Monday 30 September 2013

California Free Arrest Records

By Ben Kingsley


Each of us has several reasons why we need to get a background check on ourselves or check another individual's records. Criminal records are restricted by the California State. However, records that have received convictions are open to the public and as such; one can access the records at their own convenience. Getting a background check on oneself would ensure that your history is clean or it might need some corrections if you had been arrested in the past. On the other hand, a search for another person's record can come in handy especially when one wants to keep his or her home or workplace safe and secure. By carrying out a search on a person, one can prevent, for example, a sex offender from becoming a caretaker of one's home or kids. California criminal records are available from the DOJ; however, one can also get the records from the Superior Court or the County Clerk office where the case was filed. Records that are restricted from the public include juvenile court cases, pending litigation, and arrest reports with the victim's information and reports of probation or domestic violence.

For one to make a background check on oneself or request their own criminal records, they have to send their request to the Department of Justice. For California residents, they have to submit a Live Scan fingerprint together with the Record review application form. Bring the form to one of the Live Scan sites in their area to have the fingerprint service done.

For out-of-state residents, they have to download a different request form, contact the nearest fingerprint agency, attach a $25 processing fee and mail their request to the Department of Justice Record Review Unit. The Office only accepts checks and money orders drawn from a US bank. Other payment types are not accepted and will cause the request to be returned. The State restricts government agencies from charging the person requesting the records more than the amount specified by the law. However, fingerprint agencies can charge the person for rolling out fees.

To search for public criminal records, one should include the case number and other details in their request. They can visit the DOJ, Superior Court or the Clerk of the County where the case was filed. In the event that the case number is unknown, they can look for the records at the Superior Court's criminal case index. They also have the option to visit or mail the Clerk of the County for their request copies. The Office does charge for record searches that would last for more than 10 minutes. Fees and other charges may also apply.

Another convenient way for one to retrieve arrests search or criminal records is to use third party providers who offer public search records. One can take advantage of the services, as they no longer need to make a written request, visit the courts and go in person to their local police offices. Some third party sites also accept the use of credit cards in purchasing these records so it is convenient especially if one is too busy to go to the bank or requires the records urgently.




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