Anaheim Arrest Records Lookup

Anaheim recent arrest records are available through both the Anaheim Police Department and the Orange County Sheriff's systems. Anaheim PD runs its own custody search tool that shows people currently held at the city jail. For inmates transferred to county facilities, the Orange County Sheriff's inmate information system covers them. Anaheim is the largest city in Orange County and one of the most visited in California. The police department processes a steady flow of arrests. Knowing which tool to use speeds up the search process for finding Anaheim arrest data.

Anaheim Police Custody Search

The Anaheim Police Department runs its own custody search tool. You search by name to find people currently held at the Anaheim city jail. The system only shows inmates who are in custody right now. If someone has been released or transferred to an Orange County facility, they will not appear. This tool is free to use and does not require any account or login.

The Anaheim PD custody search page lets you look up people currently held at the city's police jail by name.

This database is specific to Anaheim PD's own holding facility and shows only current inmates, not people who have been moved to county jail.

The Anaheim Police Department is at 425 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805. The Records Bureau phone number is (714) 765-1990. For jail and detention questions, call (714) 765-1988. These lines can help if you cannot find someone through the online search or if you have questions about a specific booking.

Note: Anaheim PD's custody search shows only current inmates, so check the Orange County system for people who may have been transferred.

Orange County Sheriff Inmate Search

When inmates are transferred from Anaheim PD to Orange County jail facilities, the Orange County Sheriff's Public Services Portal takes over. You need to create an account to use the inmate information system. Once logged in, you can search for anyone in Orange County custody. The Intake Release Center is at 550 North Flower Street in Santa Ana. That is where most Orange County bookings are processed.

The Orange County inmate information page provides links to locate inmates, deposit money, and check bail status. The Inmate Information Center phone number is (714) 710-8884. For booking and release questions, call (714) 584-6790. The IRC phone is (714) 647-4666. These lines handle questions about people booked into Orange County detention from Anaheim and other cities.

How to Search Anaheim Recent Arrests

Finding recent arrest records in Anaheim requires checking two systems. The Anaheim PD tool covers people still in the city jail. The county system covers people transferred to Orange County facilities. Here is how to approach the search.

• Search the Anaheim PD custody search by name for current city jail inmates
• Check the Orange County Sheriff's portal for county jail inmates
• Call the Anaheim PD jail at (714) 765-1988
• Call Anaheim PD Records Bureau at (714) 765-1990 for arrest report copies
• Contact the Orange County Inmate Information Center at (714) 710-8884
• Register with VINE at 877-411-5588 for release notifications

Most people arrested by Anaheim PD start at the city jail. Depending on the charges and court schedule, they may stay there for a short time or get transferred to the county Intake Release Center in Santa Ana. If the person does not show up in the Anaheim search, check the county system next.

Anaheim Arrest Disclosure Under California Law

Government Code 7923.610 requires the Anaheim Police Department to share specific arrest information with the public. The law covers the arrested person's full name, occupation, physical description, date of birth, date and time of arrest and booking, arrest location, circumstances, bail amount, and all charges. The Orange County Sheriff follows the same rule for people booked into county facilities.

This disclosure law is why the custody search and county inmate systems show so much detail about each booking. The information is not optional. It is required by state law. The only exceptions are for information that could put someone at risk or hurt an active investigation. The law took effect January 1, 2023, and applies to all Anaheim arrests going forward.

Note: California law also prohibits websites from charging fees to remove booking photos under Civil Code 1798.91.1.

Sealing Anaheim Arrest Records

If you were arrested in Anaheim but not convicted, Penal Code 851.87 lets you petition to seal the arrest record. You file the petition with Orange County Superior Court. When the court grants the order, the record is sealed from most background checks. You can tell employers you were not arrested for that charge. The process may involve a hearing depending on the specifics of the case.

California's automatic relief program handles some cases without any action from the arrested person. The DOJ reviews records each month. Misdemeanor arrests from 2021 onward where charges were dismissed or never filed within a year qualify. This automatic sealing covers Anaheim arrests just like arrests anywhere else in the state.

Anaheim Criminal History Check

For a full criminal history review, the California DOJ record review process lets you see your own arrest and conviction history from across California. You submit Live Scan fingerprints and pay $25. Fee waivers are available. The DOJ sends back a summary of everything in their system, including any Anaheim arrests. This process is only for checking your own record. You cannot use it to look up other people.

The CIRIS system from the California Department of Corrections covers people in state prison. If someone has been sentenced and moved out of Orange County jail to a state facility, CIRIS is the tool to check. You search by name or CDCR number.

Anaheim Arrest Records County Info

Anaheim arrests are processed through both the city police jail and the Orange County Sheriff's Intake Release Center in Santa Ana.

Nearby California Cities

These Orange County cities are near Anaheim. Each has its own police department, but county jail bookings go through the same Orange County system.