Siskiyou County Arrest Records

Arrests in Siskiyou County occur when law enforcement officers determine there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed upon issuance of an arrest warrant by a court or when an individual poses an immediate threat to public safety. The arrest process involves several steps:

• Apprehension: The individual is detained by law enforcement officers.
• Transportation: The individual is transported to a detention facility.
• Booking and Processing:
• Identification: Recording the Individual's name, address, and date of birth.
• Documentation of the fingerprinting and mugshots for official purposes
• Medical and Mental Health Screening to address any immediate health concerns.
• Documentation of Charges: Official recording of the alleged offenses
• Recording of arrest circumstances, including place of arrest, date of arrest, and arresting officers/agency details.
• Confiscation and inventory of suspect's personal belongings pending his release.
• Documentation of bail/bold eligibility.
• Intimation of the suspect's right to be silent and to seek legal redress.

In Siskiyou County, detainees are typically held at the Siskiyou County Jail, located at 315 South Oregon Street,
Yreka, CA 96097

The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency responsible for creating and maintaining arrest records. These records are closely linked to Siskiyou County Court Records, which detail subsequent legal proceedings such as arraignments, hearings, and trials. Arrest records also contribute to broader public records databases, serving as an essential component of criminal justice transparency.

Are Arrest Records Public in Siskiyou County?

Under the California Public Records Act (CPRA), Government Code §6250, most arrest records in Siskiyou County are public and accessible to individuals upon request. However, the following categories of information are exempt from public disclosure:

• Juvenile records protected under the Welfare and Institutions Code §827.
• Ongoing investigations: Information whose discourse can jeopardize active cases is also withheld, per Government Code §6254(f).
• Sensitive Victim Details: Information about victims, particularly in cases of sexual assault or domestic violence, is protected by privacy laws.

To access arrest records, individuals can contact the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office:

305 Butte Street,
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8300

Requesters must provide identifying details, such as the subject's full name and the date of arrest, and may be required to pay a fee for processing or copies.

Siskiyou County Arrest Statistics

Arrests and incarceration data in Siskiyou County are compiled by local law enforcement agencies and reported under the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. These statistics include:

• The total number of arrests made annually.
• Arrests categorized by offense types (e.g., Violent Crimes, property crimes, drug offenses)
• Demographic breakdowns, including age, gender, and race.

For detailed information, you can consult the California Department of Justice’s Criminal Justice Statistics Center (CJSC).

Siskiyou County's incarceration rate is 480 per 100,000 people. There are 104 jail beds and an average daily population of 101 inmates in Siskiyou County jail. The arrest rate in the county is 3,824 per 100,000

Find Siskiyou County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Siskiyou County can be accessed through several resources:

1. Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office, which maintains recent booking logs and arrest information.
2. California Department of Justice (DOJ) offers criminal history summaries that are available to individuals upon submission of fingerprint data.
3. Online platforms: Many public records databases provide access to arrest and detention records for a fee.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In California, arrest records generally remain on a person's record indefinitely. However, under California Penal Code §851.8, individuals may petition for the expungement of arrest records if:

• No charges were filed.
• Charges were dismissed.
• The individual was acquitted.

Expungement removes the record from public access but does not eliminate it entirely from law enforcement databases.

Siskiyou County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a judicial order authorizing law enforcement to detain an individual suspected of a crime. In Siskiyou County, warrants are issued under the guidelines of the California Penal Code §813, requiring:

• Probable Cause established through a sworn affidavit.
• Approval by a judge or magistrate.

Warrants typically include:

• The suspect's name and description.
• A description of the alleged offense.
• The signature, name, and office of the authorizing judge or magistrate.
• Instructions for executing the warrant.

Law enforcement agencies, including the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office, are tasked with serving these warrants.

Do Siskiyou County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrests in Siskiyou County generally do not expire. Felony warrants remain active indefinitely, while certain misdemeanor warrants may be affected by the statute of limitations outlined in California Penal Code §799 et seq. Circumstances such as plea agreements or legislative changes can impact a warrant's validity.