Fairfield Background Check Records

Background check services in Fairfield are managed through the Fairfield Police Department and Solano County courts. This is the county seat of Solano County with its own police force.

Solano County Handles Fairfield Records

Fairfield is the county seat of Solano County. All criminal court cases for Fairfield residents go through the Solano County Superior Court. The main courthouse is in Fairfield which is convenient for local residents. Court records for Fairfield cases are in the county system.

Solano County Superior Court charges $15 per name for record searches. Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies cost $0.50 per page. Contact the court clerk for records requests. Being the county seat, the courthouse is right in Fairfield.

The Solano County Sheriff may provide Live Scan services. Contact them to check availability. There are also private Live Scan operators in the Fairfield area.

Live Scan Fingerprinting in Fairfield

The Fairfield Police Department may offer Live Scan to the public. Contact them directly to confirm availability, hours, and fees. Services vary and hours can change. It is best to call ahead before going for fingerprinting.

Private Live Scan operators serve the Fairfield area. Use the DOJ locator at oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations to find certified sites. Enter your zip code to see all options. Private sites may have more flexible hours than government offices.

Rolling fees at private sites range from about $20 to $40. Add the state DOJ fee of $32 and FBI fee of $17 for a full check. The total runs $70 to $90 depending on where you go.

Getting Your Background Check Records

To get your own criminal record from the state, do a DOJ Record Review. The state fee is $25 plus the rolling fee. Fill out form BCIA 8016RR and take it to any certified operator. Results come back in a few days.

For court records from Solano County, contact the court clerk in Fairfield. The courthouse is right in the city. You can mail a request or go in person. Standard fees apply. Certified copies cost $40.

Police reports from Fairfield PD come from their records division. Incident reports, arrest reports, and accident reports have their own rules. Contact Fairfield Police records to learn what is available.

Background Check Processing Times

Live Scan checks go to the state DOJ for processing. When there is no record match, processing takes 48 to 72 hours. The system handles clear checks automatically without human review.

When prints match existing records, a DOJ technician must review the file by hand. This takes extra time. Most checks complete within two weeks. Track your status at applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov using your ATI number.

Fairfield Background Check Fees

State fees are fixed across California. The DOJ charges $32 for a state check. The FBI charges $17 for a federal check. You pay these at your Live Scan site along with the rolling fee.

Solano County court charges $15 per name for searches. Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies cost $0.50 per page. Research fees may apply for clerk searches.

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