|
GENERAL INFORMATION
What
kinds of subpoenas do the Records & Identification Division
process?
What
is the fee for processing a subpoena?
Where
is the Records & Identification Division located?
What
is the mailing address for the Records & Identification
Division?
When
is the Records & Identification Division open to the
public?
CAL-ID SECTION (10 PRINT FINGERPRINT INFORMATION)
What
is the difference between the Records & Identification
Division's Cal-ID Section and the Cal-ID unit located at
the Crime Lab?
Who
processes fingerprints for concealed weapons and other permits,
licenses, and registrations?
Where
is the nearest Live Scan site where I can go to have my
fingerprints processed for employment and other purposes?
BOOKING SECTION (CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION)
What
is local criminal history information?
How
can I obtain a copy of my local criminal history record?
What
is the fee for obtaining a copy of my local criminal history
record?
How
do I obtain a "Good Conduct" letter for the purpose of entering
another Country?
How
long do you keep booking records?
Do
you certify court papers for INS purposes?
CASES SECTION (CRIME/ARREST
REPORT INFORMATION)
How
do I request a copy of a San Diego Sheriff Crime, Arrest,
or Accident Report?
Who
can get a copy of a San Diego Sheriff Crime/Accident Report?
Who
can get a copy of a San Diego Sheriff's Arrest Report?
What
is the fee for obtaining a copy of a San Diego Sheriff Crime/Accident
Report?
How
long are San Diego Sheriff Crime/Arrest/Accident Reports
kept?
Could
you provide information as to the disposition of a San Diego
Sheriff case?
WARRANT SECTION (WARRANT/RESTRAINING ORDER INFORMATION)
Can
you tell me if a person has a warrant out for their arrest?
How
may I help you locate a wanted person?
How
may I clear an outstanding arrest warrant? When should I
be at the courthouse to appear on my warrant?
I
already took care of this warrant. Why do you still have
it in your system?
How
can I obtain a Restraining Order?
Where
do I get a Restraining Order?
GENERAL
INFORMATION
What kinds of subpoenas do
the Records & Identification Division process?
The Records and ID Division processes civil and criminal
subpoenas duces tecum relating to Sheriff's Department crime/arrest
reports and out-of-custody inmate information. If a subject
is in custody and the request is for information regarding
the current booking, the subpoena duces tecum is handled
by the Detention Facility at which the inmate is housed. If the subpoena duces tecum
is for an inmate's medical records, the Sheriff's Medical
Records Division processes the subpoena.
What is the fee for processing
a subpoena?
There is no fee to process criminal subpoenas. The fee for
processing a civil subpoena is $15.00.
Where is the Records &
Identification Division located?
We are located in the John F. Duffy Administration Center,
9621 Ridgehaven Court in the Kearney Mesa area of San Diego.
This is between Highway 163 and Interstate 15, one block
South of Balboa Avenue, and East of Ruffin Road.
What is the mailing address
for the Records & Identification Division?
Our mailing address is as follows:
RECORDS & IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
ATTN: (______________ SECTION)
POST OFFICE BOX 939063
SAN DIEGO, CA 92193-9063
When is the Records & Identification
Division open to the public?
We are open to the public Monday thru Friday from 0800-1700
excluding holidays.
(Return
to Top)
CAL-ID
SECTION (10 PRINT FINGERPRINT INFORMATION)
What is the difference
between the Records & Identification Division's
Cal-ID Section and the Cal-ID unit at the Crime Lab?
The Cal-ID section of the Records and Identification Division
processes ten-print fingerprint cards of known offenders
and maintains the local criminal fingerprint database. The
Cal-ID equipment at the Crime Lab is used to search fingerprints left
at crime scenes against fingerprint databases to solve crimes.
Who processes fingerprints
for concealed weapons and other permits, licenses, and registrations?
The Sheriff's License Division , not the Sheriff's Records
and Identification Division, is responsible for fingerprinting
for non-crime-related purposes and registrations of certain
types of offenders.
Where is the nearest Live Scan
site where I can go to have
my fingerprints processed for employment and other purposes?
Please visit the State Department of Justice website to find
the location and hours of operation for the nearest facility
that processes fingerprints for applicants.
(Return
to Top)
BOOKING SECTION (CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION)
What is local criminal
history?
California Penal Code sections 13300 through 13326 authorize
the release of local summary criminal history information
to the subject of the criminal history. Local summary criminal
history refers only to those arrests compiled by the San
Diego Sheriff Department. Persons requesting a local criminal
history check often refer to this as a "Background Check"
or "No Record" letter. To obtain a local criminal history
report for incidents that fall outside of the Sheriff's
jurisdiction you must contact the law enforcement agency
that was responsible for the arrest. To obtain a copy of
your state criminal history (also known as your "rap sheet"),
you must contact the California Department of Justice.
How can I obtain a copy of my
local criminal history?
To obtain a copy of your local criminal history record (also
known as a "Background Check" or "No Record" letter), a
Service Request Form must be submitted to
the Records & Identification Division. You can do this
by visiting our office during our regular business hours
or by submitting the request by mail. A valid, government
issued photo identification card (i.e., driver's license,
passport, military ID) must be presented if request is submitted
in person, or a copy of the ID must be enclosed if the request
is submitted by mail. Our goal is to process all requests
within 3 business days. However, background checks (known
as "Good Conduct" letters) for the purposes of entering
another country, for obtaining a hunting permit in Mexico,
or international adoptions are processed by the Sheriff's
License Division. For further information
regarding "Good Conduct" letters, please contact the Sheriff's
License Division at (858) 974-2020.
What is the fee for obtaining a
copy of my local criminal history?
The fee for obtaining a copy of a local criminal history
report is $14.00, and must be paid at the time that the
request is submitted. Fees can be paid by money order, certified
check, or personal check if issued by a California bank.
Please make checks payable to the "San Diego County Sheriff."
Cash is also accepted if presented in person.
How do I obtain a "Good Conduct"
letter for the purpose of entering another Country?
"Good Conduct" letters may be used also for obtaining a
hunting permit in Mexico and international adoption and
for other limited uses. The letters are processed
by the Sheriff's License Division for a fee of $18.00.
The letter may be issued immediately if the application
is submitted in person to the License Division. If
the applicant is unable to be present for identification,
please contact the License Division for further instructions
at (858) 974-2020.
How long do you keep booking
records?
Most booking information is purged after 7 years except
for certain cases such as escaped inmates with active felony
warrants, homicides, etc.
Do you certify court papers for
INS purposes?
No, refer to the respective
Superior Court Location
(Return
to Top)
CASES
SECTION (CRIME/ARREST REPORT INFORMATION)
How do I request
a copy of a San Diego Sheriff Crime, Arrest, or Accident
Report?
If the report is less than one year old and generated at
a Sheriff station or sub-station, please contact the station
or sub-station to obtain a copy. If the case is older than
one year, a Service Request Form must be submitted to
the Records & Identification Division. You can do this
by visiting our office during our regular business hours
or by submitting the request by mail. A valid, government
issued photo identification card (i.e., driver's license,
passport, military ID) must be presented if request is submitted
in person, or a copy of the ID must be enclosed if the request
is submitted by mail. Please note that these reports are
considered to be confidential and are generally releasable
to "interested parties" (as defined by applicable State
codes) only, or by subpoena. Additionally, fees when applicable
must be paid before copies of reports are released. Our
goal is to process all requests within 3 business days.
Who can get a copy of
a San Diego Sheriff Crime/Accident Report?
Copies of Crime/Accident
Reports are released in accordance with Section 6254 of
the California Government Code. These reports are considered
to be confidential and are generally releasable to "interested
parties" (as defined by applicable State codes) only, or
by subpoena or court order.
Who can get a copy of a San Diego Sheriff’s
Arrest Report?
Copies of Arrest Reports are generally only releasable to
interested parties by subpoena or court order.
What is the fee for obtaining
a copy of a San Diego Sheriff Crime/Arrest/Accident Report?
The fee for a
copy of a Crime/Arrest/Accident Report is $20.00. However,
the first copy of the crime report and the first copy of
accident reports involving alcohol or drugs is free to the
victim or their representative (i.e., insurance
company, lawyer). Fees can be paid by money order, certified
check, or personal check if issued by a California bank.
Please make checks payable to the "San Diego County Sheriff."
Cash is also accepted if presented in person.
How long are San Diego
Sheriff Crime/Arrest/Accident Reports kept?
The Sheriff Department maintains most of its Crime/Arrest/Accident
Reports for seven years. However, certain cases including
homicides, escapes where the subject has not been arrested,
unlocated missing persons/juveniles, sex crimes, and crimes
against children are kept longer, and a smaller percentage
of cases (i.e., certain marijuana and alcohol related charges)
are kept for a shorter period.
Could you provide information
concerning the disposition of a San Diego Sheriff case?
The Sheriff's Department will only provide information to
interested parties concerning whether a Sheriff case is
considered closed or still pending. Information concerning
the final sentencing or trial status, or questions related
to the actual prosecution of a case must be referred to
the appropriate Superior
Court Location or to the District
Attorney's office as appropriate.
(Return
to Top)
WARRANT SECTION (WARRANT/RESTRAINING ORDER INFORMATION)
Can you tell me if a person has a
warrant out for their arrest?
The Sheriff's Department maintains an Online Warrant Information database. You can
check to see if you or someone else has an active arrest
warrant issued out of any San Diego Superior Court. Only
adult, criminal defendant warrants are listed in this database.
The information provided may be up to 24 hours old at any
given time. For additional information, see our Warrant and Bail page.
How may I help you locate a wanted
person?
You can anonymously report the location of a wanted person
by submitting a Warrant and Fugitive Tip Form.
How may I clear an outstanding
arrest warrant?
When should I be at the courthouse to appear on my warrant?
See our Warrant and Bail page for detailed information.
I already took care of this
warrant. Why do you still have it in your computer?
If a person believes they have already taken care of their
warrant but the warrant is still showing active in our computer,
they would in most instances be referred to the court of
issue. The Sheriff's Warrant Section does not have the court
file nor do we have the authority to recall a warrant based
on any kind of paperwork produced by the defendant.
How can I obtain a Restraining Order?
Commonly issued restraining orders prohibit domestic violence or civil harassment. Restraining
orders must be issued by the Superior court. Restraining
order forms are available from the Clerk's Office of the
Superior Court. Once the restraining order
is issued by the court, two copies should be delivered to
the nearest Sheriff's Court Services Division Office to be entered
into the Sheriff's Restraining Order computer system. The
Sheriff's Department will also attempt service for you if
you so request.
Where do I get a Restraining Order?
Restraining orders are issued by the Superior court.
Superior Court office hours are 8:30 A.M.
to 4:30 P.M. They are located at:
Vista: 325 S. Melrose Drive (760) 940-4442
El Cajon: 250 E. Main Street (760) 441-4622
Chula Vista: 500 Third Avenue (858) 691-4738
Family Law: 1501 Sixth Avenue, S.D. (619) 236-0189
San Diego: 330 W. Broadway, S.D. (619) 531-3141
(Return
to Top)
|
