Riverside County Background Check

Riverside County background check records are managed by the county sheriff and Superior Court. This large Inland Empire county has over 2.4 million residents spread across a wide area. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $31 rolling fee. Court records can be searched through the county's online system. This guide shows you how to access criminal history and court case records in Riverside County.

Riverside County Sheriff Live Scan

The Riverside County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting. The rolling fee is $31 per person. This is on top of the state DOJ fee of $32 and FBI fee of $17. Call (951) 955-2440 for current hours and location info. Appointments may be required so check before you go.

The county covers a large area from Corona to Blythe. Finding a convenient Live Scan site matters when distances are far. The sheriff has locations in different parts of the county. Private operators also serve the area with varying hours and prices. Use the DOJ locator to find all options near your zip code.

The city of Riverside also offers Live Scan through its police department. Their rolling fee is $15, which is lower than the sheriff. Service is available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by appointment. Call (951) 826-5700 to schedule. Other cities in the county may have their own options too.

Riverside County Court Records Search

Riverside Superior Court has an online portal for case searches. Visit the court records page to look up cases. You can search by name or case number. The system shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and other details.

Criminal court records in Riverside County are public. Anyone can search and view them. The exception is sealed records and juvenile cases. Those are not available to the public. For most adult criminal cases, you can see the basic case information online without any fees.

Getting copies of documents requires a request to the clerk. You can go in person to a courthouse or submit a mail request. Certified copies cost $40 in California courts. Regular copies have per page fees. The clerk can tell you exact costs for what you need. Riverside has courthouses in several cities including Riverside, Indio, and Murrieta.

Background Checks in Riverside County Cities

Riverside County has 28 cities plus large unincorporated areas. Many cities contract with the sheriff for police services. Those areas use sheriff Live Scan locations. Cities with their own police departments may offer their own fingerprinting services.

The city of Riverside has Live Scan at a $15 rolling fee. Murrieta offers the service at $20. Corona, Moreno Valley, and other cities have their own options. Check with local police for current prices and hours. Some cities have limited hours or require appointments. Private operators fill the gap with more flexible schedules.

Note: Service availability changes often so call ahead before visiting any Live Scan location in Riverside County.

Riverside County Background Check Fees

Background check fees in Riverside County include state fees plus local rolling fees. The DOJ charges $32 for state records. Add $17 for FBI federal records. These apply everywhere in California. Rolling fees vary by provider.

The sheriff charges $31 for the rolling fee. City of Riverside police is cheaper at $15. Murrieta charges $20. Private operators range from about $25 to $45 in the county. Total cost for a full state and federal check runs $65 to $95 depending on where you go. Court record fees follow state guidelines with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Riverside County is in Southern California's Inland Empire region. It stretches from the mountains to the Arizona border. Several counties surround it on different sides.

Neighboring counties include San Bernardino County to the north, Orange County to the west, San Diego County to the south, and Imperial County to the southeast. Each county maintains separate records systems.

Major Cities in Riverside County

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