Solano County Criminal History

Criminal history records in Solano County are kept by the Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office. The county has around 450,000 residents and sits between the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. Fairfield is the county seat. You can search criminal court records through the court's online portal and check current jail bookings on the Sheriff's inmate search tool. State-level background checks use the California DOJ Live Scan system. This page explains each source for finding criminal records in Solano County.

Solano County Court Criminal Records

The Solano County Superior Court handles all criminal cases in the county. Courthouses are located in Fairfield and Vallejo. Criminal cases get assigned based on where in the county the crime took place. The court runs an online case portal where you can search for criminal, civil, and traffic cases by name or case number. Results include the case type, filing date, charges, hearing dates, and current status. This free search is the fastest way to check for criminal filings in Solano County.

The Solano County Superior Court case portal provides free online access to case records across both courthouse locations.

The portal lets you search all case types filed in the Solano County court system.

Enter a last name to start the search. Add a first name to narrow results. The system pulls up matching cases from across both courthouses. Click a case number to see the full details. Charges, hearing schedules, and case disposition are all included when available. Older cases that were filed before the digital system may not appear online. For those records, visit the clerk's office at either courthouse location during business hours. The clerk can search older files by name or case number. Copies run 50 cents per page, and certified copies are $40 per document in Solano County.

Note: Juvenile records, sealed cases, and mental health proceedings are not included in the Solano County public case portal.

Solano County Inmate Search

The Solano County Sheriff operates the Claybank Detention Facility and the Stanton Correctional Facility. Both are in Fairfield. The Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search tool that lets you check who is currently in custody. The search is free. Results show the person's name, charges, bail amount, booking date, and facility location.

The Solano County Sheriff inmate search shows all current bookings across county jail facilities.

This tool updates throughout the day as people are booked in or released from Solano County facilities.

If you do not find the person in the county jail, they may have been released or sent to state prison. The CIRIS inmate search from the California Department of Corrections covers the state prison system. Anyone sentenced from Solano County to a state prison term will appear in that database. The search is free and shows the person's current prison, CDCR number, and county of commitment. For arrest reports from local incidents, contact the police department or Sheriff's station that handled the investigation.

How to Get Criminal Records in Solano County

Several paths lead to criminal records in Solano County. The right one depends on the type of record and why you need it. Court records, state background checks, and police reports all come from different offices with different processes.

Start with the free court portal for basic case information. If you need official documents, visit the clerk at the Fairfield or Vallejo courthouse. Bring the case number or full name of the person. Copies are 50 cents per page. For a complete state criminal history, go to a Live Scan location. The California DOJ holds the statewide criminal record repository. You submit fingerprints and pay the $25 DOJ fee plus the rolling fee. Results arrive in about 2 to 3 business days. Under Penal Code 11105, the DOJ database covers criminal records from every California county. Solano County has Live Scan sites at police stations and authorized private vendors in Fairfield, Vallejo, and other cities.

For police reports, contact the agency that took the report. Vallejo PD, Fairfield PD, Vacaville PD, and the Sheriff's Office each maintain their own records divisions with their own request forms and timelines.

Solano County Criminal Record Fees

Court record fees in Solano County are set by state law. They are the same at every Superior Court in California. Law enforcement agencies may charge their own rates for reports. Here are the fees you should know about before requesting records.

Common criminal record fees in Solano 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
• Police report copies: varies by department

If you can not afford the fees, ask the court about a fee waiver. File the request form with the Solano County Superior Court clerk. Provide proof of low income or government benefits. The court reviews your situation and decides. Fee waivers cover filing fees and some copy costs. They do not cover DOJ fees or law enforcement charges.

Criminal Record Clearing in Solano County

If you have a criminal record in Solano County, California law may allow you to clear it. Penal Code 1203.4 lets the court dismiss a conviction after you finish probation. You file a petition with the Solano County Superior Court. The judge reviews the petition and makes a decision. If granted, the conviction changes to a dismissal. This helps on background checks though it does not fully erase the record. AB 1076 made some dismissals automatic. The DOJ identifies eligible records and processes the relief on its own now.

Arrest records can be sealed if charges were never filed or the case was dismissed. Penal Code 851.87 allows a petition to seal the arrest. Once sealed, it generally does not appear on standard background checks. File the petition at the Solano County courthouse where the original case was handled.

The Megan's Law website lets you search for registered sex offenders in Solano County and throughout California. This registry is maintained under Penal Code 290 and is separate from court criminal records.

Cities in Solano County

Solano County includes several cities. All criminal cases from these cities are filed through the Solano County Superior Court system. Below are the cities with populations over 100,000 that have their own criminal history resource pages.

Other cities in Solano County include Vacaville, Suisun City, Benicia, Dixon, and Rio Vista. Criminal filings for all of them go through the same court system with courthouses in Fairfield and Vallejo.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Solano County. Verify where the arrest or crime took place before searching. Cases are always filed in the county where the incident occurred.