Redding Criminal History Records

Criminal history records for Redding come from the Shasta County Superior Court and the Redding Police Department. The city sits in northern California and serves as the county seat of Shasta County. All criminal cases filed here go through the county court system. The Redding Police Department keeps its own arrest logs, incident reports, and police records. You can search court cases online for free. Police reports take a separate request. This page walks through the main ways to find and get criminal records in Redding, California.

Redding Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases from Redding go through the Shasta County Superior Court. The main courthouse is at 1500 Court Street in Redding. Since Redding is the county seat, most criminal cases in the county get handled right here. The court processes felony and misdemeanor cases, along with traffic violations and infractions. Each case gets a unique case number when it is filed. You need that number or the defendant's name to pull up records. The clerk's office can help you find what you need if the online search does not work for your situation.

The Shasta County case lookup portal lets you search criminal cases filed in Redding or anywhere else in the county. Type in a last name and first name to find matching cases. Results show case numbers, charges, hearing dates, and case status. It is free to use. No account needed. The search covers both open and closed cases that have been put into the digital system.

Older records may not show up in the online search. The court has been adding historical records to the system over time, but some cases from years past are still only on paper. For those, visit the clerk's office in person during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. The staff can pull paper files and make copies for you. Copies cost 50 cents per page, and certified copies run $40 per document.

Note: Sealed and expunged records will not appear in any public court search for Shasta County.

Redding Police Criminal Records

The Redding Police Department maintains its own records separate from the court. This includes police reports, arrest records, incident reports, and booking logs. The department handles law enforcement for the city of Redding. If you need a copy of a police report, you submit a request through the department's public records portal. Officers do not post individual reports online for open browsing. You make a request for the specific report you want and the department reviews and processes it.

The Redding Police Department public records portal handles requests for police reports and other department records.

This portal is where you file a public records request with the Redding Police Department. You fill out a form with details about the report you need. Include the report number if you have it. The more details you give, the faster they can find it. The department follows the California Public Records Act when handling requests. Most responses come back within 10 days, though complex requests can take longer. There may be fees for large document requests.

Getting Criminal Records in Redding

There are a few paths to get criminal records in Redding. What you need decides where you look. Court records, police reports, and background checks each come from a different place. Most people start with the free court search online. If that does not cover it, try the police records portal or go through the California DOJ for a full background check.

For a complete criminal history from the state, go to a Live Scan site in Redding. The California DOJ runs the state criminal record database under Penal Code 11105. You get fingerprinted and pay the $25 DOJ fee plus the Live Scan site's rolling fee. Results come back in a few business days. This is the most thorough criminal history check available in California because it pulls records from every county in the state. Redding has several Live Scan locations at the police station and through private vendors around town.

The Shasta County Sheriff also keeps records for the county jail and booking system. People arrested in Redding who get booked into the county jail show up in the Sheriff's system. You can check current inmates through the Sheriff's office. The CDCR inmate search covers anyone sentenced to state prison from Shasta County. The Megan's Law website tracks registered sex offenders in Redding and the rest of the state.

Redding Criminal Record Fees

Fees for criminal records in Redding depend on the source. The court follows state fee schedules. The police department sets its own fees for reports and copies. Knowing the costs ahead of time saves a trip if you need to bring exact payment.

Common fees for criminal records in Redding 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 size

If you cannot afford court fees, you can file a fee waiver with the clerk. You need to show proof of low income or that you receive public benefits. The judge decides on the waiver. Fee waivers cover court costs only. They do not apply to DOJ fees or police report charges.

Clearing Criminal Records in Redding

California law allows people to clear certain criminal records from their history. If you have a conviction in Redding, you may qualify for dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. You file a petition with the Shasta County Superior Court after finishing probation. The court changes the record to show a dismissal instead of a conviction. It does not erase the conviction from existence, but it changes how it appears on your record. AB 1076 now makes some of this process automatic for qualifying offenses. The DOJ reviews records and grants relief without the person having to file anything in court.

Arrest records can be sealed too. If charges were never filed or the case was dismissed, Penal Code 851.87 lets you ask the court to seal the arrest record. Once sealed, the arrest will not show on most background checks. You file the petition at the Shasta County courthouse. You can do it yourself or hire a lawyer. Legal aid groups in Shasta County may be able to help with the paperwork if you qualify for their services.

Nearby Cities

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

Shasta County Criminal Records

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