Fullerton Background Check Records

Background check services in Fullerton are managed through the Fullerton Police Department and Orange County courts. Note that Fullerton Police discontinued Live Scan services in January 2023.

Orange County Handles Fullerton Records

Fullerton is part of Orange County. All criminal court cases for Fullerton residents go through the Orange County Superior Court. The main criminal courthouse is in Santa Ana. Court records for Fullerton cases are in the county system.

Orange 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. Certified copies cost $40.

The Orange County Sheriff provides Live Scan with a rolling fee of $15. Call (949) 206-6100 for hours. Hours are limited: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3:40pm.

Live Scan Services for Fullerton Residents

Important: The Fullerton Police Department discontinued Live Scan services in January 2023. You must use other options for fingerprinting in the Fullerton area.

The Orange County Sheriff is one option with a $15 rolling fee. This is lower than many private sites. Add the state DOJ fee of $32 and FBI fee of $17 for a full check around $64.

Private Live Scan operators serve the Fullerton area. Use the DOJ locator at oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations to find certified sites. Private sites may have more flexible hours than the sheriff office.

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 Orange County, use the online portal to find your case first. Contact the clerk in Santa Ana for copies. Standard fees apply. Certified copies cost $40.

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

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.

Fullerton 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 Orange County Sheriff charges $15 for rolling.

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

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