San Francisco Arrest Database

San Francisco County police blotter records come from the Sheriff and the San Francisco Police Department. This unique county operates as a consolidated city-county with one jail system. The inmate search system shows current bookings at county jail facilities. San Francisco PD handles most arrests within the city limits. You can search for inmates online through the Sheriff's website or request police records through a separate portal for arrest information in San Francisco County.

Sheriff Inmate Search

The San Francisco Sheriff operates county jail facilities in the city. The main office for Central Records and Warrants sits at 850 Bryant Street, Room 460. The Sheriff posts current inmate data online so the public can search for people in custody. This system covers all jail facilities in San Francisco County.

Search for inmates at sfsheriff.com/find-person-jail. The database shows who is currently in custody. Type a name to see if someone is booked. Results show basic information about the person and their charges. Click on a result for more details about the booking in San Francisco County.

For official records requests, contact the Central Records and Warrants Unit at (415) 553-9505. They handle booking records and other Sheriff documents. The unit is located at 850 Bryant Street in Room 460. Walk-in service is available during business hours for people who need certified copies or detailed booking records.

Search Police Records

San Francisco County has two main sources for arrest information. The Sheriff handles jail bookings. The Police Department handles arrest reports and incident records. Both agencies have online systems for public access to different types of records.

For current inmates, use the Sheriff's search at sfsheriff.com/find-person-jail. This shows who is in custody right now. For police reports and arrest documentation, go to the SFPD public records portal at sanfranciscopd.govqa.us. The Police Department uses GovQA to handle California Public Records Act requests.

San Francisco Police Department headquarters sits at 1245 3rd Street. The main phone line is 1-415-837-7000. Call to ask about records request procedures or to check on the status of a pending request. Processing times vary based on how complex the request is and how far back the records go in San Francisco County.

The criminal case search fee is $15 through the Sheriff. Copies cost $0.50 per page. These fees apply to certified copies and official documents. Some records may be available for free online, but certified copies require payment and a formal request process in San Francisco County.

Arrest Information Details

San Francisco County booking records include basic facts about each arrest. Under California Government Code 7923.600, the Sheriff must release certain information to the public. This covers name, age, and physical description. It also includes charges and bail amount.

A typical San Francisco County booking entry shows the following:

• Full name and date of birth
• Booking date and time
• Physical description
• Arrest location
• Criminal charges
• Bail set by the court

The online inmate search shows current bookings only. For past arrest records, you need to contact the Sheriff or Police Department. Full arrest reports contain investigation details that may be exempt under Penal Code 13300 while a case is pending. After a case closes, reports become available through a records request process in San Francisco County.

Note: San Francisco operates as a consolidated city-county, so there is only one jail system serving the entire area.

City Police Department

San Francisco Police Department serves the entire city and county. SFPD handles most arrests and maintains detailed records of all incidents. The department has a public records portal for requesting documents. Arrests made by SFPD officers result in bookings at the Sheriff's jail facilities.

Other law enforcement agencies like BART Police and federal officers may also make arrests in San Francisco. Those bookings appear in the Sheriff's jail system if the person is held in county custody rather than federal detention.

Public Records Access

California law requires booking information to be public. The Sheriff posts current inmates online at sfsheriff.com/find-person-jail under Government Code 7923.600. You do not need to explain why you want to search. Anyone can look up jail records in San Francisco County.

For Police Department records, use the GovQA portal at sanfranciscopd.govqa.us. This system handles all Public Records Act requests to SFPD. You can ask for arrest reports, incident logs, or other police documents. The portal tracks your request and sends updates as they process it.

VINE Link provides free custody notifications. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-877-411-5588. Enter the person's name and your contact info. The system sends alerts by phone, email, or text when someone gets released from San Francisco County jail.

Court Case Files

After a booking in San Francisco County, cases move to Superior Court. The courthouse is located in the Civic Center area. Court records show charges, hearings, and case outcomes. These files reference the original arrest but contain much more detail than a booking log.

You can search court cases online through the San Francisco County Superior Court website. The system lets you look up cases by name or case number. Court files include criminal complaints, bail reviews, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Most criminal cases are public unless sealed by a judge.

For help with court records in San Francisco County, contact the Clerk's Office at the courthouse. Staff can search files and make copies for a fee. Certified copies cost more than regular ones but are needed for some legal purposes. The court also posts calendars online showing upcoming hearings throughout San Francisco County.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near San Francisco County. Each has its own jail system and arrest database. Check the county where the arrest occurred if you are not sure which database to search.