Find Criminal Records in Murrieta

Criminal court records from Murrieta are kept by the Riverside County Superior Court. Murrieta is in the southwest part of Riverside County, and the county court system handles all criminal cases that come out of the city. You can search for Murrieta criminal court records through the county's online portal, or visit a courthouse in person to get copies. Whether you need to check on a pending case, pull old records, or verify a court date, the Riverside Superior Court is the place to go. This page covers how to search, what to expect, and where to find the records you need.

Murrieta Criminal Court Records Online

The Riverside County Superior Court runs an online portal for case searches. You can use the ePublic Access portal to look up criminal cases from Murrieta and the rest of Riverside County. The portal lets you search by name or case number. When you find a case, the results show the charges, hearing dates, case status, and which courthouse is handling it. The search is free and open to anyone.

Keep in mind that the online data has limits. For criminal cases, courts in California can restrict what shows up online. Under Rule 2.503 of the California Rules of Court, only the register of actions, calendars, and indexes may be available through remote access. The actual documents filed in a Murrieta criminal case, things like motions, police reports, and probation reports, may only be viewable at the courthouse. So the portal is great for basic info but not a full record.

The Riverside County Superior Court portal screenshot below shows what the search page looks like when you access it.

This portal covers all Riverside County courthouses. Cases from Murrieta typically go through the Southwest Justice Center in the Murrieta area. You can find courthouse assignments in the search results.

Southwest Justice Center for Murrieta Cases

The Southwest Justice Center at 30755-D Auld Road in Murrieta is the primary courthouse for this area. Criminal cases from Murrieta, Temecula, and nearby cities are usually heard here. The clerk's office at this location can help with record requests, copies, and general case info. Walk in during business hours and ask at the counter.

Copies of Murrieta criminal court records cost $0.50 per page. That is the standard rate set by Government Code Section 70627. Certified copies are $40 per document, plus the per-page fee. You might need certified copies if the records are for legal proceedings or official use. Plain copies work for most personal needs. If the clerk has to search for more than 10 minutes, add a $15 search fee. Bring exact info to speed things up.

Note: Older records stored off-site may take time to retrieve and can carry an extra $10 fee.

Murrieta Police and Arrest Records

Murrieta has its own police department. Arrests in the city are handled by Murrieta PD, not the county sheriff. When someone is arrested in Murrieta, the police create an arrest record. That arrest record is different from a court record. The court file only starts when the district attorney files charges with the Riverside County Superior Court.

To get a copy of an arrest report from the Murrieta Police Department, contact their records division. You can call or visit the station. Arrest logs may be available for review. For booking info on people taken to a Riverside County jail after a Murrieta arrest, check the Riverside County Sheriff inmate lookup. That tool shows current inmates, charges, and bail amounts. It is free to use and does not need a login.

The Riverside County Sheriff manages the jail system for the whole county. Even if the Murrieta Police make the arrest, the person goes to a county jail for booking and custody. The sheriff's inmate data covers anyone currently held.

California DOJ Criminal History for Murrieta

The California Department of Justice runs a statewide criminal history database. It is separate from the court system. The DOJ has arrest and conviction records from all California counties. If you want your own criminal history, the DOJ Record Review process lets you get a copy. The cost is $25. You submit fingerprints at a Live Scan site and the DOJ mails you the results.

Under Penal Code Section 11105, the DOJ is required to keep state summary criminal history information. This includes names, arrest dates, booking numbers, charges, and dispositions. But this data goes to law enforcement and authorized agencies. Regular people can only get their own record. You cannot pull someone else's DOJ criminal history for personal reasons.

The DOJ background check page above is the starting point for state-level criminal history requests. It covers all California arrests and convictions, including those from Murrieta.

Expungement of Murrieta Criminal Records

California law allows people to ask the court to dismiss a conviction after probation ends. This falls under Penal Code Section 1203.4. If you were convicted in a Murrieta case and you finished probation, you can file a petition with the Riverside County Superior Court. The record stays on file. It does not get erased. But the case shows as dismissed. That can help with background checks for jobs.

People who were arrested in Murrieta but never charged can petition to seal their arrest record. Penal Code Section 851.8 covers this. You have to show you were factually innocent. It is a harder standard to meet. Legal aid groups in Riverside County can help with the paperwork if you qualify for free or low-cost help.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Murrieta. Each city's criminal cases go through their county's Superior Court system.

Murrieta's County

All Murrieta criminal court records are filed at the Riverside County Superior Court.