Search Amador County Background Check Records

Amador County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Gold Country county has about 40,000 residents in the Sierra Nevada foothills east of Sacramento. Jackson is the county seat. The sheriff offers Live Scan with different pricing for residents and non-residents. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Amador County.

Amador County Sheriff Live Scan

The Amador County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services with tiered pricing. Residents pay $15 for the rolling fee. Non-residents pay $30. This is one of the few counties in California with different rates based on residency. Call (209) 223-6515 for hours and location information.

On top of the rolling fee, you pay $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. Total cost ranges from about $64 to $79 depending on residency status. Bring proof of address if you want the resident rate. A driver license or utility bill showing your Amador County address should work.

Private Live Scan operators also serve the county. They typically charge a flat rate regardless of where you live. Prices vary by provider. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites in the area.

Amador County Court Records

Amador Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The courthouse is located in Jackson. You can search for case information and request copies of documents. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order.

Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Contact the clerk for specific pricing. The court serves all of Amador County including Jackson, Ione, Plymouth, Sutter Creek, and Amador City.

Amador County has historic towns from the Gold Rush era. Despite its small size, the court handles a steady flow of cases. The clerk can help you understand what records are available and how to request them.

Live Scan in Amador County Cities

Amador County has five incorporated cities. Jackson is the largest and serves as the county seat. The other cities are Ione, Plymouth, Sutter Creek, and Amador City. None have populations over 5,000 people.

These small cities do not typically offer Live Scan services. The sheriff is the main provider for the county. Private operators may have locations in the Jackson area. Residents can also travel to Sacramento County for more options if needed.

Note: The resident discount at the sheriff makes Amador County one of the cheaper places for locals to get fingerprinted.

Amador County Background Check Fees

Fees in Amador County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $15 for residents or $30 for non-residents.

Total costs range from $64 to $79 depending on residency. Court fees follow standard California rates. Certified copies are $40. The resident discount makes this county affordable for locals needing background checks.

Nearby California Counties

Amador County is in the Sierra Nevada foothills in the Gold Country region. Highway 49 runs through the county connecting historic mining towns.

Neighboring counties include El Dorado County to the north, Alpine County to the east, Calaveras County to the south, San Joaquin County to the west, and Sacramento County to the northwest.

Cities in Amador County

These five cities are in Amador County. All are small towns with populations under 5,000. Criminal cases go through Amador Superior Court in Jackson.

• Jackson (county seat)
• Ione
• Plymouth
• Sutter Creek
• Amador City