Calaveras County Arrest Records

When a law enforcement officer in Calaveras County, California, suspects someone of committing a crime, they may arrest them. The arrested person is held at the Calaveras County Detention Facility until they appear in court or pay bail or bond. In Calaveras County, each arrestee usually undergoes a booking procedure that generates an arrest record and other official documentation.

A Calaveras County arrest record details an arrest in the county. It contains essential information on the person arrested, the offense or offenses that led to the arrest, and the officer or agency that made the arrest. Additionally, they play an essential role in criminal proceedings, which parties can find in Calaveras County Court Records. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office maintains arrest records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Calaveras County?

The public can access Calaveras County arrest records by the California Public Records Act. The Act allows the general public to view various government documents, including arrest records kept by the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office. As a result, information regarding arrests within the county is available for viewing or copying. Interested parties can get arrest records by visiting the office at:

Calaveras Sheriff's Office
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive
San Andreas, CA, 95249
Phone: (209) 754-6500
Phone: (209) 754-6499 (Jail)
Fax: (209) 754-6581

However, the CPRA prohibits the public release of some records. A person can only obtain these records if authorized. In these situations, the courts may keep the records completely or partly sealed.

Cal. Gov. Code §§ 7923.650 through 7930.215 lists several CPRA exemptions, such as:

• Identifiable information about minors.
• Information that could jeopardize the safety of a witness or another individual.
• Information that could affect an investigation.
• Details that could prevent someone from receiving a fair trial.
• State and local criminal history data.

Calaveras County Arrest Statistics

The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office recorded 725 arrests between January to December 2023. The age demographic with the highest number of arrests was men aged 35 to 39, with 95 arrests. All Other Offenses was the offense category that saw the highest number of arrestees, with 265 people arrested. This category was followed by Simple Assault with 152 arrests and Drug/Narcotic offenses with 97 arrests.

Find Calaveras County Arrest Records

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office runs the Calaveras County Detention Facility. The sheriff's department maintains all inmates' records. All of the inmates in the County Detention Facility are listed in the booking log that the Sheriff's Office keeps on its website. Interested parties can acquire information about Calaveras County prisoners by contacting the Sheriff's office or applying by fax or mail. Additionally, those who make requests can go in person to the Sheriff's office at:

Calaveras County Jail
1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive
San Andreas, CA 95249
Phone: (209) 754-6499
Fax: (209) 754-6716

Calaveras County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest and criminal records are distinct public records in Calaveras County. They contain details regarding an individual's encounters with the criminal justice system. Arrest records typically contain information about an arrest and the details of the arrestee. Interested parties should note that arrest records do not imply a suspect is guilty.

On the other hand, criminal records offer a thorough account of a person's criminal past. This includes convictions or the kind of sentence. A criminal record demonstrates an individual's participation in a proven criminal act.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Calaveras County stay on your record indefinitely. The county does not set a deadline for expunging arrest records. Agency retention schedules keep arrest records on file because the state does not set a date for sealing or expunging them. Several factors, including the record type and internal agency policies, affect retention timelines, which are set to meet legal, liability, and audit requirements.

Two main provisions in California allow someone to request that their Calaveras County arrest records be sealed:

• Code Cal. Pen. Section 851.8: If the jury declares an individual innocent or has no charges filed against them, this provision permits them to seal and erase their arrest records. This indicates that their arrest lacked any legal basis. If no charges were brought, petitioners must file Form BCIA 8270 to the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office. The petitioner may file the form to a superior court if law enforcement denied relief, acquitted the defendant, or dismissed the accusations. The petitioner must demonstrate that their arrest was unjustified.
• Code Cal. Pen. Section 851.91: This law enables people to seal arrest records without a conviction. People who were acquitted, had their charges dropped, or had completed a diversion or postponed entry of judgment (DEJ) are all considered eligible. Petitioners can submit Form CR-409, and Form CR-490-INFO contains comprehensive instructions.

Except in certain circumstances, including applications for public office or jobs as peace officers, an arrest record that a record custodian has sealed is often not made public. Additionally, California's Petition for Dismissal (expungement) permits the courts to reopen a case to erase a sentence or withdraw a guilty plea for people who the courts have convicted. However, the arrest record would still be in place. The juvenile court must follow a different process under Welfare and Institutions Code § 781 to seal juvenile arrest records.

Calaveras County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a court's formal order giving the police the right to detain someone they believe is guilty of a crime in Calaveras County. However, law enforcement must provide an affidavit and supporting evidence to establish probable cause before the court can grant a warrant. The full name, birthdate, physical characteristics, alleged offense, and the issuing judge's details are all included in the warrant.

Do Calaveras County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Calaveras County, arrest warrants expire when the police take the person for whom the court issued the warrant into custody. An arrest warrant may also expire if the prosecution drops the charges against the person. Interested parties can find out if a warrant is still active by contacting the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office.