Fremont Criminal Records

Criminal history records for Fremont are maintained through the Alameda County Superior Court and the Fremont Police Department. Fremont sits in the southern part of Alameda County, in the East Bay area. The county court system handles all criminal case filings. The Fremont Police Department maintains arrest records and police reports for incidents within city limits. Court records can be searched online for free. Police reports need a separate request. This page covers the main ways to find and get criminal records in Fremont, California.

Fremont Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Fremont are filed with the Alameda County Superior Court. The county has several courthouse locations. Cases from Fremont may be assigned to the Fremont Hall of Justice on Paseo Padre Parkway or to the main courthouse in Oakland. Which one handles your case depends on the charges and how the court schedules things. Each case gets a unique number at the time of filing. That number stays with the case from start to finish.

You can search for Fremont criminal cases using the Alameda County Superior Court public portal. The search is free. Type in a name and the system returns matching cases from anywhere in the county. Results show the case number, charges, hearing schedule, and current status. You can also look up a case by number if you already have it. The portal covers both open and closed criminal cases.

Some very old cases may not appear in the online system. If you need records from before the court went digital, go to the clerk's office at the courthouse that handled the case. The staff can pull up records from the internal system. Copies run 50 cents per page. Certified copies are $40 per document.

Note: Cases transferred between courthouses in Alameda County will still show up under the same case number online.

Fremont Police Criminal Records

The Fremont Police Department keeps records for all arrests and incidents that take place in the city. These records include police reports, arrest logs, call-for-service records, and case investigation files. The department does not publish individual police reports online. To get a copy, you need to make a direct request.

The Fremont Police Department processes records requests through its records division. You can reach them by visiting the station or calling to ask about the request process. The department follows the California Public Records Act when handling these requests.

The California Courts website also provides resources for finding court records statewide, which can be helpful if you are looking for Fremont cases filed in different counties. The Fremont PD aims to respond to records requests within 10 days. If the request involves an ongoing investigation or a large number of documents, expect it to take longer. The department may charge fees for copies depending on the volume. Simple requests for a single report often have little or no cost.

How to Get Criminal Records in Fremont

There are a few different paths to get criminal records tied to Fremont. Court records are the easiest to access because you can search them online at no cost. Police reports require a request to the Fremont PD. A statewide background check goes through the California DOJ. Each source tells you something different, so which one you use depends on what you need.

For a complete California criminal history, use Live Scan. The California DOJ keeps the statewide criminal record database. Under Penal Code 11105, anyone can request their own record through Live Scan fingerprinting. The DOJ charges $25 and the site adds its own rolling fee. Results come back in a few business days and cover records from every county in the state. Multiple Live Scan locations operate in Fremont and the surrounding East Bay area at private vendors, shipping stores, and some public facilities.

The Fremont Police Department is at 2000 Stevenson Boulevard. Walk-in requests are handled during business hours at the records window. Bring a valid ID. Call (510) 790-6800 to confirm hours and what to bring before heading over.

Note: The Alameda County Sheriff handles records for unincorporated areas near Fremont, not the Fremont PD.

Criminal Record Fees in Fremont

What you pay for criminal records in Fremont depends on the source. The court charges statewide rates set by law. The police department charges city rates. Here is a breakdown of the most common fees you will run into.

Standard fees for criminal records:

• 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 site fee
• Fremont PD report copies: varies

If you cannot afford court fees, ask the clerk about a fee waiver. You need to show low income or that you receive public benefits like Medi-Cal or CalWORKs. The judge reviews and decides. Fee waivers cover court costs only. They do not extend to DOJ charges or police department copy fees in Fremont.

Clearing Fremont Criminal Records

California law gives people options to clear certain criminal records. If you have a conviction from a Fremont case, Penal Code 1203.4 may allow you to get it dismissed. You file a petition with the court after completing probation. The court withdraws the guilty plea and enters a dismissal. Your record still shows the case, but the status changes to dismissed. This can help with employment and other areas where a conviction matters. AB 1076 now automates parts of this for eligible cases. The DOJ reviews records and grants relief without requiring the person to take any action.

Arrest records can be sealed as well. If you were arrested in Fremont but the case was dismissed or charges were never filed, you can petition under Penal Code 851.87 to have the arrest sealed. Once the court grants the petition, the arrest will not appear on most background checks. You file at the Alameda County courthouse. Legal aid organizations in the East Bay can assist with the process if you need help.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Fremont. Each city's criminal cases are handled by their county's Superior Court system.

Alameda County Criminal Records

Fremont is in Alameda County. All criminal cases from the city are filed through the Alameda County Superior Court. Visit the county page for details on court searches, sheriff records, and county resources.