Sacramento Background Check Services
Background check records for Sacramento residents are available through the Sacramento Police Department, Sacramento County Sheriff, and Sacramento County courts. This is the state capital and county seat with free online court searches.
Sacramento Quick Facts
Sacramento County Court Records
Sacramento is the county seat of Sacramento County and California's state capital. All criminal court cases go through the Sacramento County Superior Court. A major advantage is that online court searches are free at services.saccourt.ca.gov/PublicCaseAccess/Criminal.
Certified copies cost $40 but the free online search saves money for basic lookups.
Live Scan Services in Sacramento
The Sacramento Police Department and City of Sacramento offer Live Scan services. The Sacramento County Sheriff provides Live Scan with a $42 rolling fee at (916) 875-9654. This is higher than many other counties.
Private operators offer lower prices. Use the DOJ locator to compare options in Sacramento.
Getting Your Background Check Records
To get your own criminal record, 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.