Moreno Valley Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records for cases from Moreno Valley are held by the Riverside County Superior Court. Moreno Valley sits just east of the city of Riverside with a population around 212,000. It is the second largest city in Riverside County. Every criminal charge in Moreno Valley, from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies, goes through the county court system. You can search for Moreno Valley criminal court records through the court's online public access portal or request copies directly from the clerk's office.

Riverside County Court Handles Moreno Valley Cases

All criminal cases from Moreno Valley go through the Riverside County Superior Court. California does not operate city criminal courts. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement for Moreno Valley under a contract arrangement. When the sheriff's deputies make an arrest in Moreno Valley, the case is forwarded to the Riverside County District Attorney for review. If charges are filed, the case enters the Superior Court docket.

Moreno Valley cases are typically assigned to a Riverside County courthouse based on location and case type. The Moreno Valley area is served by a nearby court branch. For specific courthouse addresses, phone numbers, and hours, check the Riverside County criminal court records page. That page covers the full court system and all criminal record procedures for the county.

Search Moreno Valley Criminal Records Online

The Riverside County Superior Court Public Access Portal lets you search for criminal court records by name or case number. The portal covers all criminal cases filed in Riverside County, including those from Moreno Valley. You can see case type, charges, filing date, court dates, and case status.

The portal is free to search. Viewing case index information and court calendars does not cost anything. For copies of actual court documents from a Moreno Valley criminal case, you will need to pay the standard fees. The court charges $0.50 per page for plain copies and $40 for certified copies. A $15 search fee may apply if the clerk spends more than ten minutes looking for a record.

Under California Rules of Court Rule 2.503, remote access to certain types of criminal case documents is restricted. You can view the register of actions and calendar online, but other documents in a criminal case usually require an in-person visit to the courthouse.

How to Get Moreno Valley Criminal Court Records

You can get copies of Moreno Valley criminal court records in person or by mail. In-person requests are faster. Go to the courthouse, give the clerk the case number or defendant's name, and request the documents you need. The clerk prints copies on the spot. You pay at the window.

Mail requests take more time. Write a letter with the case number, defendant name, and what documents you want. Include a check or money order for the fees. Send it to the clerk's office at the appropriate courthouse. The California Courts self-help page explains the general process for requesting record copies from any Superior Court in the state. These instructions apply to Moreno Valley cases handled by the Riverside County court.

The self-help guide covers fees, fee waivers, and what to expect when requesting criminal court records.

Sheriff Records for Moreno Valley

Since the Riverside County Sheriff provides police services to Moreno Valley, arrest records and incident reports are kept by the sheriff's department. To get a copy of a police report from Moreno Valley, you contact the sheriff's records division, not the court. The sheriff also runs the county jail system and maintains booking records for everyone booked into a county facility.

The Riverside County Sheriff's inmate lookup tool lets you search for people currently in custody. Enter a name and the system returns booking info, charges, bail, and the jail facility. These booking records are different from court records. The booking record shows the arrest. The court record shows the legal proceedings. For Moreno Valley criminal matters, you may need records from both the sheriff and the court to get the full picture.

Note: Moreno Valley does not have its own police department and relies on the Riverside County Sheriff for law enforcement.

State Criminal History for Moreno Valley Residents

Moreno Valley residents can get a copy of their own criminal history from the California Department of Justice. The DOJ keeps statewide RAP sheets under Penal Code Section 11105. Request your record through the Live Scan process. The fee is $25. Fill out the BCIA 8016RR form and visit a Live Scan site for fingerprinting. Details and forms are on the DOJ Record Review page.

This DOJ record is a summary of your criminal history from across California. It is not the same as the detailed case file at the Riverside County Superior Court. If you need to check what a background check will show, the DOJ record is what you want. If you need specific documents from a Moreno Valley court case, go through the court.

Moreno Valley Criminal Record Dismissal

Under Penal Code Section 1203.4, people who completed probation for a Moreno Valley criminal conviction can ask the court to dismiss the case. File the petition at the Riverside County Superior Court. The record stays on file, but it shows the dismissal. This can make a difference when employers run background checks.

If the arrest did not result in a conviction and the person was found factually innocent, Penal Code Section 851.8 allows a petition to seal and destroy the arrest record. Both processes go through the Riverside County Superior Court.

State Prison Records for Moreno Valley Cases

If a Moreno Valley criminal case results in a state prison sentence, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation handles custody. The CDCR inmate search lets you look up anyone currently in state prison. It shows the inmate's name, CDCR number, facility, and admission date. For county jail inmates, use the Riverside County Sheriff's inmate lookup instead.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Moreno Valley. Criminal cases from Riverside County cities go through the same Superior Court.

Riverside County Criminal Court

For full courthouse details and all criminal record procedures in Riverside County.