Calaveras County Background Check

Calaveras County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Gold Country county has about 45,000 residents in the Sierra Nevada foothills. San Andreas is the county seat. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $28 rolling fee. This guide explains how to access criminal records in Calaveras County.

Calaveras County Sheriff Live Scan

The Calaveras County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $28 per person. Call (209) 754-6500 for hours and location information. The sheriff office is in San Andreas at the county government center.

On top of the rolling fee, you pay $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. Total cost is about $77 for a complete check. This is a middle range price for California counties. The sheriff handles law enforcement for the whole county since there are no city police departments.

Private Live Scan operators may serve the county but options are limited in rural areas. Angels Camp and other communities have few providers. Residents sometimes travel to Stockton or Modesto for more options. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites.

Calaveras County Court Records

Calaveras Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The courthouse is in San Andreas. You can search cases 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 the entire county including Angels Camp, Arnold, Murphys, and Valley Springs.

Calaveras County is known from Mark Twain's story about the jumping frog. The court handles a modest caseload for this rural county. Staff can assist with record requests and explain what documents are available.

Live Scan in Calaveras County

Calaveras County has only one incorporated city: Angels Camp. It has a population of about 3,800 people. San Andreas is the county seat but is not incorporated as a city. All law enforcement is handled by the sheriff.

Angels Camp does not have city police or Live Scan services. The sheriff is the main provider for everyone in the county. Private operators may have locations in the area. Check the DOJ locator for all options.

Note: Calaveras County is rural with limited services. Plan ahead and call before visiting to confirm availability.

Calaveras County Background Check Fees

Fees in Calaveras County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $28.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $77 at the sheriff. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Calaveras County is in the Sierra Nevada foothills of the Gold Country. Highway 49 runs through the county connecting historic towns.

Neighboring counties include Amador County to the north, Alpine County to the northeast, Tuolumne County to the south, Stanislaus County to the southwest, and San Joaquin County to the west.

Communities in Calaveras County

Calaveras County has one incorporated city (Angels Camp) and several unincorporated communities. All criminal cases go through Calaveras Superior Court in San Andreas.

• Angels Camp (only incorporated city)
• San Andreas (county seat, unincorporated)
• Arnold
• Murphys
• Valley Springs
• Copperopolis