Kings County Background Check Records

Kings County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Central Valley agricultural county has about 150,000 residents. Hanford is the county seat. The sheriff offers police clearance letters for just $6. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Kings County.

Kings County Sheriff Records

The Kings County Sheriff has a records division that handles various services. Visit the sheriff records page for details. Police clearance and immigration letters cost only $6. This is one of the lowest rates in California for this service.

For Live Scan fingerprinting, contact the sheriff at (559) 852-2809 for current fees and hours. The sheriff office is in Hanford at the county government center. They serve the unincorporated areas and some contract cities.

On top of any local fees, Live Scan requires $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. Private Live Scan operators also serve Kings County. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites near you.

Kings County Court Records

Kings Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The main courthouse is in Hanford. 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 Hanford, Lemoore, Avenal, and Corcoran.

Kings County is home to two state prisons: Avenal State Prison and Corcoran State Prison. This affects local court operations as prison-related cases come through the system.

Live Scan in Kings County Cities

Kings County has four incorporated cities. Hanford is the largest with about 60,000 people. Lemoore is second and hosts the Naval Air Station. Avenal and Corcoran are smaller cities with state prisons.

Hanford and Lemoore have their own police departments. Contact them to check Live Scan availability. Lemoore Naval Air Station serves military personnel. The sheriff handles law enforcement for Avenal and Corcoran.

Kings County Background Check Fees

Fees in Kings County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. Police clearance letters from the sheriff are just $6.

Live Scan rolling fees vary by provider. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies. The $6 clearance letter is excellent for immigration and other purposes.

Nearby California Counties

Kings County is in the southern Central Valley. Highway 198 and Highway 41 are major routes through the county.

Neighboring counties include Fresno County to the north, Tulare County to the east, Kern County to the south, and Monterey County to the west.

Cities in Kings County

Kings County has four incorporated cities. All criminal cases go through Kings Superior Court in Hanford.

• Hanford (county seat)
• Lemoore
• Avenal
• Corcoran