Fresno County Background Check Search

Fresno County background check records are available through the Superior Court and sheriff department. Located in California's Central Valley, this county has over 1 million residents. The court has an online portal for case searches. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $20 rolling fee. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Fresno County.

Fresno County Court Records Portal

Fresno Superior Court has an online portal for case searches. Visit the Fresno Court Portal to look up cases. You can search by defendant name or case number. The system shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes.

The online search is free to use. Getting copies of documents requires a request to the clerk. Certified copies cost $40 like most California courts. Regular copies have per page fees. You can visit the courthouse in person or submit requests by mail. The main courthouse is in downtown Fresno.

Criminal records in Fresno County are public unless sealed. Anyone can search the online portal. You do not need to explain why you want the information. Sealed records and juvenile cases are not available. Most adult criminal cases can be searched freely.

Fresno County Sheriff Live Scan

The Fresno County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $20 per person. This is one of the lower rates in the Central Valley. On top of this you pay $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. Call (559) 600-8240 for current hours and location info.

The city of Fresno Police Department does not offer public Live Scan. They refer people to other agencies. However, the city police records bureau does offer local criminal record checks for $30. This shows only Fresno city arrests and is different from a state DOJ check. Contact the records bureau for details.

Private Live Scan operators also serve Fresno County. They may have longer hours than sheriff offices. Prices range from about $20 to $40 for rolling fees. Use the DOJ locator to find all options near you.

Background Checks in Fresno County Cities

Fresno County has several cities and a large rural area. The city of Fresno is by far the largest. Clovis is another major city. Smaller cities include Selma, Sanger, and Reedley. Each may have different options for fingerprinting services.

The city of Fresno refers people to other providers for Live Scan. Clovis and other cities should be contacted directly to check current availability. Many residents use the county sheriff or private operators instead. The DOJ locator shows all certified sites in the county.

Note: Central Valley communities may have fewer Live Scan options than coastal urban areas.

Fresno County Background Check Fees

Fees for background checks in Fresno County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32 for state records. The FBI charges $17 for federal records. Rolling fees vary by provider.

The sheriff charges $20 for rolling. City of Fresno local criminal checks are $30 but only show city records. Private operators charge $20 to $40 typically. Total cost for a full state and federal check runs about $69 at the sheriff to over $90 at some locations. Court fees are standard with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Fresno County is in California's Central Valley. It is one of the largest agricultural counties in the state. Several other counties border it on all sides.

Neighboring counties include Madera County to the north, Kings County to the south, Tulare County to the southeast, and Monterey County to the west. Each has separate court and sheriff systems.

Major Cities in Fresno County

These cities are in Fresno County. Criminal cases are handled by Fresno Superior Court. Click a city for local background check info.