Imperial County Background Check Records

Imperial County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This desert county on the Mexican border has about 180,000 residents. El Centro is the county seat. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $22 rolling fee. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Imperial County.

Imperial County Sheriff Live Scan

The Imperial County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $22 per person. Call (442) 265-2125 for hours and location information. The sheriff office is in El Centro.

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 $71 for a complete check. This is a reasonable price for the region. The sheriff serves the unincorporated desert areas and some contract cities.

Private Live Scan operators serve the El Centro area. Given the border location, some people come from Mexico for services requiring US background checks. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites in the county.

Imperial County Court Records

Imperial Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The main courthouse is in El Centro. 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 all cities and unincorporated areas of Imperial County.

Imperial County has significant cross-border activity with Mexico. The court handles cases from the Calexico and other border areas. Staff can help with record requests and explain available documents.

Live Scan in Imperial County Cities

Imperial County has seven incorporated cities. El Centro is the largest with about 45,000 people. Calexico sits on the Mexican border. Other cities include Brawley, Imperial, Holtville, Westmorland, and Calipatria.

El Centro and Calexico have their own police departments. Contact them to check Live Scan availability. Private operators serve the El Centro area where most services are concentrated. The desert climate makes travel between towns straightforward.

Imperial County Background Check Fees

Fees in Imperial County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $22.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $71 at the sheriff. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Imperial County is in California's southeast corner on the Mexican border. Interstate 8 connects the county to San Diego. The Salton Sea is on the northern edge.

Neighboring counties include Riverside County to the north and San Diego County to the west. The county also borders Arizona to the east and Mexico to the south.

Cities in Imperial County

Imperial County has seven incorporated cities. All criminal cases go through Imperial Superior Court in El Centro.

• El Centro (county seat)
• Calexico
• Brawley
• Imperial
• Holtville
• Westmorland
• Calipatria