Santa Cruz County Background Check Records

Santa Cruz County background check records are available through the Superior Court and sheriff. This coastal county south of San Francisco Bay has about 270,000 residents. The court has an online portal for case searches. Criminal record packets have specific fees. This guide explains how to access records in Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz County Court Records

Santa Cruz Superior Court has information about criminal records on their website. Visit the court records page for details. They also have an online portal at portal.santacruzcourt.org for case searches.

A criminal standard packet costs $47. This includes common documents for a case. Certified copies are $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Contact the clerk for specific pricing on what you need.

Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order. You can search the online portal or visit the courthouse in person.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Services

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff provides law enforcement services and may offer Live Scan. Contact them for current fees and hours. The sheriff serves the unincorporated areas and some cities in the county.

Private Live Scan operators also serve Santa Cruz County. Use the DOJ locator to find certified sites near you. Prices and hours vary by location.

Live Scan in Santa Cruz County Cities

Santa Cruz County has four cities: Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, and Capitola. The city of Santa Cruz is the county seat. Watsonville is the second largest city.

Contact local police departments to check Live Scan availability. Private operators serve the area. Being close to the Bay Area, residents can also access options in neighboring counties if needed.

Note: Santa Cruz is home to UC Santa Cruz with many students needing background checks.

Santa Cruz County Background Check Fees

Fees in Santa Cruz County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. Rolling fees vary by provider.

Court fees include $47 for a criminal standard packet. Certified copies are $40. The online portal may have its own fee structure.

Nearby California Counties

Santa Cruz County is on the coast south of the San Francisco Bay Area. It borders the bay and several other counties.

Neighboring counties include San Mateo County to the north, Santa Clara County to the east, Monterey County to the south, and San Benito County to the southeast.

Major Cities in Santa Cruz County

These cities are in Santa Cruz County. Criminal cases go through Santa Cruz Superior Court. Click a city for local background check info.