Alameda County Felony Records Search

Alameda County felony records are maintained by the Superior Court and Sheriff Department. The court offers online criminal record request services where you can submit requests electronically for one or multiple defendants. An Odyssey public portal also provides case lookup functions. The Sheriff runs an inmate locator for current custody information. Alameda County has over 1.6 million residents and includes major cities like Oakland, Fremont, and Hayward. It is one of the most populous counties in the Bay Area.

Alameda Superior Court Records

The Alameda County Superior Court maintains a Criminal Record Request Portal at criminalrecords.alameda.courts.ca.gov:453/CRRWeb/. This system lets you electronically submit requests for criminal records for one or multiple defendants. Web payment is available for customers with registered accounts. This makes the process faster than mail or in-person requests.

The court also runs an Odyssey public portal at publicportal.alameda.courts.ca.gov/publicportal/. Use this portal to search for case information by name or case number. The system shows case details, charges, court dates, and status. Both tools are available online for free public access. Payment is only required when you request copies of documents.

The main criminal courthouse is the George E. McDonald Hall of Justice at 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612. For questions about criminal records, call (510) 891-6005. The court has branch locations in other cities across the county. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at most locations. Check the court website for specific branch hours and locations.

Inmate Information and Jail Custody

The Alameda County Sheriff operates an inmate locator at alamedacountyca.gov/sheriff_app/. Search by name or booking number to find people currently in custody. The database shows booking date, charges, bail amount, and housing location. Data updates regularly. This tool is free to use with no registration required.

Santa Rita Jail is the main county correctional facility. It is located at 5325 Broder Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568. For general Sheriff inquiries, call the main office. The Sheriff provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas and some contract cities. Many cities in Alameda County have their own police departments including Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Berkeley, and others.

How to Find Felony Records in Alameda County

Use the Odyssey portal for basic case searches. Go to publicportal.alameda.courts.ca.gov/publicportal/ and enter a name. The system returns matching cases with basic details. For full criminal record requests, use the Criminal Record Request Portal at criminalrecords.alameda.courts.ca.gov:453/CRRWeb/. You can request records for multiple people at once if needed.

For current inmates, use the Sheriff inmate locator. This shows who is in jail right now and what the charges are. If you need arrest records, contact the agency that made the arrest. City police departments keep their own records. The Sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated areas and contract cities. All felony cases are filed with the Superior Court regardless of which agency made the arrest.

To get copies of court documents, submit a request through the online portal or visit the courthouse in person. Fees apply for copies and certification. Ask the clerk about current fees and processing times. Most record requests are processed within a few business days to a week depending on the complexity and volume of documents requested.

Cities in Alameda County

Alameda County includes several large cities. Those with populations over 100,000 are Oakland, Fremont, and Hayward. Other major cities include Berkeley, San Leandro, Alameda, Pleasanton, and Livermore. Felony cases from any city in the county are filed with the Superior Court. Each city may have its own police department. Arrest records are kept by the agency that made the arrest.

Nearby Counties

Alameda County borders Contra Costa County to the north, San Joaquin County to the east, Santa Clara County to the south, and San Francisco County and San Mateo County to the west across the bay. Each county has its own court and sheriff. Search the appropriate county for cases filed there.