SLO County Arrest Information

San Luis Obispo County police blotter records come from the Sheriff's Office on the Central Coast. The online booking log shows recent arrests at the county jail. This system serves cities like San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Atascadero. You can view booking logs online that update daily or call the Sheriff for current inmate information in San Luis Obispo County.

Sheriff Booking Log

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff operates the county jail in the city of San Luis Obispo. The Sheriff posts booking logs online for public access. These logs show recent arrests and who is currently in custody. The website updates daily with new booking information.

View booking logs at slosheriff.org/WebLogs/BookingLog. The system shows recent bookings in a table format. You can see names, booking dates, charges, and bail amounts. The logs cover recent arrests from across San Luis Obispo County.

For current inmate information or questions about custody status, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. They can search for people by name and tell you if someone is in jail. The booking log online shows recent data, but calling gives you the most current information in San Luis Obispo County.

Booking Information Details

San Luis Obispo County booking logs include basic facts about each arrest. Under California Government Code 7923.600, the Sheriff must release certain data to the public. This includes name, booking date, and charges. Bail amounts also appear in the public logs.

A typical SLO County booking log entry shows the following:

• Full name
• Booking date
• Arrest location
• Criminal charges
• Bail amount

The online booking log shows recent arrests. For detailed arrest reports or old records, you need to contact the Sheriff's Office. Full 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 written request in San Luis Obispo County.

Note: The booking log updates daily, so new arrests appear within 24 hours of booking.

Getting Police Blotter Records

San Luis Obispo County makes booking logs public online. Visit slosheriff.org/WebLogs/BookingLog to see recent arrests. The system is free and available to anyone. You do not need to give a reason to view the booking logs.

For written records like detailed arrest reports, submit a California Public Records Act request to the Sheriff. Contact the Sheriff's Office to ask about their request process. Tell them what records you need and the approximate date. They can search their files and let you know what exists in San Luis Obispo County.

VINE Link offers 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 Luis Obispo County jail.

Cities in SLO County

San Luis Obispo County includes several cities. The Sheriff handles law enforcement for unincorporated areas. Some cities like San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles have their own police departments. All arrests result in bookings at the county jail regardless of which agency made the arrest.

Cities with their own police departments keep separate arrest reports at city headquarters. For reports from city police, contact the specific department. For booking logs that show who is in jail, check the Sheriff's online system at slosheriff.org/WebLogs/BookingLog for arrests from any agency in San Luis Obispo County.

Court Case Files

After a booking in San Luis Obispo County, cases move to Superior Court. The court has locations in San Luis Obispo and other cities. Court records show charges, hearings, and case outcomes. These files tie back to the original arrest but contain more detail than a booking log.

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

For help with court records in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County.

Nearby Counties

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