El Dorado County Arrest Records

El Dorado County publishes an online inmate roster through the CitizenRIMS platform. You can search for people held at jail facilities in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. 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, charges, booking dates, and bail amounts. The search tool is free and requires no account to access police blotter information in El Dorado County.

El Dorado County Sheriff Custody Services

The El Dorado County Sheriff Office operates two jail facilities. The main jail sits in Placerville on Cold Springs Road. South Lake Tahoe has a smaller facility serving the eastern part of the county. Both jails book arrestees from across El Dorado County. Staff update the online database as processing happens. You can search for people held at either location through one central system.

Search incarcerated people at eldoradosheriff.citizenrims.com. 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 regularly as jails process new arrests and releases in El Dorado County.

For general questions, call the sheriff office at (530) 621-5655. Staff can help if you cannot find someone in the online database. They can provide information about visiting hours, phone calls, and how to send mail or money to inmates in El Dorado County custody.

Search El Dorado County Jail Roster

Go to the CitizenRIMS 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 may disappear 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. Report copies cost $0.25 per page. Clearance letters are $30 and local criminal history reports cost $25 in El Dorado County.

Law Enforcement in El Dorado County

South Lake Tahoe has its own police department serving that city. Officers make arrests and book people at the local jail facility. Placerville Police Department handles law enforcement in the county seat. The sheriff office provides patrol for unincorporated areas and smaller communities across El Dorado County. The California Highway Patrol covers US Highway 50 and other state highways through the county.

All arrests from these agencies go through county jail facilities. Bookings appear in the same online database regardless of which agency made the arrest. For police reports beyond booking information, contact the specific agency that handled your case in El Dorado County.

Note: Booking information represents accusations and does not prove guilt until adjudicated in court.

California Arrest Record Laws

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 El Dorado County 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 El Dorado County arrest records in state databases stay accurate for background checks.

El Dorado County Jail Facilities

The main jail in Placerville handles most bookings for El Dorado County. This facility houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. Men and women are housed separately. Booking happens around the clock when arrests occur. Processing includes fingerprints, photos, and medical screening. Staff enter all information into the database that feeds the online search tool.

South Lake Tahoe Jail serves the eastern part of the county. This smaller facility handles local bookings and houses some inmates. Both jails follow the same rules for phone calls, mail, and visits. Inmates can make calls using prepaid accounts or collect calls. Mail goes through security screening. Photos and letters are allowed but packages are not.

Visiting schedules vary by facility. Check the CitizenRIMS portal or call ahead to confirm when you can visit. Visitors must follow dress codes and behavior rules. Bring valid ID when you come. Registration may be required before your first visit to El Dorado County jail facilities.

Court Records in El Dorado County

The El Dorado County Superior Court handles criminal cases after arrest. Courthouses operate in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. 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 El Dorado County.

The District Attorney prosecutes crimes in El Dorado 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 El Dorado 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 El Dorado County.

Nearby Counties

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