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:
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
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