Burbank Background Check Services

Background check records for Burbank residents are available through the city police department and Los Angeles County courts. Burbank offers Live Scan fingerprinting services through its management services division.

Los Angeles County Courts Handle Burbank Cases

Burbank is part of Los Angeles County, the largest county in California. All criminal court cases for Burbank residents go through the LA County Superior Court system. The county has many courthouses spread across its vast territory. Cases from Burbank may be heard at the Burbank courthouse or directed elsewhere.

The LA Superior Court has an online criminal index at lacourt.ca.gov. You can search cases by defendant name or case number. This free tool shows basic case info including charges and hearing dates. For copies of actual documents, you must contact the court clerk and pay per page fees.

The LA County Sheriff also provides services throughout the county. Their main Live Scan location in Norwalk charges a $25 rolling fee. This is an option if Burbank's service does not fit your schedule. Private operators are everywhere in LA County too.

Burbank Live Scan Fingerprinting

The City of Burbank offers Live Scan and ink fingerprinting through its Management Services division. This is a city service open to the public. You can reach them at (818) 238-5340 or by email at livescan@burbankca.gov. One important note is that they accept cash only for payment. No cards or checks are taken.

Before your visit, confirm the hours and if an appointment is needed. City offices sometimes change their schedules. Bringing the correct amount in cash saves time. You will need valid photo ID for the fingerprinting process. The operator checks your identity before scanning your prints.

If the cash only policy is a problem, look at private Live Scan sites in Burbank and nearby cities. Many take credit cards. The DOJ locator at oag.ca.gov shows all certified operators. Enter your zip code to see options. Private sites often have evening and weekend hours.

How to Get Background Check Records in Burbank

To get your own criminal history from the state, you need a DOJ Record Review. The state fee is $25 plus the rolling fee at your Live Scan site. Fill out form BCIA 8016RR from the DOJ website. Take it to Burbank's Live Scan office or any other certified site. The operator scans your prints and sends them to Sacramento.

For court records, use the LA Superior Court online search first. Find the case number and note the courthouse location. Then contact that courthouse clerk for copies. You can mail a request or go in person. LA County has many courthouses so make sure you contact the right one for your case.

Burbank Police Department keeps its own records separate from the DOJ and courts. Police reports, incident reports, and arrest records from Burbank PD come from their records division. Contact them directly to request copies. Rules vary by report type. Some are public. Others are restricted.

Background Check Processing Times

Live Scan checks from Burbank are sent electronically to the California DOJ. Processing usually takes 48 to 72 hours when there is no record match. The system handles these clear checks automatically. No human review is needed which speeds things up considerably.

If your prints match someone in the DOJ database, a technician must review your RAP sheet by hand. This manual process takes extra time. How long depends on the workload at the DOJ and how complex your record is. Most checks finish within two weeks even with records.

You can check your status online at applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov. Enter your ATI number from your Live Scan receipt. The portal tells you if your request is pending or complete. If you have problems, call DOJ customer support at (916) 210-2300.

Burbank Background Check Fees

State fees are fixed for all California background checks. The DOJ charges $32 for a state criminal history check. The FBI charges $17 for a federal check. You pay these at your Live Scan appointment. Bring cash if you use the Burbank city service since they do not take other payment forms.

The rolling fee at Burbank varies. Contact them for the current amount. Private sites charge their own rolling fees which range from $20 to $50 in LA County. The LA Sheriff charges $25. Compare costs at different sites if budget matters to you.

LA County Superior Court charges per page for document copies. Standard copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $40 per document. If you need many pages, the cost adds up. Ask the clerk for an estimate before they process your request.

Legal Resources for Burbank Residents

The Los Angeles County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service. Burbank residents can get connected with attorneys who handle criminal record relief. This includes expungement under Penal Code 1203.4 and arrest sealing under Penal Code 851.91. First consultations are available for a low fee.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles helps low income residents with legal matters. They may take record relief cases at no cost for those who qualify. Neighborhood Legal Services also serves parts of LA County. Check which organization covers Burbank and if they handle criminal records.

The California Courts self-help site has free forms and instructions. You can learn how to petition for expungement on your own. The forms are available at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov. For complex cases, getting a lawyer to help is often worth the cost.

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