Concord Criminal History Lookup

Criminal history records for Concord are maintained by the Concord Police Department and the Contra Costa County Superior Court. Concord sits in Contra Costa County, so all criminal cases filed in the city pass through the county court system. The police department handles arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement files. Court records track the case from charges through final outcome. Both sources offer online tools for searching or requesting records. This page explains the options for finding criminal records in Concord, California.

Concord Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Concord go through the Contra Costa County Superior Court. The county operates courthouses in Martinez, Walnut Creek, and Richmond. Cases from Concord are typically assigned to the Walnut Creek courthouse or the county seat in Martinez. The assignment depends on the charge type and court scheduling. Felony cases often go to Martinez for preliminary hearings and trial. Misdemeanor matters may stay closer to Concord at the Walnut Creek location.

The Contra Costa County Superior Court portal lets you search criminal cases online. Enter a name or case number to get results. You will see the charges, hearing dates, case status, and the courthouse handling the case. The search is free and does not require any account. Cases from all Contra Costa County locations appear in the same system, so a single search covers Concord, Antioch, Richmond, and everywhere else in the county.

For document copies, visit the clerk's office at the courthouse or mail in a request. Copies are 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost $40 each. Mail requests should include the case number and a check made out to Contra Costa County Superior Court. Allow a week or two for the response.

Concord Police Criminal Records

The Concord Police Department keeps arrest logs, incident reports, and police files for events within the city. These records are separate from what the court maintains. If you need a police report from Concord, you request it through the department. Reports are not posted for public browsing. You need to ask for the one you want.

Use the Concord Police records request portal to submit requests for police reports and department files.

The system runs on NextRequest. Fill out the form with details of the record you need. A report number speeds things up, but you can also provide dates, locations, or names of people involved. Response times depend on the complexity of the request. Simple requests tend to come back within about 10 days. Larger or more sensitive requests take longer. Some records are exempt from release under California public records law. The department notifies you if a request is denied and explains the reason.

Note: The Contra Costa County Sheriff handles records for unincorporated areas around Concord that fall outside the city police jurisdiction.

Getting Criminal Records in Concord

Several routes exist for getting criminal records in Concord. Court records are the easiest to search online. Police reports need a formal request. A statewide background check gives you the broadest view. The right approach depends on what you are looking for. Start with the free court search if you want to look up a specific case. For police records, use the city portal. For a full state check, go the Live Scan route.

Live Scan is the most complete option. The California DOJ maintains the statewide criminal record database under Penal Code 11105. You go to a Live Scan provider, get fingerprinted, and pay the $25 DOJ fee plus the site's rolling fee. Results come back in a few business days. This check reaches across all 58 California counties, catching records that a county-level search might miss. Concord has Live Scan sites at shipping stores, notary offices, and private vendors. You can also find sites in nearby Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill.

The Concord Police Department headquarters is at 1350 Galindo Street. You can go in person to request records during business hours. Call (925) 671-3200 ahead of time to verify hours and make sure the records window is open when you arrive.

Concord Criminal Record Fees

What you pay for criminal records in Concord depends on the source. Court fees follow state schedules. Police fees are set by the city. Planning ahead saves time.

Common fees for criminal records in Concord:

• Court name search (over 10 minutes): $15
• Court copies per page: $0.50
• Certified court copy: $40 per document
• DOJ background check: $25 plus Live Scan rolling fee
• Police report copies: varies by request

Fee waivers are available for court costs. Ask the clerk for the form. You show proof of low income or that you receive public benefits. The judge decides. Fee waivers only cover court charges. DOJ fees and police department copy costs are separate. A typical Live Scan background check runs about $50 to $75 total once you add the DOJ fee and the site's rolling fee together.

Clearing Criminal Records in Concord

California law provides ways to clear criminal records. If you have a conviction from Concord, Penal Code 1203.4 may let you petition for dismissal after you finish probation. The court changes the record from a conviction to a dismissal. It still shows to law enforcement and certain agencies, but most private employers will not see it. AB 1076 automates this for many eligible cases now. The DOJ reviews records and grants automatic relief without the person needing to file a petition.

You can also seal arrest records from Concord. Under Penal Code 851.87, if charges were never filed or the case was dismissed, you can ask the court to seal the arrest. Once sealed, the arrest does not appear on most background checks. The petition gets filed at the Contra Costa County courthouse that handled the case. Legal aid organizations in the county can assist if you need help and cannot afford a private attorney. The CDCR inmate search is a separate tool for checking on people in state prison. It does not cover local criminal records.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Concord. Criminal cases from each go through their county's Superior Court system.

Contra Costa County Criminal Records

Concord is in Contra Costa County. All criminal cases from the city go through the Contra Costa County Superior Court. Visit the county page for more details on court searches, sheriff records, and county-level resources.