Fresno Background Check Services

Background check records for Fresno residents are available through the Fresno Police Department and Fresno County courts. Fresno is the fifth largest city in California and county seat of Fresno County.

Fresno County Court Records

Fresno is the county seat of Fresno County. All criminal court cases for Fresno residents go through the Fresno County Superior Court. The main courthouse is in downtown Fresno. Court records for Fresno cases are in the county system.

Fresno County Superior Court has an online portal at publicportal.fresno.courts.ca.gov. You can search by defendant name or case number. Basic case info is public. For copies, contact the clerk. Certified copies cost $40.

The Fresno County Sheriff provides Live Scan with a rolling fee of $20. Call (559) 600-8240 for hours. This is one option for Fresno residents who need fingerprinting.

Fresno Police Records Services

The Fresno Police Department does not offer public Live Scan services. They refer people to other agencies. However, you can get a local criminal record check from the Fresno PD Records Bureau for $30. This shows local records only.

The Fresno County Sheriff at (559) 600-8240 is the main government option for Live Scan. Their rolling fee is $20. Add the state DOJ fee of $32 and FBI fee of $17 for a full check around $69.

Private Live Scan operators are all over Fresno. Use the DOJ locator at oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations to find certified sites. Enter your zip code to see 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 Fresno County, use the online portal to find your case first. The main courthouse is in downtown Fresno. Contact the clerk for copies. Standard fees apply.

Police reports from Fresno PD come from their Records Bureau. Incident reports, arrest reports, and accident reports have their own rules. Contact Fresno 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. This takes extra time. Most checks complete within two weeks. Track your status at applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov.

Fresno 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. The Fresno Sheriff charges $20 for rolling. The Fresno PD local check costs $30.

Fresno County court fees follow the standard schedule. Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $40 per document.

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