Search Placer County Criminal Cases

Criminal history records in Placer County are maintained by the Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in this fast-growing county northeast of Sacramento. Placer County has about 405,000 residents and its county seat is Auburn. The court provides an online case search portal for looking up criminal filings. The Sheriff also runs an online inmate search tool. Both resources make it possible to find criminal records from home. This page covers how to search court cases, check jail bookings, and get background check information in Placer County.

Placer County Court Criminal Records

The Placer County Superior Court processes all criminal cases filed in the county. Court locations include Roseville, Auburn, and Tahoe City. Roseville handles the largest number of criminal cases due to its proximity to the most populated part of the county. Cases get assigned based on where the offense took place. The court runs an online case search portal where you can look up criminal records for free. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, case status, and the assigned courthouse.

The California Courts website lists all Placer County courthouse locations, including addresses and hours for Auburn, Roseville, and Tahoe City.

Use the statewide court directory to confirm current hours and locations for Placer County courthouses before visiting.

To search the portal, enter the defendant's last name. You can add a first name or date of birth to narrow the results. Click on a case number to view all details, including charges, plea status, and scheduled hearings. The online system is fairly complete for recent cases. Some older criminal records may not appear in the database. For those older files, visit the clerk's office at the courthouse where the case was filed. Copies cost 50 cents per page, and certified copies are $40 per document. The Roseville courthouse clerk's office handles the highest volume of record requests in Placer County.

Note: The Tahoe City courthouse serves the eastern part of Placer County near Lake Tahoe and handles cases from that region separately.

Placer County Sheriff Inmate Search

The Placer County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and provides an online inmate search tool. You can search by name to find anyone currently booked into the Placer County jail. The results show the person's name, booking date, charges, bail amount, and housing location. The tool updates regularly as new bookings and releases take place. No account or fee is needed to search.

The Placer County inmate search gives the public real-time access to current jail booking information.

The Sheriff's Office covers law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Placer County. Cities like Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, and Auburn have their own police departments. Each department maintains its own arrest records. To get a copy of a police report, contact the agency that handled the arrest. The Sheriff's records only cover incidents in unincorporated Placer County and bookings at the county jail. If the person is in state prison, use the CDCR inmate search to find them. It covers all state prison inmates and shows which county they were sentenced in.

How to Get Placer County Criminal Records

Placer County offers good online access for criminal records. The court portal handles case searches. The Sheriff's inmate tool covers jail bookings. For a full state background check, you need to visit a Live Scan site.

The California DOJ maintains the statewide criminal record database. Visit a Live Scan location to get your own record or run an authorized background check. You submit fingerprints and pay the $25 DOJ fee plus the site's rolling fee. Placer County has several Live Scan locations in Roseville, Rocklin, Auburn, and Lincoln. Results typically come back within a few business days. Under Penal Code 11105, the DOJ holds criminal history records from all California counties, including Placer County. Employers, landlords, and licensing agencies in the growing Placer County area regularly use this system for background screening.

For police reports from specific incidents in Placer County, submit a request to the agency that wrote the report. The Roseville Police Department handles the most report requests in the county due to the city's size. The Auburn Police, Rocklin Police, Lincoln Police, and Placer County Sheriff each manage their own report files.

Placer County Criminal Record Fees

Fees for criminal records in Placer County match the statewide California schedule. Both the online court portal and the Sheriff's inmate search are free. Fees kick in when you need copies, certified documents, or a clerk-assisted name search.

Standard criminal record fees in Placer County:

• Court name search (over 10 minutes): $15
• Copies per page: $0.50
• Certified copy per document: $40
• Exemplification: $50
• DOJ background check: $25 plus Live Scan rolling fee

Fee waivers are available for those who cannot pay court costs. File a fee waiver form with the Placer County clerk at any courthouse location. You must show proof of low income or that you receive public benefits. The judge makes the decision on each waiver. Waivers cover court filing fees and certain copy costs but do not apply to DOJ background checks or police report fees.

Clearing Criminal Records in Placer County

California law allows people to clear or seal certain criminal records. If you have a conviction in Placer County, Penal Code 1203.4 lets you petition for dismissal after completing probation. The conviction stays on the record but is changed to show a dismissal. This can help with job applications and housing in the competitive Placer County market. AB 1076 has made many of these dismissals automatic. The DOJ now reviews eligible records and processes relief without the person needing to file a petition.

Arrest records that did not lead to a conviction can be sealed under Penal Code 851.87. File the petition at the Placer County courthouse where the case was handled. Once sealed, the arrest will not show on most background checks. You can file this yourself or get help from a lawyer. Legal aid organizations in the Sacramento region, including Legal Services of Northern California, may provide free assistance to Placer County residents with these petitions.

The Megan's Law website tracks registered sex offenders in Placer County and across California. Anyone can search the registry by name or address at no cost. This database is maintained by the DOJ and operates separately from the court system.

Cities in Placer County

Placer County has several cities, with Roseville being the largest. All criminal cases from cities in Placer County go through the Superior Court system. Below is the major city with its own criminal history resource page.

Other cities in Placer County include Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, Loomis, and Colfax. The town of Truckee sits in the eastern part of the county near Lake Tahoe. All criminal cases from these communities are filed through the Placer County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Placer County. Criminal cases must be filed in the county where the crime occurred. Make sure to check the arrest location before searching records.