Mendocino County Background Check

Mendocino County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This North Coast county has about 90,000 residents. Ukiah is the county seat and largest city. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $30 rolling fee. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Mendocino County.

Mendocino County Sheriff Live Scan

The Mendocino County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $30 per person. Call (707) 463-4411 for hours and location information. The sheriff office is in Ukiah near 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 $79 for a complete check. The sheriff handles law enforcement for unincorporated areas and some contract cities.

Private Live Scan operators may serve the Ukiah area. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites. Coastal communities like Fort Bragg may have limited local options.

Mendocino County Court Records

Mendocino Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The main courthouse is in Ukiah. There may also be court facilities in the coastal area. You can search cases and request copies of documents.

Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order. Contact the clerk for specific pricing and procedures.

Mendocino County is known for wine country inland and rugged coastline. The court serves communities spread across mountains and coast.

Live Scan in Mendocino County Cities

Mendocino County has four incorporated cities: Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Willits, and Point Arena. Ukiah is the largest with about 16,000 people. Fort Bragg is the main coastal city with around 7,500 people.

Ukiah has its own police department that may offer services. Fort Bragg may also have options. Contact local departments to check availability. The sheriff serves Willits, Point Arena, and unincorporated areas.

Note: Travel between inland Ukiah and coastal Fort Bragg takes over an hour on winding roads.

Mendocino County Background Check Fees

Fees in Mendocino County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $30.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $79 at the sheriff. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Mendocino County is on California's North Coast. Highway 101 runs through the inland valleys while Highway 1 follows the coast.

Neighboring counties include Humboldt County to the north, Trinity County to the northeast, Lake County to the east, Sonoma County to the south, and Glenn County to the northeast.

Cities in Mendocino County

Mendocino County has four incorporated cities. All criminal cases go through Mendocino Superior Court.

• Ukiah (county seat)
• Fort Bragg
• Willits
• Point Arena