Orange County Felony Records Lookup

Orange County felony records are kept by the Superior Court and Sheriff Department. The court runs a public online portal where you can search for criminal and traffic cases. Government Code section 68152 requires the court to keep felony records for at least 75 years. The Sheriff operates an inmate information system that shows current jail bookings. VINE notification is available through a hotline for victims who want alerts about offender release. Orange County has over 3 million residents and is the third most populous county in California.

Orange County Superior Court Records

The Orange County Superior Court provides online case access at visionpublic.occourts.org. Search for criminal and traffic cases by name or case number. The portal shows case details, charges, court dates, and case status. Traffic citations may not appear for up to 21 days from the date the citation was issued. The system is updated regularly with new filings and court actions.

To request copies of court documents, use form L-3009 Request for Record Search. Copy requests are generally filled within 7 to 10 working days. Send the form with payment to the court by mail or submit it in person at the courthouse. Checks should be made payable to Clerk of the Court. Do not send cash. For questions about copy fees and procedures, visit occourts.org.

The court has branch locations in Santa Ana, Fullerton, Westminster, and Newport Beach. Criminal cases are assigned to a courthouse based on where the offense occurred. The online portal shows which courthouse handles each case. For help, call the courthouse where your case is located. Hours and contact info are on the court website at occourts.org.

OC Sheriff Inmate and Booking Records

The Orange County Sheriff runs an Inmate Information System at ocsheriff.gov. Search for current inmates by name or booking number. The system shows booking date, charges, bail, and facility location. Booking logs are posted at apps.ocsheriff.gov. These logs list recent arrests with names, charges, and booking times.

For victim notification, call the VINE hotline at (800) 721-8021. VINE alerts you when an inmate is released or transferred. Register by phone or online at vinelink.com. The service is free and confidential. You can get alerts by phone, text, or email. This helps victims stay safe and informed about offender custody status.

How to Find Felony Records in Orange County

Go to the court portal at visionpublic.occourts.org. Enter the last name and first name of the person you want to search. The system will show matching criminal cases. Click on a case number to see more details. If you need copies of documents, fill out form L-3009 and submit it with payment. Copies cost 50 cents per page plus certification fees if needed.

For current jail custody, use the Sheriff inmate search. This shows who is in jail right now. If you know someone was arrested recently, check the booking log. Both tools are free to use. No account or login is required. The Sheriff provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas and contract cities. Many Orange County cities have their own police departments that keep arrest records.

If you cannot find a case online, call the courthouse. The clerk can search for older cases or sealed records that may not show up in the public portal. Some juvenile and confidential cases are not available to the public. The clerk will tell you if a record exists and how to get copies.

Cities in Orange County

Orange County includes many cities. Those with populations over 100,000 are Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, and Orange. Felony cases from any city in the county are filed with the Superior Court. Each city may have its own police department. Contact the local police for arrest records from that department. Court case files are centralized through the county court system.

Nearby Counties

Orange County borders Los Angeles County to the north, San Bernardino County to the northeast, Riverside County to the east, and San Diego County to the south. Each county has its own court and sheriff. Search the appropriate county if a case was filed there. Use the links above to find felony records in nearby counties.