San Benito County Background Check

San Benito County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Central Coast county has about 65,000 residents. Hollister is the county seat and largest city. The county is between the San Francisco Bay Area and the Salinas Valley. This guide covers how to access criminal records in San Benito County.

San Benito County Sheriff Services

The San Benito County Sheriff provides law enforcement services for the county. Contact them at (831) 636-4060 for Live Scan availability and fees. The sheriff office is in Hollister near the courthouse.

On top of any local fees, Live Scan requires $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. The sheriff serves unincorporated areas. Hollister has its own police department.

Private Live Scan operators may serve the Hollister area. San Benito County is growing as people move from the Bay Area for more affordable housing. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites.

San Benito County Court Records

San Benito Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The courthouse is in Hollister. Call (831) 636-4057 for court information. 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. The court serves Hollister, San Juan Bautista, and unincorporated areas.

San Benito County has been growing rapidly. The court handles an increasing caseload as the population expands.

Live Scan in San Benito County

San Benito County has two incorporated cities: Hollister and San Juan Bautista. Hollister is much larger with about 45,000 people. San Juan Bautista is a historic mission town with around 2,000 people.

Hollister has its own police department that may offer services. Contact them to check availability. San Juan Bautista relies on the sheriff. Private operators in Hollister serve the growing population.

Note: Many San Benito residents commute to Silicon Valley and may also use services in Santa Clara County.

San Benito County Background Check Fees

Fees in San Benito County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. Contact the sheriff or police for current rolling fees.

Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies. Being close to the Bay Area, there are additional options in nearby counties.

Nearby California Counties

San Benito County is between the Bay Area and the Central Coast. Highway 25 and Highway 156 are major routes through the county.

Neighboring counties include Santa Clara County to the north, Merced County to the east, Fresno County to the southeast, Monterey County to the south and west, and Santa Cruz County to the northwest.

Cities in San Benito County

San Benito County has two incorporated cities. All criminal cases go through San Benito Superior Court in Hollister.

• Hollister (county seat)
• San Juan Bautista