vendredi 24 janvier 2014

Where To Find California Arrest Records Online

By Ben Kingsley


For employers who are checking potential applicants or those who want to make sure if they have records, they can do so by visiting the Office of Attorney General' website. California arrest records are public records; however, not all records are available to the public especially criminal records. Law enforcement agents and agencies that are authorized by the DOJ have the sole access to the records; however, one can retrieve one's own criminal records. For those who are looking for current inmates, they can do so by checking the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation site.

Residents of the State can avail of a background check of themselves by completing the Live Scan form, which they can download from the official website, or other online sites affiliated with the government's official website. After downloading the form, they can go to their sheriff's office or any local police department to have their fingerprint scanned. A $25 fee applies which is mandatorily set by the DOJ. Any excess fees may be charged by the fingerprint agency.

For out of state residents, they can obtain their criminal records by downloading another form from the website. The form "State Summary Criminal History Records" is also available in the site. Applicants should fill up the form and head to the fingerprint agency in the state or place they are currently residing. All fees or payments should be in check or money order and addressed to the DOJ office.

For applicants who apply through agencies, the normal processing time might take about a week and all results will be sent to the agency one is affiliated to. There are instances when the DOJ process might be delayed. This can be due to several factors such as the poor fingerprint quality, wrong information provided and records with criminal records. To follow up on the request, one can use the automatic phone system that the DOJ implemented to handle such requests. Applicants need to provide their birth date as well as the ATI number that appears in the applicant's request application.

Applicants with criminal records can remove certain types of criminal records they have. This is essential as those who were arrested but had no charges filed may have their job opportunity hampered with arrest records. The first thing that applicants should do is to learn the cause of their conviction. Several forms are provided by the State so that applicants might choose the best one for them. Applicants are eligible to have the case against them dismissed if they had conducted minor misdemeanor and non-traffic infractions. A payment of $120 is charged if the service contains a probation order and a $60 for one's request with no probation.

For personal records, applicants can check their local law enforcement and request for any records pertaining to their own. Some law enforcement agencies have their own policies concerning requests so it is important to call the local department and ask the requirements before one goes in person. Applicants can also go to the court where the conviction was handed down and file for a request to obtain their personal records. It is possible to access arrest records through online means as well. There are companies that provide free or pay per request online. The government also has the Megan's Law, a free online tool, which can help locate sex offenders.




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