Fontana Background Check Services

Background check records for Fontana residents are available through the Fontana Police Department and San Bernardino County courts. Note that Live Scan services at Fontana PD are currently suspended.

San Bernardino County Handles Fontana Records

Fontana is part of San Bernardino County in the Inland Empire. All criminal court cases for Fontana residents go through the San Bernardino County Superior Court. The Fontana courthouse handles many local cases. Court records for Fontana cases are in the county system.

San Bernardino County court has an online portal for case searches. You can look up criminal cases by defendant name or case number. Basic case info is public. For copies, contact the court clerk and pay standard fees. Certified copies cost $40.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff provides Live Scan with a rolling fee of $32. Call (909) 888-5916 for hours. Hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 5pm.

Live Scan Services for Fontana Residents

Important: The Fontana Police Department Live Scan service is currently suspended. Their normal fee was $24 but the service is not available. Check back with them for updates on when it may resume.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff is your best government option. Their rolling fee is $32. Add the state DOJ fee of $32 and FBI fee of $17 for a full check around $81. Call (909) 888-5916 for info.

Private Live Scan operators serve the Fontana 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.

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 San Bernardino County, use the online search first. Find your case number and which courthouse has the file. The Fontana courthouse handles many local cases. Contact the clerk for copies.

Police reports from Fontana PD come from their records division. Incident reports, arrest reports, and accident reports have their own rules. Contact Fontana 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.

Fontana 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.

The San Bernardino Sheriff charges $32 for rolling. Private sites vary in price. San Bernardino County court fees follow the standard schedule. Certified copies cost $40.

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