Felony Records in San Francisco County

San Francisco County felony records are kept by the Superior Court and Sheriff Department. The county is unique because the city and county are the same jurisdiction. The court runs an online criminal portal where you can search for cases by name, case number, or attorney name. A cumulative index is also available for broader searches. The Sheriff operates a Find a Person in Jail tool for custody lookups. San Francisco has a population of about 875,000 people in a small geographic area of about 47 square miles.

San Francisco Superior Court Criminal Records

The San Francisco Superior Court provides two online tools for criminal case searches. The Criminal Case Query portal is at webapps.sftc.org/crimportal/crimportal.dll. Search by case number, defendant name, or attorney name. The Cumulative Index at webapps.sftc.org/crimindex/crimindex.dll offers a broader search function. Both tools are free to use and show case details like charges, filing dates, and court dates.

For help with criminal records, call the Criminal Records Department at (415) 551-0651. Staff can answer questions about case status, copy fees, and procedures. The main courthouse is at 850 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Arrive early if you need to file documents or speak to a clerk in person.

To get copies of court documents, visit the Criminal Records Department or call to request copies by mail. Fees apply for copies and certification. Most courts charge 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost an additional $40. Bring photo ID when you visit the courthouse. Some records may be sealed or confidential and are not available to the public.

San Francisco Sheriff Jail Custody

The San Francisco Sheriff Department runs a Find a Person in Jail tool at sfsheriff.com/find-person-jail. Search by name to find people currently in custody. The system shows booking date, charges, bail, and housing location. Data updates regularly to reflect new bookings and releases. For 24-hour jail information by phone, call (415) 553-1430.

The main jail facility is at 425 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. This is known as County Jail #5. For questions about inmates or jail visits, call the jail phone number above. Staff are available around the clock to help with custody inquiries. The Sheriff also handles court security and prisoner transport in addition to running the jail system.

Searching San Francisco Felony Records

Start with the court criminal portal. Go to webapps.sftc.org/crimportal/crimportal.dll and search by name or case number. Results show case details and status. If you need documents, call the Criminal Records Department at (415) 551-0651 to ask about copy fees and procedures. You can also visit the courthouse in person to request copies at the counter.

For current inmates, use the Sheriff Find a Person in Jail tool. This shows who is in custody right now. If you need arrest records or booking info, call the jail at (415) 553-1430. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what the charges are. The San Francisco Police Department keeps arrest records for arrests made by city police. Contact the police department at (415) 553-1415 for police reports.

San Francisco is both a city and a county. There are no other cities within the county boundaries. All law enforcement is handled by the San Francisco Police Department and Sheriff. All felony cases are filed with the San Francisco Superior Court. This makes record searches simpler because there is only one court and one sheriff to contact.

Nearby Counties

San Francisco County is surrounded by water on three sides. It borders San Mateo County to the south and Marin County to the north across the Golden Gate Bridge. Each county has its own court and sheriff. If a case was filed in another county, search that county's records. Use the links above to access felony records in nearby counties.