Accessing Arrest Records Online

By Claire Dowell


With all of the crimes that we hear about on the news, one cannot simply sit and relax and not worry about their safety. This is the reason why the residents of California request for California Criminal Records. These documents are available for public access thus allowing the residents of California to be more aware and cautious of their safety and security.

Criminal records in California are used when conducting a background check on certain individuals. This is done mostly by company owners. They do this to make sure that the people who work for them have clean criminal history and are qualified for the job. By doing so, the company can avoid problems from arising within the company. Ordinary residents of California would also look into the criminal history of the people around them especially if they are new. The records of their nannies, tutors, neighbors, gardeners, friends and even their relatives are being checked to make sure that they are with people who they can trust. It is also used as reference when authorities conduct an investigation. There are even times when the document would serve as evidence presented during court hearings.

The public access of the criminal records of California has helped much business to be stable; however, people who have a previous record find it difficult to live their life normally. Some employers would not look into the resume of people who has had a criminal history. These individuals have felt somehow discriminated because they cannot get a decent job or the promotion they deserved. This can be avoided if the individual chose to expunge their criminal records from the state archive.

As the name implies, criminal records would contain details of one's committed crimes and violations. The document would show whether the person was charged for his crimes or not. If there were charges, the sentence given can also be found on the document. If the individual was not charged for the reported crime, documentation is still made for future reference.

In order to request for a criminal record in California, one has to go to the Public Records Ombudsman in the state. The said office is responsible for keeping the criminal records of the state. One has to prepare a retrieval fee since it is not always the same because it cost 10 cents per page. One has to fill out the application form provided by the office with the basic information of the file being requested in order to proceed with the request. The requesting individual is also requested to indicate their contact details on the request form in order to be granted access to the file. The office also accepts mailed in request but it takes 10 days before the results will be delivered back to the sender. This can be delayed even more if the requirements and needed information is incomplete.

Police reports public record in the state of California is now available in electronic form. This can be requested online. This is preferred by many because there is no need to go to any office and the result of the search is delivered in just seconds instead of days. One can avoid the hassle of requesting it at the office personally.




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