Nevada County Arrest Records

Nevada County arrest records are details of individuals' arrests by law enforcement agencies within Nevada County, CA. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Nevada City Police Department, California Highway Patrol (CHP), Truckee Police Department, and other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies create arrest records when they take individuals into custody. An arrest becomes necessary if a law enforcement officer witnesses a crime and there is evidence that an individual:

• Committed a crime
• Intend to flee to avoid prosecution for a crime
• Poses a risk to self or the public.

In Nevada County, law enforcement may detain arrestees at local police holding cells, the Truckee Jail, and the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. Nevada County arrest records are part of Nevada County court records; they provide crucial information for criminal case trials within the Nevada County Superior Courts.

Are Arrest Records Public in Nevada County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Nevada County. The California Public Records Act (CPRA) mandates the public right to access government records (including Nevada County arrest records). However, the CPRA does not grant public access to Nevada County arrest records relating to

• Juvenile arrests
• Sealed or expunged record
• Sensitive security information
• Victim or witness information
• Information protected by federal and state privacy laws
• Federal or state intelligence gathering.

Only authorized entities and individuals with judicial orders can access Nevada County-exempted arrest records.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records contain the charges against the arrestees, personal details, booking, and bail or bond information. Typically, these include

• Legal name, aliases, date of birth, gender, race, and physical description of the owner of the record
• Charges against the record owner
• Booking number, mugshots, and fingerprints
• Date, time, and location of arrest
• Name of the arresting agency
• Name or badge number of the arresting officers
• Bail or Bond information
• Name of the detention facility and custody status
• Court date and case number (if applicable).

Nevada County Crime Rate

The California Department of Justice’s annual Crime & Clearances reports show a decline in violent and property-related crime incidents within Nevada County between 2022 and 2023. In 2023, there were 460 violent crimes and 555 property theft incidents. These figures were lower than the 497 violent and 626 property crime incidents in 2022. Within the period, larceny crimes were most common. Over 41% of violent and property crimes within Nevada in 2022 and 2023 were larceny-related. Also, larceny crimes accounted for 45.5% and 46.7% of crime incidents in Nevada County in 2021 and 2020.

Nevada County Arrest Statistics

Nevada County law enforcement agencies reports to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) show that 1,242 individuals were taken into custody for various offenses within the county in 2022. This figure indicates a significant decline in the number of arrests from 2020 data (no data input for 2021). 25% of arrestees within Nevada County in 2020 were females. Although data show a decline in arrests in 2022, females accounted for 28% of detainees. The table shows the number of male and female arrestees reported by some law enforcement agencies in Nevada County in 2020 and 2022.

Nevada County Arrest Statistics 2020 and 2022

Data Source: FBI Crime Explorer.

Note that there were no incident reports for the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, Truckee Police Department, and the Nevada City Police Department for 2021.

Find Nevada County Arrest Records

There are several options for accessing Nevada County arrest records. To access Nevada arrest records, information seekers should

• Visit the Nevada County Sheriff's Office Jail Media Report Page and view arrest information of persons taken into custody by law enforcement in the previous 30 days.
• Call the Nevada County Sheriff's Office or request access to arrest records in their possession at

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office

950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City,
CA 95959
Phone: (530) 265-1471

• Visit the Truckee Jail and request access to their Inmate arrest records at

10879 Donner Pass Road
Truckee,
CA 96160

• Visit local police departments and law enforcement agencies and request access to arrest records in their possession.

Free Arrest Record Search in Nevada County

For free access to Nevada County arrest records:

• Log in to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office Jail Media Report Page and look for arrest information of the county's current inmates
• Visit the Nevada County Sheriff's Office or other local police stations and request access to arrest records; they may provide basic information for free. However, certified copies of Nevada County arrest records may incur fees.
• Search Nevada County arrest information online. Some third-party websites may offer free access to Nevada County law enforcement records.

Get Nevada County Criminal Records

Criminal records are official documents that detail individuals' criminal activities and prosecutions. In Nevada County, criminal records (rap sheets or criminal histories) encompass documents relating to individuals' arrests, trials, convictions, and incarceration within the county's justice system. There are different options for accessing Nevada County criminal histories. To access Nevada County rap sheets:

• Log in to the Nevada Superior Court Web Portal
  • Register and log in to access the county's criminal histories.
• Visit the Nevada County Superior Court Mondays through Fridays during office hours (except on public holidays) at
  1100 Nevada City Highway,
  Nevada City,
  CA 95959
• Visit the Nevada County Clerk's Office and request access to criminal records that are not available online. The Clerk's Office is reachable at
  112 S Pine St, Nevada City,
  CA 95959
• Log in to the Nevada County Record Center
  • Click the Submit a Request link
  • On the new page, click County Public Records, or Sheriff Public Records
  • Use an email address to create an account, or click Interact Anonymously and create an anonymous account
  • Use the new account to log in and submit a request to access Nevada criminal records.

Requesters should note that accessing certified copies of Nevada County public records may involve fee payments.

Nevada County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Nevada County arrest and criminal records detail individuals' interactions with the county's criminal justice system. They become vital tools for crime prevention and securing lives. However, there are several distinctions between both documents, ranging from their creation, content, legal status, and longevity. The following points outline some differences between arrest and criminal records.

Creation

• Law enforcement agencies create arrest records to account for persons they take into custody for various crimes.
• The courts generate criminal records during case trials to document information about the prosecution process of individuals who commit criminal offenses.

Content

• An arrest record contains personal information of the arrestee, booking details, charges, and bail or bond information.
• Criminal records include arrest records and details about the trials, convictions, sentencing, and incarcerations of individuals for criminal activities.

Status

• An arrest record is a pretrial document. It does not confirm the guilt or innocence of the arrestee.
• A criminal record is a post-trial document, that confirms that an individual has been convicted of a crime

Longevity

• Arrest information may not be a permanent part of individuals’ records if the court does not find them guilty of crimes.
• Depending on the severity of a crime, a criminal conviction may remain on a record permanently.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information in Nevada County does not have expiry dates. However, the owners of arrest records can petition the courts to seal or remove them if they meet the legal requirements.

Expunge Nevada County Arrest Records

The California Penal Code § 851.8 permits individuals who can prove their innocence of a crime to petition the court to seal and destroy their arrest information. Also, California Penal Code § 1203.4 allows convicts who have completed the sentence for their crimes or fulfill the conditions for probation to petition for the expungement of arrest information for some misdemeanor and felony convictions. Under California penal laws, an individual can petition the court to destroy an arrest information if

• There were no charges against the arrestee
• The court dismissed the charges
• The court dismissed the charges after successful completion of a pretrial diversion program.
• The court acquitted the arrestee after trials
• The court vacated a conviction after an appeal
• Arrest results from mistaken identity (Factual Innocence).

For misdemeanor and felony (such as grand theft, commercial burglary, and drug-related offenses) arrests leading to convictions, petitioners can file for expungement of records upon completion of the sentence for the offense or fulfilling the conditions for probation. Also, juvenile offenders can file for sealing of their arrest information if they reach adulthood and demonstrate good behavior.

Also, the following waiting periods apply:

Non-conviction arrests (Factual Innocence) - within two years from the date of arrest

Arrests leading to convictions - after the completion of the sentence or probation. In addition, the petitioner must have no new convictions or pending criminal charges.

To petition for Nevada County arrest records expungement:

• Gather all documents relating to the arrest. These include the arrest record, court records, and proof of completion (for instance, completion certificate and receipts for payment of fines)
• Depending on the outcome of the arrest, download a Petition to Seal and Destroy Arrest Records Form (for factual innocence) or a Petition for Dismissal (for arrest leading to conviction)
• Complete the petition form and file it at the Nevada County Superior Court of California
• Pay all applicable filing fees.
• Serve a copy of the petition to the Nevada County District Attorney's Office
• Attend hearings (if any) to answer questions and counter objections from the District Attorney's Office or other interested parties.
• The court will review the petition and decide; if the petition is successful, the court will issue an order to destroy or seal the record.
• Follow up to ensure that the relevant agencies receive the court order
• Follow up and confirm that the agencies comply with the court order.

Nevada County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are court documents that authorize law enforcement to take individuals into custody. In Nevada County, a judge of the Superior County may issue an arrest warrant for any of the following reasons:

• Law enforcement shows probable cause that a person committed an arrestable offense
• The District Attorney files criminal charges against an individual and provides sufficient evidence to back it up
• An individual fails to appear in court for a scheduled hearing, trial, or sentencing after a conviction
• A convict does not adhere to the terms of probation
• There is a grand jury indictment against an individual
• A suspect is a flight risk or a danger to the public
• A person is a non-compliant material witness.

A legally valid Nevada County arrest warrant must contain

• The date of issuance and the signature of the issuing Judge/magistrate of the Nevada County Superior Court
• Name, aliases, and physical description of the suspect/defendant
• Charges against the individual
• Probable cause statement outlining the facts and evidence of the crime
• Jurisdictions within which the warrant is valid
• Bail information (if applicable)
• Instructions on how to execute and return the warranty after apprehending the suspect/defendant.

Nevada County Arrest Warrant Search

To find Nevada County active arrest records, information seekers should

• Call or visit the Nevada County Sheriff's Office for information relating to active warrants.
• Log in to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office Active Arrest Warrants Page and view information or use names to search for wanted persons.
• Visit the Nevada County Superior Court website; register, log in, and search records for active arrest warrants attached to individuals’ information.
• Contact local police departments for information about active arrest warrants.
• Search for Nevada County on local media websites and notice boards
• Look for information about Nevada County active arrest warrants on third-party websites that offer access to the county's law enforcement records.

Do Nevada County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants do not expire in Nevada. They remain active until law enforcement apprehends the individuals or the court recalls them if the subject/defendant dies.