Humboldt County Arrest Logs

Humboldt County publishes daily jail reports on the sheriff office website. These reports show recent arrests and bookings at the county correctional facility in Eureka. Staff upload new reports each morning with booking information from the previous day. You can view disposition of arrest lists, release reports, and daily booking sheets. Each document shows names, ages, charges, and booking dates for police blotter access in Humboldt County.

Humboldt County Sheriff Jail Records

The Humboldt County Sheriff Office operates the correctional facility at 826 Fourth Street in Eureka. This jail handles all adult bookings for the county. When law enforcement makes an arrest anywhere in Humboldt County, they bring people here for processing. Staff collect fingerprints and photos. They record charges and personal information. All this data appears in the daily reports posted online.

View jail reports at humboldtgov.org. The sheriff office uploads reports every morning. These include disposition of arrest lists showing who got arrested, release reports showing who got out, and daily booking sheets with detailed information. You can download these PDF documents for free to find police blotter information in Humboldt County.

For general questions, call the sheriff office at 707-445-7251. Staff can help if you cannot find someone in the daily reports. They can tell you about custody status, bail amounts, and visiting hours. The main office is located at 826 Fourth Street in Eureka for in-person inquiries about arrest records in Humboldt County.

Search Humboldt County Jail Reports

Go to the jail reports webpage on the county website. You will see links to different types of reports by date. Click on the report you want to view. The PDF will open in your browser. You can scroll through the list or use your browser's search function to find specific names. Press Ctrl+F or Command+F to search within the document.

Reports only cover recent dates 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 Humboldt County.

Note: Booking does not equal guilt and charges may be dismissed or reduced later.

Law Enforcement in Humboldt County

Eureka has its own police department serving the largest city in Humboldt County. Officers make arrests within city limits and book people at the county jail. Arcata Police Department handles law enforcement in that city. Fortuna has a small police department. The sheriff office provides patrol for unincorporated areas and contract cities across Humboldt County.

The California Highway Patrol covers US Highway 101 and other state routes through the county. CHP makes arrests for traffic offenses and DUI. All of these agencies book arrestees at the county jail. Every booking appears in the daily reports regardless of which agency made the arrest in Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt County arrest records in state databases stay accurate for background checks.

Humboldt County Correctional Facility

The jail operates at 826 Fourth Street in Eureka. This facility handles all adult bookings for Humboldt County. Men and women are housed in separate areas. Booking happens around the clock when arrests occur. Processing includes fingerprints, photos, and medical screening. Staff enter all information into the jail management system that generates the daily reports posted online.

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 the jail rules before sending anything to someone in Humboldt County custody.

Visiting happens on scheduled days and times. Check the county website or call the jail to confirm the schedule. Visitors must follow dress codes and behavior rules. Bring valid ID when you visit. Registration may be required before your first visit to the Humboldt County jail.

Court Records in Humboldt County

The Humboldt County Superior Court handles criminal cases after arrest. The main courthouse sits in Eureka. 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 Humboldt County.

The District Attorney prosecutes crimes in Humboldt 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 Eureka. They handle cases that begin with arrests shown in the police blotter for Humboldt 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 Humboldt County.

Nearby Counties

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