Glendale Background Check Records

Background check services in Glendale are managed through the Glendale Police Department and Los Angeles County courts. Note that Glendale has suspended fingerprint services. They only offer ink fingerprinting, not Live Scan.

Los Angeles County Handles Glendale Records

Glendale is part of Los Angeles County. All criminal court cases for Glendale residents go through the LA County Superior Court. The Glendale courthouse handles many local cases. Court records for Glendale cases are in the county system.

The LA Superior Court has an online criminal index at lacourt.ca.gov. You can search by defendant name or case number. Basic case info is public. For copies, contact the court clerk. Certified copies cost $40.

The LA County Sheriff provides Live Scan with a rolling fee of $25 at their Norwalk headquarters. Call (562) 465-7825 for hours.

Live Scan Services for Glendale Residents

Important: Glendale Police has suspended Live Scan fingerprint services. They currently only offer ink fingerprinting at $20 per card. For most background checks, you need Live Scan, not ink cards.

The LA County Sheriff in Norwalk is the main government option. Their rolling fee is $25. Add the state DOJ fee of $32 and FBI fee of $17 for a full check around $74.

Private Live Scan operators are all over the Glendale area. Use the DOJ locator at oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations to find certified sites. Private sites may be closer and more convenient than driving to Norwalk.

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 Live Scan site. Results come back in a few days.

For court records from LA County, use the online search first. Find your case number and which courthouse has the file. The Glendale courthouse handles many local cases. Contact the clerk for copies.

Police reports from Glendale PD come from their records division. Contact Glendale 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. Most checks complete within two weeks. Track your status at applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov.

Glendale 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 LA Sheriff charges $25 for rolling.

Glendale PD ink fingerprinting costs $20 per card. LA County court fees follow the standard schedule. Certified copies cost $40 per document.

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