Santa Clara County Jail Records

Santa Clara County police blotter information comes from the Department of Correction and multiple city police agencies in Silicon Valley. The online inmate search system shows current bookings at county jail facilities. Cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale contribute arrest data. You can search for inmates online any time or call the Records Division for detailed information about bookings in Santa Clara County.

Department of Correction Inmate Search

The Santa Clara County Department of Correction operates multiple jail facilities across the county. The main office is in San Jose. All booking data flows into one online system for public access. The database updates regularly with current inmate information.

Search for inmates at eservices.sccgov.org/OVR/findinmate/Find. The system is free and available 24 hours a day. Type a name to see if someone is in custody. Results show charges, booking dates, and which facility holds the person. Click on a result for full details about the arrest in Santa Clara County.

The database goes offline for maintenance every Monday between 12:30 AM and 2 AM. Plan your searches accordingly. For questions about inmates outside maintenance hours, call the Department of Correction at (408) 299-2305. The Records Division is at (408) 808-4705 for formal records requests.

Search Police Blotter Records

Santa Clara County offers free online access to inmate records. The system at eservices.sccgov.org/OVR/findinmate/Find shows current bookings. Enter a name to see if someone is in custody. The database updates constantly except during Monday morning maintenance windows.

For arrests made by city police departments, check with the specific agency. San Jose Police Department has its own records system. Call (408) 277-4261 for SJPD records. Copies cost 22 cents per page. Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, and other cities also operate independent police departments with separate records request processes.

Some areas contract with the Sheriff for law enforcement. Unincorporated areas use Sheriff deputies. All arrests in those areas go through the county jail system. Search the online database for bookings from both city police and Sheriff deputies across Santa Clara County.

For past arrest records not shown online, contact the Records Division at (408) 808-4705. They can search old booking logs and arrest reports. Processing time varies based on how far back the records go in Santa Clara County.

Booking Information Details

Santa Clara County booking records include basic facts about each arrest. Under California Government Code 7923.600, the Department of Correction must release certain data to the public. This includes name, age, and physical description. It also covers charges and bail amount set by the court.

A typical Santa Clara County booking entry shows these items:

• Full name and date of birth
• Booking date and time
• Physical description
• Arrest location
• Criminal charges
• Bail amount
• Housing facility

The online system shows booking logs only. Full arrest reports contain investigation details that fall under Penal Code 13300. The arresting agency may release reports after a case closes, but you must make a written request. Contact the specific police department or Sheriff for arrest reports in Santa Clara County.

Note: The system is unavailable every Monday between 12:30 AM and 2 AM for scheduled maintenance.

City Police Records

Many cities in Santa Clara County operate their own police departments. San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and others each have independent forces. These cities book people into county jails but keep their own arrest reports at city headquarters.

Other areas contract with the Sheriff for law enforcement. Unincorporated areas use Sheriff deputies. All arrests go through the county jail system. Search the online inmate database for bookings from any agency in Santa Clara County.

Public Records Access

California law requires booking information to be public. The Department of Correction posts it online at eservices.sccgov.org/OVR/findinmate/Find under Government Code 7923.600. You do not need to explain why you want to search. Anyone can look up jail records in Santa Clara County.

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 any Santa Clara County jail facility.

For written records requests, contact the Records Division at (408) 808-4705. They handle California Public Records Act requests for the Department of Correction. City police departments have their own processes for arrest reports and police records in Santa Clara County.

Court Case Information

After a booking in Santa Clara County, cases move to Superior Court. The court has locations in San Jose, Palo Alto, Morgan Hill, 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 Santa Clara 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 documents. Most criminal cases are public unless sealed by court order.

For help with court records in Santa Clara County, contact the Clerk's Office at your local 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 Santa Clara County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Santa Clara 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.