Find San Joaquin County Felony Records

San Joaquin County felony records are kept by the Superior Court and Sheriff Department. The court uses the FullCourt Enterprise system for case management and public access. The Sheriff operates a Who's in Custody database that shows current inmates. The site warns that anyone who uses this information to commit a crime or to harass an inmate or his or her family may be subject to criminal prosecution and civil liability. San Joaquin County has a population of about 780,000 and includes the city of Stockton in the Central Valley.

San Joaquin Superior Court Case Search

The San Joaquin County Superior Court runs a FullCourt Web search at cms.sjcourts.org/fullcourtweb/start.do. This is the FullCourt Enterprise system used for case management. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases. The portal shows case details, charges, court dates, and status. The search is free for basic public access.

For questions about criminal cases, call the criminal division at (209) 992-5691. The main courthouse is at 180 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202. Other courthouses are located in Manteca, Tracy, and Lodi. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at most locations. Check the court website for specific branch hours.

Sheriff Custody and Arrest Records

The San Joaquin County Sheriff operates a Who is in Custody database at wic.sjgov.org. Search by name to find people currently in custody. The system shows booking date, charges, bail, and housing location. The site warns that anyone who uses this information to commit a crime or to harass an inmate or his or her family may be subject to criminal prosecution and civil liability. This warning is required by California law.

The Sheriff Records Division is open 24 hours a day for custody related questions. Call (209) 468-4562 for records inquiries. Report fees are $47.00 with additional charges that may apply. The Sheriff provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas and some contract cities. Many cities in San Joaquin County have their own police departments including Stockton, Tracy, Manteca, and Lodi.

Searching San Joaquin County Felony Records

Use the FullCourt Web system to search court cases. Go to cms.sjcourts.org/fullcourtweb/start.do and enter a name. Results show case numbers and basic info. Click on a case to view details. If you need copies of documents, call the court at (209) 992-5691 to ask about copy fees and procedures.

For current inmates, use the Who is in Custody database at wic.sjgov.org. This shows who is in jail right now. Do not use this info to harass inmates or their families. Misuse can result in criminal charges. For arrest records, contact the Sheriff Records Division at (209) 468-4562. The office is open 24 hours for custody questions.

City police departments keep their own arrest records. If an arrest was made by city police, contact that department. The Sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated areas. All felony cases are filed with the Superior Court no matter which agency made the arrest. Use the court portal to check case status once charges are filed.

Cities in San Joaquin County

San Joaquin County includes the city of Stockton which is the county seat and largest city. Other cities include Tracy, Manteca, Lodi, and Ripon. 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

San Joaquin County borders Sacramento County to the north, Amador County and Calaveras County to the east, Stanislaus County to the south, and Contra Costa County and Alameda County to the west. Each county has its own court and sheriff.