Search Fremont Booking Reports

Fremont booking reports go through the Alameda County jail system. Fremont is the largest city in southern Alameda County and has its own police department that handles arrests. Once someone is arrested, the booking process takes place at the county level through the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. If you need to find a Fremont booking report, you have two main options: the county sheriff's inmate locator for current custody data, or the Fremont Police records unit for arrest reports. This page covers both paths and explains fees, legal rights, and how to get the records you need.

Alameda County Handles Fremont Bookings

Alameda County operates Santa Rita Jail at 5325 Broder Boulevard in Dublin. This is the main detention facility for the county and where most people arrested in Fremont get booked. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office processes the booking and creates the official record. That record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bail amount, and booking time. All of this information becomes part of the county's database.

The sheriff runs an Inmate Locator on its website. You can search by name to see who is currently in Alameda County custody. The system lets you filter to show only bookings from the last 24 hours if you are looking for a recent Fremont arrest. Keep in mind that under Government Code Section 6254(f), some names may not appear due to legal exemptions. But for most Fremont bookings, the information shows up in the locator shortly after the person is processed at Santa Rita Jail.

For phone inquiries about Fremont bookings, call Santa Rita Jail at (925) 551-6500. The administration office in Oakland can be reached at (510) 272-6878.

Fremont Police Department Records

The Fremont Police Department keeps arrest and incident reports at its records unit. Call (510) 790-6860 to request copies. The fee is $16 per report. This covers the police department's side of the story, including the arrest report, witness statements, and any evidence collected at the scene. The booking report is a separate document held by the county sheriff.

If you need both records from a Fremont arrest, plan to contact two different agencies. The Fremont Police give you the arrest report for $16. The Alameda County Sheriff gives you the booking report through a separate request. Together, these two documents give you the full picture of what happened during the arrest and the jail intake that followed. Many people only need one or the other, but having both can be important for legal or employment purposes.

Fremont Booking Report Rights Under State Law

The California Public Records Act covers all Fremont booking reports. Government Code Section 7920.000 establishes the public's right to inspect government records. The Alameda County Sheriff must respond to your request within 10 days. Under Government Code Section 7923.600, law enforcement must release the full name, physical description, date of birth, arrest details, charges, bail, and custody location for every booking. These rules apply whether the arrest happened in Fremont, Oakland, Hayward, or anywhere else in Alameda County.

Penal Code Section 13300 defines local criminal history records, which include booking numbers and charge data. Basic booking information from Fremont is public. Full criminal histories are restricted. To get your own criminal history from the state, submit a Live Scan fingerprint through the California DOJ with a $25 fee.

State Search Tools for Fremont Records

California runs statewide tools that can help you find people originally booked in Fremont. The California VINE system covers Alameda County and sends free custody change alerts.

VINE lets you register for phone, email, or text alerts when someone's custody status changes after a Fremont booking. It is run by the California State Sheriffs' Association.

The CDCR Inmate Search covers anyone who went from Alameda County jail to state prison. If someone booked in Fremont got sentenced to prison time, you can track them through this state database. It shows names, current locations, and admission dates for people in the California prison system.

Sealing Fremont Arrest and Booking Records

If you were arrested in Fremont and not convicted, you may be able to seal the booking record. Penal Code Section 851.91 allows petitions to seal arrest records when charges were dismissed or the person was acquitted. File the petition in Alameda County Superior Court. If granted, the Fremont booking report gets sealed from public view.

Penal Code Section 851.8 provides stronger relief for people found factually innocent. In those cases, the court orders all arrest records, booking photos, and evidence sealed for three years and then destroyed. This removes the Fremont booking record permanently. Contact the Alameda County Public Defender or a private attorney for help with the petition process.

Note: Sealed records do not show up in the Alameda County inmate locator or in background checks.

Nearby City Booking Reports

Fremont borders cities in both Alameda and Santa Clara counties. If the arrest happened nearby, check these pages for specific local details.