Stanislaus County Background Check

Stanislaus County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Central Valley county has about 550,000 residents. Modesto is the county seat and largest city. The sheriff records division handles fingerprinting and record requests. Note that Live Scan service is currently suspended at the sheriff. This guide covers how to access records in Stanislaus County.

Stanislaus County Sheriff Records

The Stanislaus County Sheriff has a records division that handles various record requests. Visit the sheriff records page for details. Crime reports cost $5 for the first four pages and $1 per page after that.

Important: Live Scan fingerprinting service at the sheriff is currently suspended. Check the website or call for updates on when service might resume. In the meantime, residents need to use private Live Scan operators or locations in nearby counties.

Private Live Scan operators serve Stanislaus County. Use the DOJ locator to find certified sites near you. Prices and hours vary by location. Call ahead to confirm availability.

Stanislaus County Court Records

Stanislaus Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The main courthouse is in Modesto. 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 on what you need. The court serves all of Stanislaus County.

Live Scan Options in Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County has nine cities. Modesto is the largest with about 215,000 people. Other cities include Turlock, Ceres, Riverbank, and Oakdale. With sheriff Live Scan suspended, residents need alternatives.

Contact city police departments to check if they offer Live Scan. Turlock and other cities may have options. Private operators serve the Modesto area. Residents near county borders can also try San Joaquin or Merced County locations.

Note: Check the DOJ locator frequently as the sheriff may resume Live Scan service at some point.

Stanislaus County Background Check Fees

Fees in Stanislaus County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. Rolling fees at private operators vary.

Sheriff crime report copies are $5 for the first four pages plus $1 per page after. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Stanislaus County is in the Central Valley south of Sacramento. It borders several other valley and foothill counties.

Neighboring counties include San Joaquin County to the north, Merced County to the south, Tuolumne County to the east, and Santa Clara County to the west.

Major Cities in Stanislaus County

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