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We understand and acknowledge the desire of the general public and the constituents we serve, to know how law enforcement agencies operate. In an effort to educate and disseminate information efficiently, the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office provides this webpage as your resource to review the materials we are legally mandated to disclose.

Corrections

In Custody Death Investigation Releases

Senate Bill 519 amended Government Code § 7920.000 et al. (formerly Government Code § 6254) and requires the disclosure of records relating to an investigation conducted by the local detention facility involving a death incident.

RELEASED CASES

Corrections Consent Decree

Information responsive to the County’s obligation pursuant to the Mays Consent Decree:
CONSENT DECREE

Additional Information:
Main Jail Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC)

Released Cases:
Use of Force, Officer involved Shootings, and Other Incidents

Senate Bill 16 amended Penal Code §§ 832.7 and 832.8 and requires the disclosure of records relating to the report, investigation, or findings of any of the following:
  • An incident involving the discharge of a firearm at a person by a peace officer or custodial officer
  • An incident involving the use of force against a person by a peace officer or custodial officer that resulted in death or great bodily injury.
  • A sustained finding involving a complaint that alleges unreasonable or excessive force.
  • A sustained finding that an officer failed to intervene against another officer using force that is clearly unreasonable or excessive.
  • Any record relating to an incident in which a sustained finding was made by any law enforcement agency or oversight agency that a peace officer or custodial officer engaged in sexual assault involving a member of the public.
  • Any record relating to an incident in which a sustained finding was made by an law enforcement agency or oversight agency involving dishonesty by a peace officer or custodial officer directly relating to the reporting, investigation, or prosecution of a crime, or directly relating to the reporting of, or investigation or misconduct by, another peace officer or custodial officer, including, but not limited to, false statements, filing false reports, destruction, falsifying, or concealing of evidence, or perjury.
  • Any record relating to an incident in which a sustained finding was made by any law enforcement agency or oversight agency that a peace officer or custodial officer engaged in conduct including, but not limited to, verbal statements, writings, online posts, recordings, and gestures, involving prejudice or discrimination against a person on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.
  • Any record relating to an incident in which a sustained finding was made by any law enforcement agency or oversight agency that the peace officer made an unlawful arrest or conducted an unlawful search.
Assembly Bill 748 amended Government Code § 7920.000 et al. (formerly Government Code § 6254) and requires the disclosure of specified records relating to a critical incident. A critical incident is defined as:
  • An incident involving the discharge of a firearm at a person by a peace officer or custodial officer
  • An incident in which the use of force by a peace officer or custodial officer against a person resulted in death or in great bodily injury.
RELEASED CASES
For the latest Press Releases, please visit the Media and Public Affairs page.

Military Equipment

Military Equipment as Defined:


Under Government Code Title 1, Section 7070 to 7075, a law enforcement agency is required to create a policy and obtain approval from their governing body (Sacramento County Board of Supervisors) to fund, purchase and use military equipment. The law enforcement agency is also required to submit an annual military equipment use report to their governing body to review. Below is our policy and the Annual Report:
AB 481 POLICY MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY

Policy & Training Materials

Senate Bill 978 amended Penal Code § 13650 et al. and requires law enforcement agencies to provide all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and training materials that would otherwise be available to the public if a request was made pursuant to the California Public Records Act. To better serve the community, the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office is currently in the process of updating many of its policies and procedures. Though many can be found on this page, if you believe a policy to be missing, please submit a Public Records Act request.
OFFICE POLICIES EDUCATION & TRAINING

Records Requests

FAQ

Please review the following information prior to submitting your Public Record Request Act.
The information below will help you determine the necessary steps to obtain the type of record you are seeking.

1. How can I get a copy of a crime report?
A copy of a crime report can only be released to the victim, or the victim’s representative. Crime reports cannot be released to persons who are listed as suspect/arrested on the report. If you are listed as the suspect/arrested, a copy of a crime report must be obtained through the Discovery process and/or through a subpoena. Crime reports cannot be released to persons listed as a witness.
Victims can contact the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Records Bureau:


Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Records and Warrants Bureau
4510 Orange Grove Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
916-874-5383 | getmyreport@sacsheriff.com

2. How can I obtain a copy of my vehicle collision report?
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office does not take collision reports. Below are the local agencies who you may contact for collision reports:

If the collision occurred in the City of Rancho Cordova:
https://www.ranchocordovapd.com/our-teams/traffic-unit
If the collision occurred in the County of Sacramento:
https://www.chp.ca.gov/traffic
If the collision occurred in the City of Sacramento:
https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/police/police-services/request-a-police-report


3. Can I use the Public Records Request Act to submit a request for a copy of a Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage, In Car Camera (ICC) footage and/or 911 audio that is tied to an event/incident?
Requests for these footage and audio using the Public Records Request Act are not releasable pursuant to Government Code § 7923.600. A copy of these records may be obtained through the subpoena process. Footage and audio related to critical incident cases subject to release pursuant to Penal Code § 832.7 and Government Code § 7923, can be found by visiting the above “Released Cases”

4. How can I obtain a subpoena and where do I serve my subpoena paperwork?
 We encourage you to seek legal assistance to guide you through the necessary steps to obtain a subpoena. All subpoenas received by the Sheriff’s Office must have an active case number and must be signed. Subpoena paperwork is received by our Records Unit for processing. Please serve your subpoena at the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Records Bureau Front Counter:

Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Records and Warrants Bureau
4510 Orange Grove Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841

For any questions related to subpoenas, please contact the Records Unit at:
records@sacsheriff.com
(916) 874-5383

5. Can I get a copy of an officer’s disciplinary records?
Only disciplinary records involving specified investigations subject to release pursuant to Penal Code § 832.7 are releasable. Please check our “Released Cases” section above to access the available records. All other disciplinary records are confidential and are not releasable pursuant to Government Code § 7927.700, and Penal Code § 832.7.

6. Can I obtain a copy of my criminal record using the Public Records Act?
Criminal records are considered confidential and are not releasable pursuant to Penal Code § 11076, § 11081, § 11105 and § 13300.

7. Can I obtain a copy of my custody history?
You may contact the Main Jail directly by mailing in your request. Please include your name, address, phone number, date of birth, last 4 of your social security number, and a photocopy of your identification/driver’s license:

Sacramento County Main Jail
Attn: Archives
651 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

8. Can I obtain a copy of a mug shot using the Public Record Request Act?
Requests for mug shots using the PRA are not releasable pursuant to Government Code § 7923.600, Penal Code § 11105 and § 13300.

9. Where can I find your department’s policies?
Please view our “Policy and Training Materials” section above.

10. Where can I get information on reported crimes around my neighborhood?
Please visit our neighborhood crime map

Public Records Request Important Information

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office supports the public’s rights to access public records.
The California Public Records Act (CPRA) was passed in 1968 to give the public the right to inspect public records and obtain copies of public records. The right to access these records is not unlimited; there are records that are exempt from disclosure under provisions of law.

Exemptions under the Public Records Act include but are not limited to:
• Juvenile Information and records (Welfare and Institutions Code § 827, § 827.9, § 828)
• Elder Abuse records ( Welfare and Institutions Code § 15633)
• Child Abuse records ( Penal Code § 11167.5)
• Criminal offender record information (Penal Code § 11076, § 11081, § 11105, §13300)
• Personnel, medical, or similar files (Government Code § 7927.700)
• Law enforcement investigative records (Government Code § 7923.600)

Where to access?
Please use the “Submit Public Records Request” Portal to submit your request.
Tips to consider when submitting a CPRA:
• Narrow your search timeframe as much as possible
• Avoid providing generalized and broad statements on records sought
• Provide the “who” “where” “when” if known
• Provide as much details as possible

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