Search Irvine Criminal Records

Criminal history records for Irvine are managed by the Irvine Police Department and the Orange County Superior Court. The police department handles arrest records, police reports, and incident reports for the city. All criminal court cases filed in Irvine go through the Orange County Superior Court system. The court offers a free online case search portal. Police reports can be requested through the city's records site. This page explains the main ways to search for and get criminal records in Irvine, California, along with fees and record clearing options.

Irvine Criminal Court Records

All criminal cases filed in Irvine go through the Orange County Superior Court. The county court system has multiple locations spread across Orange County. Cases from Irvine typically get assigned to the West Justice Center in Westminster or the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, depending on the type of charge. Each courthouse handles its own calendar and filings. The online case search connects all locations so you can find any case from one place.

The Orange County Superior Court case search lets you look up any criminal case filed in Irvine or elsewhere in the county. Enter a last name to start. Add a first name or case number for narrower results. The tool shows case type, charges, hearing dates, and where things stand. It is free to use. You do not need to create an account.

Some older cases may not show up in the online portal. The court has been adding older files to its digital system over time, but not everything made it in. If you need a case from years back and it does not appear, go to the courthouse where it was filed. The clerk can look it up for you. Copies are 50 cents per page. Certified copies run $40 per document.

Note: Sealed cases and expunged records will not appear in any public search for Irvine criminal history.

Irvine Police Criminal Records

The Irvine Police Department maintains its own records separate from the court. Police reports, arrest logs, and incident reports all come from the department's records division. Irvine PD runs one of the more user-friendly records systems in Orange County. If you need a copy of a police report, you can request it through the city's online portal. The department does not publish individual reports online for public browsing, so you have to make a specific request for the report you want.

The Irvine Police records portal is the place to submit requests for police reports and other department documents.

This portal lets you request police reports, accident reports, and other public records from Irvine PD. Fill in the form with the details of what you need. Having a report number makes the process faster. The department processes most requests within a few business days. There is no fee for submitting the request, though the department may charge for copies of larger records depending on the volume of pages involved.

Getting Criminal Records in Irvine

Several paths exist for getting criminal records in Irvine. Court records, police reports, and statewide background checks each come from a different source. Most people start with the free court case search online. If that does not cover what you need, try the police records portal next. For the most complete check, go through the state DOJ.

For a full statewide criminal history, visit a Live Scan site in Irvine. The California DOJ runs the state criminal record database under Penal Code 11105. You get fingerprinted and pay the $25 DOJ processing fee plus whatever rolling fee the site charges. Results usually come back in a few business days. Irvine has several Live Scan locations spread across the city at shipping stores, private offices, and the police station. This check pulls records from every county in California, making it the most thorough option.

You can also go to the courthouse in person. Bring a valid photo ID. Ask the clerk to search by name or case number. Walk-in hours are limited to weekday business hours.

Irvine Criminal Record Fees

Fees for criminal records in Irvine depend on the source. Court fees are set by state law and apply the same across Orange County. Police department fees are set by the city. Knowing what to expect ahead of time saves you a wasted trip.

Common fees for criminal records in Irvine include:

• 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

If you cannot afford the court fees, you can file a fee waiver request with the clerk. Bring proof of low income or public benefits enrollment. The judge reviews and decides. Fee waivers cover court costs but not DOJ fees or police charges.

Clearing Criminal Records in Irvine

California law provides several ways to clear criminal records. If you were convicted in Irvine, you may qualify for dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. You petition the court after finishing probation. The court then changes the record to show a dismissal rather than a conviction. This helps with jobs and housing applications but does not erase the record completely. AB 1076 now automates some of this process. The DOJ reviews qualifying records and grants relief without the person having to file paperwork.

Arrest records can be sealed as well. If charges were never filed or the case got dismissed, Penal Code 851.87 lets you ask the court to seal the arrest. Once sealed, it will not show on most background checks. File the petition at the courthouse where the case was handled. You can handle it yourself or hire an attorney to help you through the process.

Nearby Cities

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

Orange County Criminal Records

Irvine is in Orange County. All criminal cases from the city are filed through the county court system. Visit the county page for more details on court searches, sheriff records, and county-level resources.