San Joaquin County Recent Arrests

San Joaquin County recent arrest records can be searched through the sheriff's "Who Is In Custody" online tool. The system covers everyone currently held at San Joaquin County jail facilities. You can look people up by name to find booking details, charges, and bail information. San Joaquin County sits in California's Central Valley and processes a steady volume of bookings each week. The county seat is Stockton, the largest city. Arrest data is public under state law, and the online search is free. Checking recent arrests in San Joaquin County takes just a few clicks.

San Joaquin County Arrest Records Online

The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office runs a "Who Is In Custody" tool on its website. This is the main way to check recent arrests in the county. Type in a name and the system shows you anyone matching that name who is currently in custody. Each result includes the booking date, charges, bail amount, and facility. The tool is free to use and does not need an account. It works from phones, tablets, and computers.

The system covers all San Joaquin County jail facilities. When someone is arrested by the sheriff's office, Stockton PD, Tracy PD, Manteca PD, or any other local agency in the county, they are booked into the county jail. That booking creates the record that shows up in the online search. New bookings appear within hours of processing. Releases are also reflected, so if someone was let out, they drop off the active search results.

Note: The "Who Is In Custody" tool shows only people currently held; it does not include historical arrest records.

San Joaquin Sheriff Arrest Search

The San Joaquin County Sheriff's inmate search page is the main portal for looking up who was recently arrested in the county.

This portal provides real-time booking data from San Joaquin County detention facilities. It is the fastest way to check if someone was recently booked into the county jail system.

When a search returns results, you see the inmate's name, date of birth, booking date, charges, and bail. The facility where the person is held shows up too. These details come straight from the jail management system and reflect what was entered at the time of booking. Charges shown are initial. The district attorney can later change them. An arrest record in San Joaquin County is a snapshot, not the final word on a case. Courts make the final decisions on charges and outcomes.

San Joaquin County Booking Process

When someone is arrested in San Joaquin County, they are taken to the county jail for booking. Staff record the person's name, date of birth, height, weight, and other details. Fingerprints are taken. A booking photo is captured. The arresting officer's charges go into the system, and bail is set based on the county bail schedule. This booking data is what later appears in the online inmate search.

The process can take several hours, especially when the jail is busy. Once complete, the arrest record becomes public information under California law. Anyone can ask about it. The "Who Is In Custody" tool makes it easy to check without calling. But you can also call the jail directly if you prefer.

Arrest Disclosure Laws in San Joaquin County

California Government Code 7923.610 spells out what arrest details agencies must share publicly. The law covers the full name and occupation of the arrested person, their physical description, the date and time of arrest and booking, where the arrest happened, the circumstances, bail, custody or release status, and all charges. San Joaquin County law enforcement follows these requirements. Information can only be withheld if release would put someone in danger or hurt an investigation.

Beyond the online search, the California Public Records Act gives you the right to request records from any San Joaquin County law enforcement agency. Submit a request in writing. The agency must respond within 10 days to say whether the records will be disclosed. Fees for copies vary but are usually small. Digital copies may be free.

Note: Government Code 7923.610 went into effect on January 1, 2023, as part of the recodification of California's public records laws.

Sealing San Joaquin County Arrests

An arrest in San Joaquin County that did not lead to a conviction may qualify for sealing. Penal Code 851.87 lets you petition San Joaquin County Superior Court to seal the record. If the court grants the petition, the arrest is removed from most background checks. You can legally say you were not arrested for that charge. This applies when charges were dropped, dismissed, or you were found not guilty.

Automatic relief may also apply. The Department of Justice reviews arrest records monthly and seals qualifying misdemeanor arrests from January 2021 onward. If charges were dismissed or never filed within a year, the arrest gets sealed without a petition. The DOJ Record Review process lets you check your own full record by submitting fingerprints and paying $25.

State Tools for San Joaquin County

If someone arrested in San Joaquin County was sentenced to state prison, the CDCR CIRIS search covers them. It shows current state inmates with their location, admission date, and parole hearing details. The search is free. VINE notifications are available at 877-411-5588 for custody status alerts covering San Joaquin County facilities.

San Joaquin County Arrest Records by City

San Joaquin County has several cities. Local police departments make arrests, but bookings are processed through the county sheriff's jail system. Stockton is the only city in the county with a population over 100,000.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with San Joaquin County. Each has its own jail and arrest lookup tools.