El Cajon Recent Arrest Database

El Cajon recent arrest records are processed through San Diego County. The El Cajon Police Department handles arrests in the city, but all jail bookings go into the county sheriff's system. San Diego County runs a "Who's In Jail" search tool online that covers inmates across all county detention facilities. You can use it to find someone arrested in El Cajon at no cost. The county also publishes a daily jail population report. This page walks you through how to search El Cajon arrest records, what information is public, and the legal framework that governs access.

El Cajon Arrests and San Diego County Booking

The El Cajon Police Department makes arrests within city limits. After arrest, the person is transported to a San Diego County jail for booking. The county sheriff runs all major detention facilities in the region. The San Diego Central Jail and the Vista Detention Facility are among the main booking locations. El Cajon sits in the eastern part of the county, so the facility used depends on where space is available and the type of charges involved.

Each booking generates a record in the county system. It includes the person's name, charges, bail amount, booking date, and the arresting agency. For El Cajon arrests, the arresting agency field shows El Cajon PD. The San Diego County Sheriff's main administrative office is at the John F. Duffy Administrative Center, 9621 Ridgehaven Court, San Diego, CA 92123. The main phone number is 858-974-2222.

The county also participates in the VINE notification system. If you want to be alerted when an inmate's custody status changes, call the VINE toll-free number at 877-411-5588. This covers El Cajon bookings along with the rest of the county.

How to Search El Cajon Recent Arrests

The San Diego County Who's In Jail tool is the main way to look up El Cajon arrest records online. Enter at least two characters of the person's last name and two characters of the first name. Click search. The results show everyone currently in county custody matching your query. Each entry includes charges, bail, housing location, and booking details.

One thing to know: the site goes down for maintenance every Wednesday at noon. Plan your search around that if possible. The database also carries a disclaimer that the data should not be relied on for legal action. It is an informational tool, not an official legal document.

The daily jail population report gives you a different view. It shows overall numbers rather than individual inmate details. It can be useful for understanding trends but will not help you find a specific person.

• Search the Who's In Jail tool by first and last name
• Check the daily jail population report for general data
• Call the San Diego Sheriff at 858-974-2222
• Use VINE at 877-411-5588 for custody status alerts

Note: The Who's In Jail site requires a minimum of two characters per name field to run a search.

El Cajon Arrest Record Access Laws

Government Code 7923.610 requires the El Cajon Police Department and the San Diego County Sheriff to disclose basic arrest information. The list is specific. It covers the arrested person's full name, occupation, physical description, date of birth, arrest and booking times, arrest location, the factual circumstances, bail amount, custody or release status, and all charges. This includes any warrants from other jurisdictions and any holds.

The California DOJ public records system is displayed here for reference. This is the state level tool for requesting your own criminal record.

The DOJ system handles statewide records. For El Cajon booking lookups, the county Who's In Jail tool is the direct route.

The San Diego County Sheriff also handles records requests for arrest reports. The records request page outlines the process. The fee for an arrest report copy is $20. Crime victims or their representatives get the first copy free. Processing takes 3 to 10 business days. The department keeps most reports for 10 years.

Sealing El Cajon Arrest Records

If you were arrested in El Cajon and the case ended without a conviction, you can seek to have the record sealed. Penal Code 851.87 provides the legal basis. You petition San Diego County Superior Court. If the court approves the petition, the arrest record is sealed. It will not show on most background checks after that point. You can legally say that you were not arrested for the charge in question.

Automatic relief under AB 1076 is another path. The California DOJ reviews arrest records monthly. Misdemeanor arrests from January 1, 2021, onward where charges were dismissed or where no charges were filed within a year get cleared automatically. You do not need to do anything. El Cajon arrests that meet these conditions are processed through the same statewide system.

Note: Automatic relief does not apply to arrests involving felony charges or cases still pending before the court.

State Arrest Resources for El Cajon

The California DOJ record review program gives individuals access to their own criminal history. You submit Live Scan fingerprints and pay a $25 fee. Fee waivers exist for qualifying individuals. The DOJ sends a complete summary covering all California arrests, including those in El Cajon. The program does not allow third-party requests.

For state prison inmates, the CDCR Incarcerated Records and Information Search is the tool to use. Search by name or CDCR number. Results show the current facility, admission date, and parole hearing schedule. This covers state prison only, not San Diego County jails. If someone from El Cajon is in county custody, use the Who's In Jail tool.

El Cajon Arrest Records County Info

El Cajon arrests go through the San Diego County Sheriff's jail system. The county manages all detention facilities and the Who's In Jail database.

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