Fullerton Arrest Records

Recent arrest records for Fullerton flow through the Orange County Sheriff's jail system. The Fullerton Police Department handles law enforcement in the city and makes local arrests. After booking, inmates go to Orange County jail facilities. You can search for people arrested in Fullerton using the county sheriff's online portal. The tool requires a free account to use. Fullerton is in northern Orange County with about 140,000 residents. The city has its own police force, but the county controls the jails and the inmate database. Both agencies must share arrest information under state law.

Fullerton Arrests and Orange County Jails

The Orange County Sheriff runs the jail system for all cities in the county, including Fullerton. When Fullerton PD officers arrest someone, that person is booked and then transferred to a county facility. The main booking point is the Intake Release Center at 550 North Flower Street in Santa Ana, CA 92703. The phone number is (714) 647-4666. This is where most Fullerton arrests end up being processed into the county jail system.

The OC Sheriff's Public Services Portal is the online tool for searching inmate information. Unlike some county systems, this one requires you to create a free account before searching. New users click "Create Account" to get started. Once logged in, you can access the Inmate Information System and booking log. The portal provides booking details, charges, bail amounts, and housing information for anyone in Orange County custody.

You can also call the Inmate Information Center at (714) 710-8884. For booking and release questions, the number is (714) 584-6790. These lines can tell you whether someone arrested in Fullerton is in county custody.

Fullerton Police Records Requests

The Fullerton Police Department maintains its own arrest reports. The county inmate search shows custody status, but the arrest report itself comes from the agency that made the arrest. For Fullerton cases, that is Fullerton PD. The department is at 237 West Commonwealth Avenue in Fullerton, CA 92832. The records bureau handles report requests. You can call the non-emergency line at (714) 738-6800 to ask about the process and fees.

Under the California Public Records Act, Fullerton PD has 10 days to respond to a records request. Some report sections may be redacted if they fall under a legal exemption. But basic arrest data cannot be withheld. The screenshot below shows the California statute that governs arrest disclosure for Fullerton and every other law enforcement agency in the state.

Government Code 7923.610 lists everything that must be disclosed about an arrest. Name, occupation, physical description, date of birth, arrest time, booking time, location, circumstances, bail amount, release information, and charges. Fullerton PD must provide all of this unless a specific exemption applies.

How to Find Fullerton Arrest Records

Searching for someone arrested in Fullerton takes a few simple steps. Start with the county system. If you need more, contact the police department directly. Here are your main options.

• Create an account on the OC Sheriff's Portal and search for the inmate
• Call (714) 710-8884 for inmate information by phone
• Contact Fullerton PD Records at (714) 738-6800 for arrest report copies
• Call the Intake Release Center at (714) 647-4666 for booking questions
• Register with VINE at 877-411-5588 to get custody change notifications

The OC Sheriff portal covers every city in Orange County. If someone was arrested by Fullerton PD but housed in a different part of the county system, they still show up. The database is updated regularly. Very recent bookings may take a bit to appear. For the freshest information, calling is sometimes faster than the online tool.

Fullerton Arrest Record Sealing

If you were arrested in Fullerton and the charges were dismissed or never filed, California law gives you a path to seal that record. Penal Code 851.87 allows a petition to the court. You file it with the Orange County Superior Court. If granted, the arrest record is sealed from public view. Most background checks will not find it. You can legally state you were never arrested for that charge.

California also runs an automatic relief program. Under AB 1076, the Department of Justice reviews records each month and clears qualifying arrests. If you were arrested in Fullerton for a misdemeanor on or after January 1, 2021, and the charge was dismissed, automatic relief may apply. The same goes for misdemeanor arrests where no case was filed within a year. No petition needed. The DOJ handles it on its own.

Note: Felony arrests and convictions are not covered by automatic relief and require a separate legal process.

State Resources for Fullerton Arrest Records

The California DOJ record review is the way to see your full criminal history from Fullerton and the rest of the state. It requires Live Scan fingerprints and a $25 processing fee. Fee waivers are an option if you qualify. The DOJ sends the results by mail. This record includes every arrest on file, not just recent ones. If you need to challenge something on your record, use form BCIA 8706 after receiving your review. The DOJ Record Review Unit is reachable at (916) 227-3849.

For people sentenced to state prison after a Fullerton arrest, the CDCR CIRIS database provides a public lookup. Search by name or CDCR number. This system only covers state prison inmates, not those in Orange County jail. The CDCR Identification Unit can answer questions at (916) 445-6713 during business hours.

Fullerton Arrest Records County Info

Arrests in Fullerton are processed through the Orange County jail system. The county sheriff handles all inmate booking and maintains the public search portal.

Nearby California Cities

These cities neighbor Fullerton and use the same Orange County jail system. Each has its own police department and arrest records page.