Pasadena Arrest Information
Pasadena police blotter records come from the Pasadena Police Department. The city has its own police force. When police make an arrest in Pasadena, the person is booked at Los Angeles County Jail. The police department handles requests for police reports and arrest records. You can request a report by phone or in person. The blotter shows booking data for people arrested in Pasadena.
Pasadena Quick Facts
Pasadena Police Records
The Pasadena Police Department keeps arrest records and police reports for the city. The department has a public records section that handles requests. If you need a copy of a police report from Pasadena, you must submit a request. The department charges $10 per report. This is a reasonable fee compared to other cities in Los Angeles County.
Common requests include arrest logs, call for service logs, daily activity logs, statistics, 911 recordings, and crime reports. The department follows California law when deciding what to release. Some records are public, others are not. If your request is denied, they will tell you why. Processing time varies depending on the case.
| Agency | Pasadena Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 207 N Garfield Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 |
| Phone | (626) 744-4241 |
| Public Records | (626) 744-4565 |
| Jail Section | (626) 744-4616 |
| Report Fee | $10.00 |
You can request police records by calling the public records section at (626) 744-4565. They will tell you what info you need to provide. Most requests need the date of the incident, location, and names of people involved. The case number helps if you have it. Once your request is approved, they make copies and send them to you. The fee is $10 per report.
Los Angeles County Booking Records
People arrested in Pasadena are booked at Los Angeles County Jail. The county has several jail facilities. You can search for inmates online using the LA County Sheriff inmate information system. The system has two main tools. One is the Inmate Information Center at app5.lasd.org. The other is the Booking Log at app5.lasd.org.
The Inmate Information Center shows current inmates. The Booking Log shows recent bookings from the past few days. You can search by name, booking number, or date. Each entry has the person's name, booking number, age, charge, and bail amount. The system has reCAPTCHA checks to stop bots.
If you cannot find someone in the inmate search, try searching by a different name or check back later. Some bookings take time to show up in the system. For help with the booking system, contact the LA County Sheriff Records Bureau at (562) 345-4441. The bureau is at 12440 East Imperial Highway in Norwalk.
California Public Records Act
The California Public Records Act governs access to police records in Pasadena. Under Government Code section 7923.600, law enforcement must release certain details about arrests. These include the name, age, time of arrest, location, and charge. This is the basic info in the police blotter.
Full arrest reports and incident reports are often exempt under Penal Code sections 11105 and 11075. The Pasadena Police Department may refuse to release these reports if they are part of an ongoing investigation. Once a case is closed or goes to court, more records may become public. The booking log is usually public right away because it is just a summary.
If the department denies your request, they must tell you why. They cite the section of law that allows them to keep the record private. You can appeal the decision or file a complaint if you disagree. Legal help may be needed to challenge a denial. More on the law is at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov.
Background Checks in Pasadena
If you need a background check in Pasadena, you can get your criminal record from the California Department of Justice. The DOJ uses Live Scan fingerprinting. You go to a Live Scan site and pay the fee. The DOJ sends you a report of your criminal history. The fee is $25 for a personal check.
Live Scan sites are located across California. Find one near Pasadena at oag.ca.gov. The process takes a few weeks. The DOJ mails you the report or sends it electronically. Employers and licensing agencies also use Live Scan checks. The process is the same but the fee may be higher.
Background checks show arrests, convictions, and pending cases. They do not show expunged records. If you have an old arrest, you may be able to get it removed from your record. California law allows some people to petition for expungement. Check with a lawyer or legal aid group if you need help.
Note: Pasadena Police Department charges $10 per report for public records requests, and has a dedicated jail section at (626) 744-4616.
Pasadena Crime Data
Crime statistics for Pasadena come from the police department and the California DOJ. The data shows arrest trends, crime rates, and public safety info. Pasadena is a mid-sized city in Los Angeles County. You can see how many arrests happen each year and what charges are most common.
The California DOJ tracks arrest data by city. The OpenJustice portal has stats for Pasadena. You can filter by year, charge, and age. The data is updated regularly. Go to openjustice.doj.ca.gov to view the portal. The crime statistics dashboard shows charts and graphs for trends.
The Pasadena Police Department may also publish its own crime reports. Some departments post annual stats online. Check the city website or call the department to ask if they have data. Crime stats help you understand public safety trends in Pasadena.
Los Angeles County Police Blotter
Pasadena is in Los Angeles County. All arrests in the city are processed through the Los Angeles County jail system. The county sheriff handles custody and booking records for the entire county. For more on Los Angeles County arrest records, inmate search tools, and booking logs, visit the Los Angeles County police blotter page.