Sacramento County Felony Records

Sacramento County felony records are kept by the Superior Court and Sheriff Department. The Public Case Access System provides the ability to view case information about criminal cases from 1989 to present. Sacramento Superior Court has discontinued all fees associated with online searches and document downloads. This means you can search for free and download court records at no cost. The county is home to California's state capital and has a population of about 1.6 million people.

Sacramento Superior Court Case Database

The Sacramento County Superior Court runs the Public Case Access System at services.saccourt.ca.gov/PublicCaseAccess/Criminal. The system provides the ability to view case information about criminal cases from 1989 to present. Search by name or case number. The portal shows case details, charges, court dates, and status. The search is completely free.

Sacramento Superior Court has discontinued all fees associated with online searches and document downloads. You can view case info and download documents at no cost. This makes Sacramento one of the most accessible counties for public criminal record research in California. The court made this change to improve public access to court records and reduce barriers for people who need case information.

For questions about criminal cases, call the criminal division at (916) 874-5744. The main courthouse is at 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Other criminal courthouses are in other parts of the county. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at most locations. Arrive early if you need to file documents or speak to a clerk in person.

Sheriff Inmate Search and Jail Info

The Sacramento County Sheriff operates an inmate search at sacsheriff.com/InmateInformation/SearchNames.aspx. Search by name 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.

The Main Jail is located in downtown Sacramento. For 24-hour jail information, call (916) 874-6752. The Sheriff provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas and some contract cities. Many cities in Sacramento County have their own police departments including the City of Sacramento, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Folsom, and others. Contact the local police department for arrest records from city police.

How to Search Sacramento County Felony Records

Go to the Public Case Access System at services.saccourt.ca.gov/PublicCaseAccess/Criminal. Enter a name to search. Results show case numbers and basic info. Click on a case to view full details. You can download documents for free. No payment is required for online searches or downloads. This is unique to Sacramento County as most other counties charge fees.

For current inmates, use the Sheriff inmate search. This shows who is in jail right now. 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. All felony cases are filed with the Superior Court no matter which agency made the arrest.

If you have questions about a specific case, call the criminal division at (916) 874-5744. Staff can help you understand case status, court dates, and procedures. You can also visit the courthouse in person during business hours. Bring photo ID if you plan to view restricted records or need certified copies.

Cities in Sacramento County

Sacramento County includes the city of Sacramento which is the state capital. Other cities with populations over 100,000 are Elk Grove. Smaller cities include Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and others. Felony cases from any city in the county are filed with the Superior Court. Each city may have its own police department that keeps arrest records.

Nearby Counties

Sacramento County borders Placer County to the north, El Dorado County to the east, San Joaquin County to the south, and Yolo County and Solano County to the west. Each county has its own court and sheriff. Search the appropriate county for cases filed there.