Inglewood Criminal Records Search

Criminal court records from Inglewood cases are held by the Los Angeles County Superior Court. There is no city-level criminal court in Inglewood or anywhere else in California. All felony and misdemeanor cases from the city are processed through the LA Superior Court. Online tools on the court website let you search Inglewood criminal records by case number or defendant name at no charge. The court's digital index includes felonies from 1980 and misdemeanors from 1988 forward. Below you will find the steps for searching and getting copies of Inglewood criminal court records.

Search Inglewood Criminal Court Records Online

The LA Superior Court website has two free search portals that cover Inglewood criminal cases. Start with the Criminal Case Summary if you have a case number. This tool shows charges, hearing dates, and the current status for that case. The court adds reCAPTCHA verification during business hours to keep the system running smoothly. Remember that what you see online is reference data, not the official court record for that Inglewood criminal case.

When you do not have a case number, the Criminal Index Search is the way to go. Type in a name and the system returns matching criminal cases across the entire LA Superior Court, including any from Inglewood. Felony records go back to 1980. Misdemeanor records go back to 1988. The results give you a case number, filing date, and courthouse location. Take any case number you find and put it in the Case Summary tool for more detailed information about that Inglewood criminal court record.

Inglewood Courthouse Criminal Records

The Inglewood Courthouse at One Regent Street, Inglewood, CA 90301 is part of the LA Superior Court network. Criminal cases from Inglewood and nearby cities may be assigned to this courthouse. The clerk's office there handles record requests during regular hours. Walk in with a case number or the defendant's name. The clerk will pull the case and print copies for you at $0.50 per page.

Not all Inglewood criminal cases end up at the Inglewood Courthouse. The LA Superior Court routes cases to different locations based on the type of charge and other factors. Check the Criminal Index online to see which courthouse has a specific case before making a trip. If the case is at a different location, you can go there in person or send a written request by mail. The Archives and Records Center at 222 North Hill Street, Room 212, Los Angeles, CA 90012 handles very old cases. For records before 1965, call (213) 974-1378. For records after 1965 that are not online, call (213) 893-0809.

Note: The Inglewood Courthouse handles multiple case types besides criminal matters, so expect some wait time at the clerk's window.

Inglewood Criminal Record Access Laws

Criminal court records from Inglewood are public records in most situations. Anyone can ask for copies without being a party to the case. But California law does restrict access to some types of criminal records. Rule 2.503 of the California Rules of Court limits what can be viewed online versus at the courthouse. Case indexes, calendars, and registers of action are available through remote electronic access. Full documents in criminal cases generally need to be viewed at the courthouse.

The California Courts website at courts.ca.gov explains public records access for all state courts, including the LA Superior Court that handles Inglewood criminal cases.

That page covers the process for requesting court records and what documents are and are not available to the public. It applies to all Inglewood criminal court records held by the LA Superior Court. Juvenile records are sealed. Mental health records in a criminal file are restricted. Some documents in domestic violence cases may also be limited.

Under Penal Code Section 1203.4, someone who completes probation can ask to have a conviction dismissed. The Inglewood criminal court record will still exist but will reflect the dismissal. Penal Code Section 851.8 lets a person petition to seal and destroy arrest records if found factually innocent.

Fees for Inglewood Criminal Records

Copy fees for Inglewood criminal court records are the same as anywhere else in the California Superior Court system. Plain copies run $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $40 per document, plus the per-page fee. A search fee of $15 applies when the clerk spends more than 10 minutes looking for a record. Off-site file retrieval adds $10.

You can check the status of a DOJ background check at the applicant status portal if you have submitted fingerprints for a personal record review.

The DOJ charges $25 for a personal criminal history review through Live Scan. This is separate from the court copy fees and gives you a statewide rap sheet rather than records from a single Inglewood case. Mail requests for court record copies take 8 to 10 weeks through the LA Superior Court. Going in person to the Inglewood Courthouse is faster. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify. Email onlineServices@lacourt.org for help with online record access.

Inglewood Police and Booking Records

The Inglewood Police Department handles arrests within the city. For police reports and arrest records, contact the IPD directly at One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90301. Police reports are separate from criminal court records. The police keep their arrest and investigation files under Penal Code Section 13300, while the court keeps the case filings and dispositions.

People booked into LA County jail after an Inglewood arrest show up in the sheriff's system. Use the Inmate Information Center to search for someone currently in custody. The booking log shows recent arrests county-wide. For inmates in state prison after an Inglewood conviction, the CDCR CIRIS tool shows custody details including facility location and admission date. These search tools are all free and open to the public.

State Criminal History for Inglewood Cases

The California Department of Justice keeps a statewide criminal history database separate from the court system. Under Penal Code Section 11105, the DOJ maintains state summary criminal history information compiled from arrests and court dispositions across all counties. You can request your own record from the DOJ for $25 using the Live Scan process. Take the BCIA 8016RR form to any Live Scan site near Inglewood.

This state-level record is different from the court case files. The DOJ record shows arrests and dispositions statewide. The court record has the actual case documents, filings, and orders for an Inglewood criminal case. Both are useful, but they serve different purposes. Most DOJ results come back within three business days.

Nearby Cities in LA County

These cities near Inglewood also use the LA Superior Court for all criminal cases. Visit each page for local details on criminal court records.

Los Angeles County Court System

Inglewood falls under the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The county page covers the full court system, all courthouses, and additional search tools for criminal records.