Contra Costa Arrest Logs

Contra Costa County publishes in-custody reports online through the sheriff office website. You can search for current inmates at detention facilities in Martinez and Richmond. The database updates throughout the day with new bookings and releases. Law enforcement agencies across the county report arrests to the central system. Each record shows names, booking dates, charges, and facility locations. The search tool is free to use and requires no account creation for police blotter access in Contra Costa County.

Contra Costa Sheriff Custody Services

The Contra Costa County Sheriff Office operates two main detention facilities. Martinez Detention Facility sits at 1000 Ward Street. West County Detention Facility operates in Richmond at 5555 Giant Highway. Both jails book arrestees from across the county. Staff update the online database as processing happens. You can search for people held at either location through one central system.

Search custody reports at inmateinfo.so.cccounty.us. The portal shows current inmates and recent bookings. Enter a name to see results. The system displays booking dates, charges, bail amounts, and housing locations. Updates happen in real time as the jails process new arrests and releases in Contra Costa County.

For general questions, call Custody Services Bureau at (925) 646-4496. This number works 24 hours a day. For specific questions about Martinez Detention Facility, call (925) 335-4600. Staff can help if you cannot find someone in the online database or need information about visiting hours and mail rules in Contra Costa County.

Search Contra Costa Inmate Reports

Go to the in-custody reports website. You can browse all current inmates or search by name. Enter a first and last name if you are looking for someone specific. Results show booking details and custody status. Click on a name to see more information about charges and bail amounts.

The online system shows current inmates only. Once someone gets released, their record disappears from the search tool. For historical arrest records, file a public records request with the sheriff office. California law gives you the right to ask for booking logs from past dates. The agency must respond within ten days. Some records may cost money to copy but basic booking information is usually free in Contra Costa County.

Police Departments in Contra Costa County

Many cities in Contra Costa County have their own police departments. Richmond, Concord, Antioch, and Walnut Creek are among the largest. Each department makes arrests and books people at county detention facilities. All bookings appear in the same sheriff database regardless of which agency made the arrest.

Some cities contract with the sheriff office for law enforcement. These include Lafayette, Danville, and San Ramon. Sheriff deputies patrol these areas and make arrests. Other cities like Pittsburg, Brentwood, and Martinez run their own police departments. The California Highway Patrol covers state highways throughout Contra Costa County. All of these agencies use the county jail system for bookings.

For police reports beyond booking information, contact the specific agency that handled your case. Many departments have online portals for public records requests. Response times and fees vary by agency in Contra Costa County.

Note: Booking does not equal guilt and all charges are allegations until proven in court.

California Law on Arrest Records

State law requires police to release certain booking information. Government Code Section 7923.600 lists what must be public. This includes the name and occupation of every arrested person, their physical description including date of birth, color of eyes and hair, sex, height and weight, the time and date of arrest, the time and date of booking, the location of the arrest, the factual circumstances surrounding the arrest, and the bail amount. Law enforcement must make this information public in California.

Some records stay confidential during active investigations. Complete criminal history summaries are protected under Penal Code Section 11105. Only law enforcement and authorized agencies can access these master records. The California Department of Justice maintains statewide criminal records. Local agencies like Contra Costa Sheriff compile their own summaries under Penal Code Section 13300. These can be released if doing so enhances public safety.

You can review your own criminal record through the DOJ Record Review process. This requires fingerprints at a Live Scan location. The fee is $25. You get a complete summary of arrests and convictions on file. If errors exist, you can challenge them through the Record Review Unit. This ensures Contra Costa County arrest records in state databases stay accurate for background checks.

Contra Costa County Detention Facilities

Martinez Detention Facility serves as the main jail for the county. This facility handles most bookings and houses pretrial detainees. Booking happens around the clock. Processing includes fingerprints, photos, and medical screening. Staff enter all information into the database that feeds the online search tool for Contra Costa County.

West County Detention Facility in Richmond provides additional capacity. This jail handles overflow and houses some sentenced inmates. Both facilities follow the same rules for phone calls, mail, and visits. Inmates can make collect calls or use prepaid accounts. Mail goes through security screening. Photos and letters are allowed but packages are not.

Visiting schedules vary by facility. Check the sheriff website or call ahead to confirm when you can visit. Visitors must follow dress codes and behavior rules. Bring valid ID when you come. Some jails require registration before your first visit to Contra Costa County detention facilities.

Court Records in Contra Costa County

The Contra Costa County Superior Court handles criminal cases after arrest. Courthouses operate in Martinez, Richmond, Walnut Creek, and Pittsburg. You can search case information online through the court website. Dockets show charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Some records are sealed or confidential. Most adult criminal cases are public once filed with the court in Contra Costa County.

The District Attorney prosecutes crimes in Contra Costa County. Their office keeps files on active cases. You can request public records from the DA through standard channels. The Public Defender represents people who cannot afford private attorneys. Both offices have locations at the courthouse complexes. They handle cases that begin with arrests shown in the police blotter for Contra Costa County.

For people sent to state prison, use the CDCR inmate search instead of county resources. State inmates are no longer in county custody. The CIRIS database tracks prison locations and release dates. County jails hold people awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Longer sentences get served in state facilities after transfer from Contra Costa County.

Major Cities in Contra Costa County

Several large cities in Contra Costa County have their own pages with local police department information and arrest records details.

Other cities in Contra Costa County include Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, and Danville. All arrests in these cities are processed through Contra Costa County detention facilities.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Contra Costa County. Each has its own sheriff office and jail system with separate booking records and inmate search tools.