Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I go about getting a copy of my crime
report? What does it cost?
We accept requests by mail, walk-in, fax, and
e-mail. At the
forms center on
this website download and complete a “Request for Information” form and
mail with the appropriate fee to us, or submit your request on-line by
using our e-mail address, and mail in the processing fee to help us
fulfill your request. Records staff will contact you by telephone,
e-mail, fax or United States mail to advise you of the fees for this
service. Requests will not be mailed unless all fees have been paid in
advance. Your request for information is normally processed and mailed
within ten (10) business days.
Note: Victims of crimes, their legal
representative, or their insurance carriers are entitled to receive a copy
of a crime report; refer Government Code 6254(f). If you were involved in
a crime but you are not the victim, contact our office to learn how and
when these documents can be obtained.
Refer to our
fee schedule for costs.
My child is under 18 years old and was involved in
a crime. How can I obtain a copy of the crime report?
Contra Costa County law enforcement agencies cannot
directly release information pertaining to a juvenile involved in a crime.
Download the “Juvenile Release of Information” form and mail it to our
office along with the appropriate service fee. We will accept your
request by e-mail however, the appropriate form from the
forms
center must be completed and
accompany the service fee. The Judge of the Juvenile Court will review
your request and the crime report. Once the Judge’s decision (approx. 10
business days) is made, records staff will mail the crime report or the
decision not to release as prescribed by the judge. Requests will not be
processed unless fees have been paid in advance.
How does my restraining order get recorded?
At the end of each court day, Monday through Friday,
at 5:00 p.m. all restraining order documents executed that business day in
Contra Costa County are delivered to the Records Unit and records staff
make the required entries into the Domestic Violence Restraining Order
System of the State.
How can I find out if I have a warrant for my
arrest?
We do not provide warrant information to the public.
Contact the court of jurisdiction, or your local law enforcement agency.
How do I find out if someone is in custody?
Sheriff’s Custody Services Bureau handles all
in-custody inmate information. They can be reached at (925) 646-4496, 24
hours a day 7 days per week.
How can I find out about my arrest record after
I have been released?
The Records Unit will accept your request for
out-of-custody arrest information by mail, walk-in, or e-mail request.
Download a “Request for Information” form and either mail to us or bring
it to our service counter, or make your request to us by e-mail. Only the
subject of the arrest record may obtain a copy of their arrest (i.e.,
credit for time served, date of release, date of intake, etc.), unless
they authorize someone else to obtain the copy. The request must be in
writing from the arrested person and his/her signature verified, attach a
photocopy of CDL, ID card, etc. The authorized person must also provide
picture identification at the time of request/release. This does not
pertain to the crime report. Contact our office to learn how and when
these documents can be obtained.
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