Shasta County Criminal Records

Criminal history records in Shasta County are maintained by the Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office. The county has roughly 180,000 residents, with the city of Redding serving as the county seat. Court records for criminal cases can be searched online through the court's case lookup system. The Sheriff also posts current in-custody lists. Background checks at the state level go through the California DOJ Live Scan process. This page covers how to search for criminal records in Shasta County and what public tools are available.

Shasta County Court Criminal Records

The Shasta County Superior Court handles all criminal cases in the county. The courthouse is in Redding at 1500 Court Street. Criminal, civil, family, and traffic cases all go through this location. The court offers an online case lookup tool where you can search by name or case number. Results show the case type, filing date, charges, and hearing dates. This free tool is the easiest way to check for criminal filings in Shasta County from your computer.

The Shasta County Superior Court case lookup lets you search criminal and other case records for free.

Use this tool to find the courthouse and search options for Shasta County criminal cases.

To search, type a last name in the search field. Add a first name to narrow results. The system returns a list of matching cases. Click on a case number to get details like charges, next hearing date, and case status. Some older records may not show up online. The court has been adding historical records over time, but cases filed years ago might still need an in-person request. Visit the clerk's office in Redding for those. Copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies of court documents are $40 each in Shasta County.

Note: Sealed, expunged, and juvenile records are excluded from the Shasta County online case lookup.

Shasta County Inmate Records

The Shasta County Sheriff runs the county jail in Redding. The Sheriff's Office publishes a list of people currently in custody on its website. You can view the in-custody list to see who is booked in the Shasta County jail. The list includes names, charges, bail amounts, and booking dates. It gets updated as people come in and go out.

If you do not find the person on the in-custody list, they may have been released or moved to state prison. The CIRIS inmate search from the California Department of Corrections covers the state prison system. This includes people sentenced in Shasta County who were sent to a state prison. The search shows the person's current facility, CDCR number, and county of commitment. It is free to use.

For arrest records from a specific incident, contact the law enforcement agency that handled the case. The Redding Police Department or the Sheriff's Office can provide reports from their own investigations. Each has its own process and fees for releasing copies of arrest reports.

How to Get Criminal Records in Shasta County

There are several ways to access criminal records in Shasta County. Court records, police reports, and background checks each come from a different source. Start with the free court lookup for basic case information. For more detailed records, you will need to contact the right office.

For a state-level background check, visit a Live Scan location in Shasta County. The California DOJ holds the official statewide criminal record database. You submit your fingerprints and pay the $25 DOJ fee plus the site's rolling fee. Results come in about 2 to 3 business days. Under Penal Code 11105, the DOJ maintains criminal records from all 58 California counties, including Shasta. Live Scan sites in the Redding area include the Sheriff's Office and private vendors.

For court documents, visit the clerk at the Shasta County courthouse or mail a written request. Include the case number or enough identifying details for the clerk to find the record. Send payment for copy fees with your request.

Shasta County Criminal Record Fees

Criminal record fees in Shasta County follow state law for court-related costs. Police departments and the Sheriff may have different fees for their own records. Here is what you can expect to pay for the most common requests.

Typical fees in Shasta 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 if you can not afford court costs. File a fee waiver request with the Shasta County Superior Court clerk. Bring proof of low income or public benefit enrollment. The court will decide if you qualify. Waivers apply to court fees and some copy charges. They do not apply to DOJ or law enforcement report fees.

Criminal Record Clearing in Shasta County

Shasta County residents with criminal records may qualify for relief under California law. Penal Code 1203.4 allows a petition to dismiss a conviction after probation ends. You file the petition with the Shasta County Superior Court in Redding. If the court grants it, the conviction changes to a dismissal on your record. It does not erase the record completely, but it helps with most background checks. AB 1076 now makes some of these dismissals happen automatically through the DOJ without a petition.

Arrest records can be sealed if charges were never filed or the case was dismissed. Penal Code 851.87 allows you to petition the court to seal the arrest. Once sealed, it generally will not appear on background checks. The petition is filed at the Shasta County courthouse. You can handle it yourself or get help from a local lawyer or legal aid organization.

The Megan's Law website tracks registered sex offenders in Shasta County and across California. This database is separate from court records and is based on Penal Code 290 registration requirements.

Cities in Shasta County

Shasta County includes the city of Redding, which is the county seat and largest city in the area. All criminal cases from cities in the county go through the Shasta County Superior Court. Below is the major city with its own resource page.

Other communities in Shasta County include Anderson, Shasta Lake, and Burney. Criminal cases from these areas are all handled by the same courthouse in Redding.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Shasta County. Check the arrest location to make sure you are looking in the right place. Cases are filed in the county where the crime occurred.