California Criminal Records Grab A Free Copy Online

By Christopher Evans


California arrest records are important documents that will contain the date of arrest, specific violation and the location where the incident happened. They are considered as legal documents with many uses.

Many people obtain such records for several uses. Some people obtain the records for personal reference. Some can also use the records when applying for a job or licenses. Some institutions and counties will require the record before you get to obtain a gun license or driver's license. Another use of such record is for applying for foreign adoption, passport and visa/immigration. You don't have to be "arrested" just to get the record. You can obtain a record to show that you have never been arrested at all and it will help your application immensely.

The state public records act allows certain people to obtain the records. The act is also echoed in the California constitution. The records are kept in the California Department of Justice.

You don't have to worry about ordinary people getting your record though; the records can only be given to specific people, agencies and companies. It will be easy for you to obtain your own records but you can't just ask if your neighbor was arrested for a specific crime unless if granted by the court. Companies doing background checks on employees and applicants can apply for such records within reason and under oath of confidentiality. Some agencies may easily obtain such records for legal purposes such as the police force and military.

In order to obtain such record, you can visit the Department of Justice. First you need information of the record such as name, type of arrest or subject matter, location and sometimes the date of incident or arrest. It will take about 10 days for the DOJ to find the record. If after 14 days the record can't be found, the DOJ will then give a specific date or timetable of the release of such record. Costs for obtaining records can be as little as 10 cents per page for duplicating the said records. Requesting for records to be encoded, faxed or print will incur costs depending on the county you are in. Usually they will charge full cost if you want your record to be printed.

Sometimes obtaining the arrest record can be time consuming. If you're just looking for information about possible sex offenders, it's now possible to search online databases that offer the service. In fact, it's better to search online because it's updated and fast. You also don't have to leave your home and you can search for information in private. Searching for information about sex offenders in your locality is possible due to the Megan's law.




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