San Bernardino County Felony Records

San Bernardino County felony records are held by the Superior Court and Sheriff Department. The court has jurisdiction over all misdemeanor and felony criminal charges filed in the county. An online portal lets you search for case information from home. The Sheriff runs an inmate locator database that shows who is in custody. San Bernardino is the largest county in the United States by area, covering over 20,000 square miles. It has a population of over 2 million people spread across desert, mountain, and valley regions.

San Bernardino Superior Court Records

The San Bernardino County Superior Court offers an online case portal at cap.sb-court.org/search. Search by name or case number to find criminal and civil cases. The system shows case details, charges, court dates, and status. The search is free. The court warns that if you do not show up for a court date, a warrant may be issued for your arrest. Check your case status regularly if you have a pending criminal case.

San Bernardino County has courthouses in San Bernardino, Victorville, Rancho Cucamonga, Joshua Tree, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Fontana, and other cities. 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 or visit the courthouse where your case is located. Hours and contact info are on the court website at sb-court.org.

To request copies of court documents, contact the clerk at the courthouse where the case was filed. Ask about copy fees and procedures. Most courts charge 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost extra. Bring photo ID when you visit the courthouse in person. Some records may be sealed or restricted by court order and are not available to the public.

Inmate Search and Jail Information

The San Bernardino County Sheriff operates an inmate locator at jimsnetil.shr.sbcounty.gov/bookingsearch.aspx. Search by name or booking number to find people in custody. The database shows booking date, charges, bail, and facility location. Data updates regularly. The site warns that if you are on probation, on parole, or have been convicted of a felony, you must request authorization before scheduling a jail visit. Call (909) 887-0364 for visit scheduling.

San Bernardino County has several detention facilities. The West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga can be reached at (909) 350-2476. The Central Detention Center in San Bernardino is at (909) 386-0969. The High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto is at (760) 530-9300. For general Sheriff info, visit the Sheriff website or call the facility where the inmate is held. The Sheriff provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas and many contract cities.

How to Search Felony Records in San Bernardino County

Use the court portal first. Go to cap.sb-court.org/search and enter a name. The system returns matching cases. Click on a case number to see details. Write down the case number and courthouse location if you need to request copies. Call the courthouse clerk for help with copy requests and fees.

For current inmates, use the Sheriff inmate locator. This shows who is in jail and what the charges are. If you need visit authorization, call the visit scheduling line. For arrest records or booking info, contact the Sheriff at the detention center where the person is held. Each facility can provide custody records for people booked there.

Many cities in San Bernardino County have their own police departments. If an arrest was made by city police, contact that department for arrest records. The Sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated areas and contract cities. All felony cases are filed with the Superior Court no matter which agency made the arrest.

Cities in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County includes many cities. Those with populations over 100,000 are San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Victorville, Hesperia, and Chino. Felony cases from any city are filed with the Superior Court. Each city may have its own police department or contract with the Sheriff for law enforcement.

Nearby Counties

San Bernardino County borders Kern County to the northwest, Los Angeles County to the west, Orange County and Riverside County to the southwest, and Imperial County to the south. It also borders Nevada and Arizona. Each county has its own court and sheriff. Search the appropriate county for cases filed there.