Thousand Oaks Arrest Records

Thousand Oaks recent arrest records are managed by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. The city contracts with the sheriff for law enforcement, so all arrests in Thousand Oaks go through county booking. You can look up recent arrests using the sheriff's online inmate search tool. It shows who is in custody right now. Thousand Oaks also has its own local jail, the East County Jail on Olsen Road, where many bookings take place before transfer. Searching these records is free and does not need an account. Most of the data you need is just a name search away.

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Thousand Oaks Arrest Booking Process

Thousand Oaks does not have its own police department. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office provides all law enforcement services for the city. When a deputy makes an arrest in Thousand Oaks, the person gets booked at one of the county's jail facilities. The closest one is the East County Jail at 2101 East Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. You can call the jail directly at (805) 494-8242 for booking questions. This facility handles intake for the eastern part of Ventura County, which includes Thousand Oaks and surrounding areas.

After booking, the arrest record goes into the county's system. Some people stay at East County Jail. Others get moved to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility in Ventura or the Todd Road Jail in Santa Paula. Where they end up depends on the charges, available space, and classification. The booking record stays the same no matter which facility holds them. All of this data feeds into the same search tool.

Note: The East County Jail is the primary booking site for Thousand Oaks arrests, but transfers happen often.

How to Search Thousand Oaks Recent Arrests

The Ventura County Sheriff's inmate search is the main tool for finding recent arrests in Thousand Oaks. You enter a first and last name or a booking number. The search pulls up anyone currently held in county custody. Results show the booking date, charges, bail amount, and which facility the person is at. It works on any device and is free to use at any time.

You can also call the sheriff's inmate information line at (805) 654-3335. Staff can look up someone by name and give you their booking status over the phone. This is useful when the online system is down for maintenance or when you are not sure of the spelling of a name. The phone line runs during business hours, but the online tool is available around the clock.

Go to the Ventura County Sheriff's inmate search page
Enter the person's first and last name
Review the results for booking date, charges, and bail
Call (805) 654-3335 if you need help or the site is not working
Check the East County Jail directly at (805) 494-8242

Ventura County Jail Facilities for Thousand Oaks

Ventura County runs three jail facilities. Each one can hold people arrested in Thousand Oaks. The East County Jail is closest and handles most local bookings. The Pre-Trial Detention Facility is at 800 South Victoria Avenue in Ventura, CA 93009. Its phone number is (805) 654-3335. Todd Road Jail is at 600 South Todd Road in Santa Paula, CA 93060, and can be reached at (805) 933-8501. These three facilities make up the county's detention system.

The CDCR inmate database covers a different group of people. It tracks those in state prison, not county jail. If someone from Thousand Oaks was sentenced to state prison, you can search for them on the California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS) portal. You need their name or CDCR number. This tool only shows current state prisoners.

The CDCR inmate search portal lets you look up people sentenced to California state prison from Thousand Oaks or anywhere in the state.

CDCR inmate search database for Thousand Oaks and California recent arrests

If a Thousand Oaks arrest led to a state prison sentence, CIRIS is where that record will show up after the person leaves county custody.

Thousand Oaks Arrest Record Disclosure Rules

California law says arrest information must be shared with the public. Government Code 7923.610 lists exactly what has to be released. The full name, occupation, physical description, date of birth, arrest time and date, booking time and date, location of the arrest, the facts of what happened, bail amount, release details, and all charges. Ventura County follows this law for every Thousand Oaks arrest. The only time they can hold back a detail is when it would put someone at risk or hurt an open case.

This law took effect January 1, 2023. It makes sure you can get basic arrest data from any law enforcement agency in California. Thousand Oaks is no exception. Whether you are a journalist, a family member, or just someone checking on a neighbor, the booking data is public.

Sealing Arrest Records in Thousand Oaks

If you were arrested in Thousand Oaks and never convicted, you may be able to seal that record. Penal Code 851.87 gives people the right to petition the court. Once sealed, the arrest will not show on most background checks. You can then say you were not arrested for that charge. The petition goes through Ventura County Superior Court.

California also has an automatic process under AB 1076. The Department of Justice reviews arrest records each month. Arrests from January 1, 2021, onward can get automatic relief if the charges were dismissed or no case was filed within a year. This applies to misdemeanor arrests in Thousand Oaks and the rest of the state. You do not need to file any paperwork for automatic relief. The DOJ handles it on its own.

Note: Sealed records can still be seen by some law enforcement and licensing agencies in limited situations.

Reviewing Your Own Criminal Record

Anyone can check their own criminal history through the California DOJ record review process. You submit your fingerprints at a Live Scan site and pay $25. Fee waivers exist for people who cannot afford the cost. The DOJ sends back a summary of your entire California criminal record, including any Thousand Oaks arrests. This is the only way to get a full personal history from the state. You cannot use this to look up other people.

If you find something wrong on your record, you can file a challenge. The form is called "Claim of Alleged Inaccuracy or Incompleteness" (BCIA 8706). The DOJ will investigate and make corrections if the information is wrong. Live Scan services are available at most police stations and sheriff offices in Ventura County.

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