Shasta County Arrest Logs

Shasta County police blotter records come from the Sheriff's Office in Redding. The In-Custody Roster shows current inmates at the county jail. This Northern California county serves Redding and surrounding areas. You can view the custody roster online or call the jail for specific questions about booking information in Shasta County.

Sheriff In-Custody Roster

The Shasta County Sheriff operates the jail at 1655 West Street in Redding. All arrests in the county go through this facility. The Sheriff posts an In-Custody Roster online for public access. This roster shows who is currently in jail with basic booking information.

View the roster at shastacounty.gov/sheriff/page/incustody. The system shows current inmates in a table format. You can see names, booking dates, and charges. The roster updates as people get booked and released at the Shasta County jail.

For questions about inmates or to verify custody status, call the jail at (530) 245-6100. Staff can search for people by name and tell you if someone is in custody. The jail is located at 1655 West Street in Redding and serves all of Shasta County.

Getting Booking Information

Shasta County makes the In-Custody Roster public online. Visit shastacounty.gov/sheriff/page/incustody to see current inmates. The roster is free and available to anyone. You do not need to give a reason to view it.

For detailed arrest reports or past records, contact the Sheriff's Office. Call (530) 245-6100 to ask about records request procedures. Written requests follow the California Public Records Act. Tell them what information you need and the approximate date. They can search their files and let you know what records exist in Shasta County.

Redding Police Department handles most arrests within city limits. The Redding PD has its own records division. Contact them for arrest reports made by city officers. All bookings go to the county jail regardless of which agency made the arrest, so check the Sheriff's roster for custody status in Shasta County.

Custody Roster Details

Shasta 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 includes name, booking date, and charges. Bail amounts may also appear in the public roster.

A typical Shasta County custody roster entry shows the following:

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

The online roster shows current inmates only. For past arrest records or detailed reports, contact the Sheriff's Office at (530) 245-6100. 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 written request in Shasta County.

Note: The roster updates as people get booked and released, so check back often for current data.

Public Records Access

California law requires booking information to be public. Shasta County posts the In-Custody Roster online at shastacounty.gov/sheriff/page/incustody under Government Code 7923.600. You do not need to explain why you want to view the roster. Anyone can look it up.

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

For written records requests, contact the Sheriff at (530) 245-6100. They handle California Public Records Act requests for booking logs and arrest reports. Processing time varies based on how complex your request is and how far back the records go in Shasta County.

Related Public Records

Other offices in Shasta County keep records that may relate to arrests. The District Attorney files criminal charges. The Probation Department tracks people on probation. The court system maintains case files. Each office has its own process for releasing records to the public under California law.

The California Department of Justice maintains state-level arrest data. You can get your own criminal history by submitting fingerprints through Live Scan. This costs $25 and shows all California arrests, not just Shasta County. Visit oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review for details on requesting your own record.

For questions about records from other agencies in Shasta County, contact each office directly. The Sheriff handles arrest records and booking logs. The court keeps case files. The Probation Department has supervision records. Each agency follows the California Public Records Act but processes requests separately.

Court Case Information

After a booking in Shasta County, cases move to Superior Court in Redding. Court records show charges, hearings, and case outcomes. These files tie back to the original arrest but contain more detail than a booking log or custody roster.

You can search court cases online through the Shasta 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 a judge.

For help with court records in Shasta County, contact the Clerk's Office at the courthouse in Redding. 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 Shasta County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Shasta 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.