Monterey County Booking Reports

Monterey County booking reports are public records held by the sheriff's office at 1414 Natividad Road in Salinas. The Records Division operates 24 hours a day and keeps all booking data for the county. You can view current custody information through the sheriff's online in-custody log. Monterey County booking reports include arrest details, charges, bail, and the facility holding each inmate. This county also has specific fees for criminal history requests and LiveScan fingerprinting that set it apart from other California counties. Whether you need a quick online check or a printed copy of a booking report, Monterey County offers multiple paths to get the records you need.

Search Monterey County Booking Records Online

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office publishes an In Custody Log on its website. This log shows everyone currently held in the Monterey County jail. You can browse or search by name to find specific booking information. The data includes charges, booking date, and custody status. The in-custody log is free and does not require a login. It is the simplest way to check for recent Monterey County booking reports from anywhere.

The Monterey County Sheriff maintains an In Custody Log where you can view current booking information online.

The in-custody log shows all current inmates in Monterey County detention facilities along with their booking data.

The log only shows active inmates. Released individuals are removed from the list. All booking records for Monterey County are maintained in the Records Division, which operates around the clock. Call (831) 755-3700 to ask about past booking records or to learn about the process for getting copies. The release of booking records is limited in certain cases, so staff can explain what is available for the specific record you are looking for.

Monterey County Booking Report Fees

Monterey County has clear fees for different record types. A criminal history request costs $92. LiveScan fingerprinting costs $28 plus any DOJ and FBI processing fees. These are set fees that apply to everyone. The criminal history fee covers a comprehensive check, not just a single booking report. If you only need data from one arrest, a simpler records request through the sheriff's office may cost less.

For basic booking report copies, contact the Records Division at (831) 755-3700. California law allows agencies to charge for the direct cost of copying records. The per-page rate and any processing fees will depend on the type of record and the format you need. Walk-in requests can be made at the sheriff's main office at 1414 Natividad Road in Salinas. Mail-in requests are also accepted. Include the full name of the person, approximate date of the booking, and your payment. Processing times vary, but the 24-hour Records Division means your request can be received at any time.

Note: The $92 criminal history fee is separate from basic booking report copy fees at the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.

Legal Access to Monterey County Bookings

California's Public Records Act requires Monterey County to make booking data available. Government Code Section 7923.600 lists the booking details that must be released publicly: name, physical description, date of birth, arrest and booking times, charges, bail, and where the person is held. The sheriff's in-custody log satisfies part of this requirement. Written records requests get a response within 10 days.

Complete criminal histories are a different matter. Under Penal Code Section 13300, full criminal records are restricted. Only the person themselves, authorized agencies, or certain employers with legal authorization can access them. That is where the $92 criminal history fee comes in. It covers a thorough background check that goes well beyond a single Monterey County booking report. For public booking data, the in-custody log and standard records requests are the right tools.

People arrested in Monterey County who are not convicted can seek to have their booking records sealed under Penal Code Section 851.91. The petition goes through the Monterey County Superior Court. Once granted, the booking report is no longer public.

Monterey County Custody Alerts

The VINE system provides free custody change alerts for Monterey County. Sign up with an inmate's name or ID to get notified when they are released, transferred, or escape. You can choose phone, email, or text alerts. This is a good complement to the in-custody log. Use the log to get current booking data. Use VINE to track ongoing changes in custody status for specific people booked into the Monterey County jail.

Cities in Monterey County

Salinas is the county seat and the largest city in Monterey County. Other cities include Monterey, Seaside, Marina, and King City. None of these cities has a population over 100,000. City police departments in Monterey County make arrests, but booking happens at the county jail. The sheriff keeps all Monterey County booking reports in its Records Division. If you are searching for a booking record from an arrest in any of these cities, the sheriff's office is the place to look.

Nearby County Booking Reports

Monterey County stretches along the central coast and inland. If you need booking records from a neighboring county, check these options.