Glenn County Booking Logs

Glenn County publishes daily arrest reports on the sheriff office website. These PDF documents show recent bookings at the county jail in Willows. The sheriff office uploads new reports regularly with arrest information from across the county. Each report lists names, ages, charges, and booking dates. You can download and view these PDFs for free to find police blotter information in Glenn County without creating any account or paying fees.

Glenn County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Glenn County Sheriff Office handles law enforcement and jail operations for the entire county. The jail sits in Willows at 543 East Sycamore Street. This facility processes all adult bookings for Glenn County. When deputies or local police make an arrest, they bring people here. Staff collect fingerprints and photos. They record personal information and charges. This data appears in the daily arrest reports posted online.

View arrest reports at countyofglenn.net. The sheriff office posts daily PDF files showing recent bookings. Each report covers a specific date or time period. You can download the PDFs to your computer. Most PDF readers let you search by name using Ctrl+F or Command+F. This makes it easy to find specific arrests in Glenn County.

For questions about custody status or records not shown in the reports, call the jail. The phone number is listed on the sheriff website. Staff can search their system by name and tell you if someone is currently in custody. They can also provide information about bail, court dates, and visiting hours at the Glenn County jail.

Search Glenn County Arrest Reports

Go to the sheriff website and find the arrest reports page. Click on the date you want to view. The PDF will open in your browser or download to your computer. Scroll through the list to see all arrests for that date. Use your browser or PDF reader's search function to find a specific name quickly.

Reports only go back a certain number of days on the website. For older arrest records, file a public records request with the sheriff office. California law gives you the right to ask for booking logs from any date. The agency must respond within ten days. Some records may cost money to copy but basic booking information is usually free in Glenn County.

Note: Arrest information does not prove guilt and all charges are allegations until proven in court.

Police in Glenn County

Glenn County has no incorporated police departments. The sheriff office provides all law enforcement services across the county. Deputies patrol highways and respond to calls in all communities. Willows, Orland, and other towns rely on sheriff patrol. The California Highway Patrol assists with traffic enforcement on Interstate 5 and state highways through Glenn County.

CHP makes arrests for DUI and other traffic offenses. These arrestees get booked at the Glenn County jail. All bookings from any agency appear in the daily arrest reports. For police reports beyond booking information, contact the sheriff office records division in Glenn County.

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

Glenn County Jail

The jail operates at 543 East Sycamore Street in Willows. This facility serves Glenn County for all adult bookings. Men and women are housed in separate areas. Booking happens any time when arrests occur. Processing includes fingerprints, photos, and paperwork. Inmates go through medical screening. Staff enter all information into the jail management system that generates the daily arrest reports.

Inmates can make phone calls using the jail phone system. Calls are monitored and recorded except calls to attorneys. Family members can set up prepaid accounts to receive calls. Mail is allowed but goes through security screening. Photos and letters are acceptable. Packages are not permitted. Check with the jail about rules before sending anything to someone in Glenn County custody.

Visiting happens on scheduled days and times. Call the jail 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 the Glenn County jail.

Court Records in Glenn County

The Glenn County Superior Court handles criminal cases after arrest. The courthouse sits in Willows. You can search case information through the court website or in person. 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 Glenn County.

The District Attorney prosecutes crimes in Glenn 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 are located at the courthouse complex in Willows. They handle cases that begin with arrests shown in the police blotter for Glenn 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 Glenn County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Glenn County. Each has its own sheriff office and jail system with separate booking records and search methods.