Ventura County Felony Records

Ventura County felony records are managed by the Superior Court Records Division. There is a $15 fee per search request with a maximum of 15 names per request. Copies are 50 cents per page. If you need certified copies, there is a $40 fee in addition to the per page fee. The court has specific rules about photographing documents. Taking photographs of court documents is not permitted under current court policy. Ventura County has a population of about 850,000 and includes coastal and valley cities between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties.

Ventura Superior Court Records Division

The Ventura County Superior Court maintains a Records Division that handles public requests for criminal case files. Visit ventura.courts.ca.gov/divisions/records for information about the records division. There is a $15 fee per search request with a maximum of 15 names per request. This means you can search for up to 15 people for $15 total. If you need to search more names, you must pay $15 for each batch of up to 15 names.

Copies are 50 cents per page. If you need your copies certified, there is a $40.00 fee in addition to the per page fee. This means a certified copy of a 10-page document would cost $5.00 for copies plus $40.00 for certification for a total of $45.00. Taking photographs of court documents is not permitted under current court rules. You must request official copies instead.

For questions or to submit a records request, contact the Ventura Courthouse at (805) 289-8668 or email RecordsCorrespondence@ventura.courts.ca.gov. The courthouse is located at 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Other courthouses are in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley.

How to Search Ventura County Felony Records

To search for criminal records, contact the Records Division. Call (805) 289-8668 or email RecordsCorrespondence@ventura.courts.ca.gov. Provide the names you want to search. You can search up to 15 names for $15. If you need more searches, pay $15 for each additional batch of up to 15 names. The court will process your request and send you the results.

If the search finds records, you can request copies. Copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies add $40 per document. Send payment with your request. The court accepts checks or money orders. Do not try to photograph court documents yourself. The court does not allow photos of court records. You must use the official copy service.

For current jail custody info, contact the Ventura County Sheriff. The Sheriff handles inmates and booking records. Each agency keeps its own arrest records. Contact the police department or Sheriff office that made the arrest for booking info and arrest reports.

Cities in Ventura County

Ventura County includes several cities. Those with populations over 100,000 are Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley. Other major cities include Ventura (the county seat), Camarillo, and San Buenaventura. Felony cases from any city are filed with the Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

Ventura County borders Santa Barbara County to the northwest, Kern County to the north, and Los Angeles County to the east and south. Each county has its own court and fee structure. Search the appropriate county for cases filed there.