the closest one.

Employers and licensing boards in Shasta County use this same DOJ system for background checks. They must have state authorization first. Track a pending background check at applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov using your ATI number and date of birth. The DOJ cannot discuss your record over the phone. Everything goes through the fingerprint system.

The California sex offender registry is another statewide tool. Check meganslaw.ca.gov to see registered sex offenders in Shasta County or anywhere in the state. You can search by name, address, or ZIP code. The registry is run by the DOJ under Penal Code Section 290.46.

Clearing Records in Shasta County

California law gives people several ways to clear or reduce a criminal record. The most common path is Penal Code Section 1203.4. This lets you petition to have your case dismissed after you finish probation. You file the petition with the Shasta County Superior Court. The conviction will still show on your RAP sheet, but it gets marked as dismissed. This can help with job applications and housing. You file in the same courthouse where the case was heard.

If you were arrested but never convicted, Penal Code Section 851.87 lets you seal the arrest record. You do not need to prove you were innocent. The sealed record will not show on most background checks going forward. Proposition 47 resentencing is also available for certain nonviolent felonies that now qualify as misdemeanors. Proposition 64 covers old marijuana convictions. Both require a petition to the court. Legal aid groups in the north state can help with paperwork if you qualify for free help.

Note: Record clearing takes time. Plan for several weeks to months between filing and getting a court date in Shasta County.

How to Get Shasta County Criminal Records

There are a few ways to get criminal records in Shasta County. The online portal is the fastest for basic case info. For full documents, you need to visit the clerk or send a written request. The courthouse is at 1500 Court Street, Redding, CA 96001. Bring a case number if you have one.

• Search the online portal at portal.shasta.courts.ca.gov for case numbers and status
• Visit the clerk's office in Redding for full case file access
• Copies cost 50 cents per page and certified copies cost $40
• Call the Criminal Division at (530) 245-6789 for case questions
• Use the DOJ Live Scan process for your own RAP sheet ($25 fee)

Police reports are separate from court records. The Redding Police Department handles its own reports. Contact them directly for copies of police reports or arrest records from within city limits. For incidents outside Redding, the Sheriff's Office handles reports. Each agency has its own process and fees, so you may need to contact more than one office depending on what you need.

Court records in Shasta County are public unless sealed by a judge or made confidential by law. Juvenile cases, mental health proceedings, and certain domestic matters are not open to the public. Everything else is fair game for anyone who wants to look.

Nearby Counties

Criminal cases can cross county lines. These neighboring counties may have records relevant to people in the Shasta County area.