Stockton Recent Arrest Records

Stockton recent arrests are processed through the San Joaquin County jail system. The city has its own police department that makes arrests, but booking takes place at the county level. San Joaquin County runs an online tool called Who Is In Custody that lets anyone search current jail records. Stockton is the county seat and the largest city in San Joaquin County, so a big share of the bookings come from Stockton Police. You can look up recent arrest data for Stockton at no cost through the county site. The search runs around the clock and shows charges, bail, and booking dates.

Stockton Arrest Records Online

The San Joaquin County Sheriff runs the Who Is In Custody tool. This is the main way to find recent Stockton arrest records online. You type in a name and the system shows everyone currently held in the county jail. Each result lists the person's name, booking number, charges, and bail amount. The site updates as new arrests come in from Stockton Police and other agencies across the county. You do not need to sign up or create an account. The search is free for anyone.

Stockton Police handle a large number of arrests each week. The department patrols the city and brings people to the county jail for booking. Once someone is booked, their record shows up in the Who Is In Custody tool. If the person gets released on bail or their own recognizance, the record may drop off the site. To find older Stockton arrest data, you would need to contact the police department or submit a records request to San Joaquin County.

Note: The Who Is In Custody tool only shows people currently in the jail, not past arrests.

Stockton Police Department Records

The Stockton Police Department creates arrest reports when officers take someone into custody. These reports are separate from the county booking log. If you need a copy of a Stockton police arrest report, you must contact the department directly. The records division handles these requests. You can reach the department through their main office in downtown Stockton.

Under the California Public Records Act, you can ask for copies of arrest reports. The agency has 10 days to respond. Some parts of the report may be withheld if they relate to an active investigation. The arrest page of the report, which shows the person's name and charges, is generally available to the public. Stockton PD follows the same state laws as every other California city when it comes to releasing recent arrest data to people who ask for it.

Fees for report copies vary. Most agencies charge a small amount per page. Some provide digital copies at no cost. Call ahead to confirm.

San Joaquin County Jail and Stockton Bookings

The county jail processes all Stockton bookings. San Joaquin County runs the Honor Farm and the main county jail facility. When Stockton officers arrest someone, they transport the person to one of these facilities. During booking, staff record the person's name, date of birth, and physical description. They log every charge from the arresting officer. A bail amount is set based on the San Joaquin County bail schedule. The whole process can take a few hours. After booking is done, the record appears in the online system.

San Joaquin County also uses the VINE notification system. If you want to know when someone is released from custody, you can sign up for alerts through VINE at 877-411-5588. The service is free. It sends notifications by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. This works for all Stockton arrests processed through the county system.

Stockton Arrest Disclosure Laws

California law says agencies must share basic arrest info with the public. Government Code 7923.610 lists everything that must be made public after an arrest. The law covers the arrested person's full name, physical description, date and time of arrest, date and time of booking, arrest location, charges, bail amount, and how the person was released or where they are being held. Stockton Police and San Joaquin County both follow this law when posting booking data.

There are limits. If sharing a detail would put someone in danger or hurt an active investigation, the agency can hold that piece back. But the default under state law is disclosure. Most Stockton arrest records show up on the county site with full details.

The California Public Records Act also gives anyone the right to request records from government agencies. You can ask for arrest reports, booking logs, and other records from both Stockton Police and the San Joaquin County Sheriff. The agency must respond within 10 days. A 14-day extension may apply in some situations.

Note: Government Code 7923.610 took effect January 1, 2023, replacing older provisions in the law.

Sealing Stockton Arrest Records

If you were arrested in Stockton but never convicted, you may qualify to seal that record. Penal Code 851.87 allows people to petition the court to seal arrest records when no conviction resulted. San Joaquin County Superior Court handles these cases. Once sealed, the arrest is hidden from most background checks. You can say you were not arrested for that charge.

California also offers automatic relief through AB 1076. The Department of Justice reviews arrest records each month. If a misdemeanor arrest from January 1, 2021, or later resulted in dismissed charges or no case was filed within one year, relief happens on its own. No petition is needed. This covers Stockton arrests along with all others in the state. The DOJ handles the process.

Booking Photo Rules for Stockton

California has specific rules about booking photos. SB 1027 makes it illegal for websites to charge a fee to remove someone's booking photo. If a site posts your Stockton booking photo and demands payment to take it down, that breaks state law. You can file a civil action and recover at least $1,000 per violation.

Law enforcement also faces limits. AB 1475 restricts Stockton Police and the San Joaquin County Sheriff from posting booking photos on social media for nonviolent arrests unless specific exceptions apply. These include when the suspect is a fugitive or poses a threat to public safety.

Stockton Arrest Data and the DOJ

The San Joaquin County Who Is In Custody site shows current bookings. For a broader view of someone's arrest history in Stockton, you can check the state level. The California DOJ keeps a statewide criminal history database. You can request your own record for $25 through the Live Scan process. The DOJ will not release your record to others without your consent. If you need to check someone else's current custody status in Stockton, use the county jail lookup.

The CDCR Incarcerated Records and Information Search covers people in state prison. It does not include people held in the San Joaquin County jail. CIRIS is useful when someone has been sentenced and transferred from county custody to state prison. You can search by name or CDCR number.

The California DOJ record review page explains how individuals can request their own arrest history.

This is the state portal where Stockton residents can start the process of checking their own criminal history held by the DOJ.

Stockton County Info

Stockton is located in San Joaquin County in California's Central Valley. All Stockton arrest bookings go through the San Joaquin County jail system.

Nearby Cities

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