Search Simi Valley Recent Arrests

Simi Valley recent arrest records are part of the Ventura County Sheriff's system. The Simi Valley Police Department makes arrests within city limits, but the county sheriff runs the jails and manages the booking database. When you need to find someone arrested in Simi Valley, you search the county inmate locator. It is free and works online at any hour. The search shows current custody status, charges, and bail. Simi Valley sees a range of arrests from traffic stops to more serious charges. Getting the booking information is straightforward once you know where to look.

Simi Valley Arrest Booking Process

Simi Valley has its own police department. Officers patrol the city and make arrests for crimes that happen within city limits. But Simi Valley does not run its own jail. After an arrest, the person is transported to a Ventura County jail facility. The East County Jail at 2101 East Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks is the closest county facility. Some people go to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility in Ventura at 800 South Victoria Avenue. Where someone ends up depends on the charges and how much room each jail has.

The booking creates a record in the Ventura County system. That record includes the person's name, date of birth, arrest date and time, arresting agency (which would show Simi Valley PD), charges, and bail amount. This data goes into the county's inmate search right away. Family members and the public can find it once the booking process is done.

Note: Simi Valley PD makes the arrest, but Ventura County processes and stores the booking record.

How to Find Simi Valley Recent Arrests

The fastest way to check on someone arrested in Simi Valley is through the Ventura County Sheriff's inmate search. Enter the first and last name of the person you want to find. You can also search by booking number if you have it. The site returns current inmates in all three county jail facilities. Results include bail, charges, and the facility name. No account is needed to use this tool.

If the online search does not turn up what you need, call the sheriff's inmate information line at (805) 654-3335. They can search by name and give you details over the phone. The East County Jail in Thousand Oaks also takes direct calls at (805) 494-8242. You might want to try both numbers if you are not having luck with the website.

• Use the Ventura County inmate search site with a first and last name
• Call (805) 654-3335 for inmate information by phone
• Contact the East County Jail at (805) 494-8242
• Check the Pre-Trial Detention Facility in Ventura for transfers
• Try partial name searches if you are unsure of spelling

Simi Valley Arrest Record Laws

California requires law enforcement to release specific arrest details. Under Government Code 7923.610, the public can access the full name, occupation, physical description, arrest date and time, booking date and time, arrest location, bail amount, and all charges for any person arrested. This law covers every arrest in Simi Valley. The Ventura County Sheriff and the Simi Valley Police Department both follow it. They can only hold back information if sharing it would put someone at risk or damage an ongoing case.

The California DOJ screenshot below shows part of the state's record review system. This is where individuals go to check their own criminal history.

The DOJ record review process is separate from the county inmate search. It gives you a full personal criminal history rather than just current jail status.

Simi Valley Arrest Records and Sealing

People arrested in Simi Valley who were never convicted can seek to seal those records. Penal Code 851.87 lets you file a petition with Ventura County Superior Court. The court reviews the case. If the petition is granted, the arrest gets sealed. After that, it does not appear on most background checks. You can tell employers you were not arrested for that offense.

There is also automatic relief through AB 1076. The DOJ checks records each month for eligible arrests. Misdemeanor arrests from January 2021 onward can qualify if the charges were dropped or no case was filed within a year. This applies to Simi Valley arrests handled through Ventura County courts. You do not need a lawyer or any forms for the automatic process.

Note: Automatic record relief only covers misdemeanor arrests from 2021 onward that meet specific conditions.

Ventura County Detention Facilities

Ventura County has three jails. People arrested in Simi Valley can be held at any of them. The East County Jail at 2101 East Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, is the nearest to Simi Valley. Call (805) 494-8242. The Pre-Trial Detention Facility is at 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009. Its number is (805) 654-3335. Todd Road Jail sits at 600 South Todd Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060, reachable at (805) 933-8501.

For people in state prison rather than county jail, the CIRIS inmate search from CDCR lets you look up anyone in state custody. It covers people sentenced after their case went through Ventura County courts or any other county in California. You search by name or CDCR number.

Check Your Own Record in California

You can request a copy of your own criminal record through the California DOJ record review. The cost is $25 and you submit Live Scan fingerprints at a local site. Fee waivers are available if you cannot pay. The DOJ mails back a summary of your full criminal history across California, including any Simi Valley arrests. This is strictly for your own record. You cannot use it to check on someone else.

If you find errors, file a challenge using form BCIA 8706. The DOJ investigates and corrects mistakes. This matters because errors on your record can show up in background checks for jobs, housing, and other things. Getting your record right is worth the effort.

Simi Valley Arrest Records County Info

Simi Valley arrests are booked through the Ventura County jail system. The county sheriff manages all detention facilities and the inmate database.

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