Modesto Arrest Records Lookup

Modesto recent arrests are handled by both city police and the Stanislaus County Sheriff. The Modesto Police Department runs its own records division, while the county sheriff operates the jail where most people end up after arrest. Stanislaus County has an online inmates list that shows everyone in custody. Modesto is the county seat and the largest city in Stanislaus County, so a big chunk of the jail population comes from Modesto arrests. You can search for recent Modesto arrest records online at no cost. The system shows names, charges, and booking details.

Modesto Arrest Records Online

The Stanislaus County Sheriff inmates list shows current jail bookings. This is where Modesto arrest records end up after someone is booked into county custody. The tool lists names, charges, and custody status for each person held. It updates through the day. No account is needed to search. The data is free and available to anyone.

Modesto Police make a large share of the arrests in Stanislaus County. Officers patrol a wide area. When an arrest happens, the officer takes the person to the county jail for booking. Staff there record the person's name, date of birth, charges, and set a bail amount. Once booking is done, the record appears on the sheriff's inmates list. The whole process takes a few hours.

The Modesto Police Department records page provides info on how to request arrest reports from the city.

The Modesto PD records page explains how to get copies of arrest reports and other police documents from the city.

Modesto Police Records Division

The Modesto Police Department has its own records division. This is where you go to get copies of arrest reports written by Modesto officers. The California Public Records Act gives you the right to request these documents. The department must respond within 10 days. Fees depend on the format and number of pages. Some agencies charge per page for printed copies. Digital copies may cost less or nothing at all.

When you request a Modesto arrest report, the records division reviews the document before release. Parts of the report tied to an active investigation may be redacted. The basic arrest information, including the person's name and charges, is typically available. More detailed sections about the circumstances or witness statements may be held back. This follows the exemptions in the California Public Records Act and Government Code provisions that protect investigative records.

Stanislaus County Jail and Modesto Bookings

Stanislaus County runs the Public Safety Center where Modesto arrest bookings are processed. The jail takes in people arrested by Modesto Police, the county sheriff, and other local agencies. During booking, staff fingerprint the person, take a booking photo, and record all personal and charge information. The bail amount comes from the Stanislaus County bail schedule. Some people post bail and leave within hours. Others wait for a court hearing.

The county also participates in the VINE notification program. If you want alerts about someone's custody status in Stanislaus County, call 877-411-5588. VINE sends notifications by phone, text, or email when an inmate is released or transferred. The service is free. It covers all Modesto arrests that go through the county jail system.

Note: People cited and released by Modesto Police at the scene are not booked into the county jail and will not appear in the inmates list.

Modesto Arrest Disclosure Laws

Government Code 7923.610 tells California law enforcement to make specific arrest details public. The list includes the person's full name, occupation, physical description, arrest and booking dates and times, location, charges, bail, and release or custody status. Modesto Police and the Stanislaus County Sheriff follow this law. Exceptions exist only when releasing a detail would put someone in danger or hurt an ongoing investigation.

The Public Records Act adds more access. You can ask Modesto PD or the sheriff for any records they hold. The standard response time is 10 days. A 14-day extension may apply. Fees are set by each agency. The DOJ charges 10 cents per page at the state level. Local agencies may have different fee schedules.

Sealing Modesto Arrest Records

If you were arrested in Modesto but not convicted, you may seal that record. Penal Code 851.87 allows petitions to Stanislaus County Superior Court to seal arrests that did not result in a conviction. Once sealed, the record is hidden from most background checks.

Automatic relief through AB 1076 also applies. The California DOJ reviews arrest records monthly. Misdemeanor Modesto arrests from 2021 onward qualify for automatic sealing if charges were dismissed or no case was filed within a year. No petition is needed for this process.

Booking photos from Modesto arrests are protected under SB 1027. No website can legally charge you to remove a mugshot. AB 1475 restricts agencies from posting booking photos on social media for nonviolent Modesto arrests.

State Databases for Modesto Arrests

The California DOJ record review process lets Modesto residents request their own criminal history for $25 through Live Scan fingerprinting. This shows all arrests on file with the state, not just recent ones. The CDCR CIRIS search covers people in state prison. CIRIS does not show county jail inmates from Stanislaus County. Use the county inmates list for current Modesto jail data.

Between the city police records, the county inmates list, and the state DOJ, there are multiple ways to access Modesto arrest information. Start with the county tool for current bookings. Go to Modesto PD for specific arrest reports. Use the DOJ for your own long-term history.

Modesto County Info

Modesto is the county seat of Stanislaus County. All Modesto arrest bookings are processed through the Stanislaus County jail.

Nearby Cities

Stockton is the nearest large city to Modesto with its own arrest records page.