Access Pomona Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records for Pomona cases are held at the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Pomona has its own police department, but no city-level criminal court. All criminal charges arising from Pomona arrests are filed and heard in the county court system. This page covers how to search Pomona criminal court records, where to get copies, and how to access arrest data from both the Pomona Police Department and the LA County Sheriff's office. Pomona sits at the eastern edge of LA County, close to the San Bernardino County line.

Pomona Criminal Cases in LA County Court

The Los Angeles County Superior Court handles all criminal cases from Pomona. After a Pomona police officer makes an arrest, the LA County District Attorney reviews the case. If charges are filed, a criminal case record is created in the county court. Pomona is part of the East District of the LA Superior Court.

Criminal cases from Pomona are usually heard at the Pomona Courthouse South, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. This is the main courthouse serving the eastern part of LA County. The clerk's office there handles requests for Pomona criminal court records. Walk in during business hours to look up a case, get copies, or ask about a filing. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.

Pomona sits close to the San Bernardino County line. If an arrest happens in a city just east of Pomona, like Ontario or Rancho Cucamonga, that case goes to the San Bernardino County Superior Court instead. The county line is the dividing line. Make sure you know which county the arrest took place in before you start searching for criminal court records.

Search Pomona Criminal Records Online

The LA Superior Court provides two online tools for searching criminal records. The Criminal Case Summary lets you pull up a case when you have the number. It shows charges, hearing dates, and status. The tool is free and does not need an account. Keep in mind the data is for reference. It is not the official record.

The Criminal Index Search is for name-based lookups. It has felony records from 1980 and misdemeanor records from 1988 to the present. Enter a name and see if there are any criminal cases on file. Pomona criminal court records show up in the same system as cases from every other city in LA County. The search results give you case numbers, filing dates, and courthouses. Once you have a case number, you can check the details in the Case Summary portal.

Note: ReCAPTCHA is active on the Case Summary tool from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pomona Police Department Records

The Pomona Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. The department keeps arrest reports, crime reports, and incident records. These are police records, not court records. An arrest report is created by the officer at the time of the arrest. A criminal court record is created later when the DA files charges. They are related but come from different agencies.

To get a copy of a police report or arrest record from Pomona PD, contact the department's Records Division. The Pomona Police Department is at 490 West Mission Boulevard, Pomona, CA 91766. You can call for information about records availability and fees. Police report fees are set by the city and are separate from court copy fees. If you need both the arrest report and the court case file for the same Pomona criminal case, you will need to contact both the police department and the Superior Court.

Pomona Criminal Record Request Options

The California DOJ handles background checks and allows individuals to request their own criminal history. You can check the status of a DOJ request at applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov.

If you submitted a Live Scan request to check your own record, use this portal to see where it stands. The DOJ processes about 2 million state-level background checks each year. Most results come back within three business days, though some need manual review and take longer.

Inmate Lookup for Pomona Arrests

After someone is arrested in Pomona, they may be held at the Pomona city jail or transferred to the LA County jail system. The Sheriff Inmate Information Center shows everyone currently in county custody. Enter a name and find out the charges, bail, and jail location. The sheriff also publishes a booking log with recent arrests.

For people sentenced to state prison, the CDCR inmate search covers that. It shows the facility where the inmate is held, their admission date, and any upcoming parole hearings. This adds another layer to the picture of Pomona criminal records beyond what the court and police provide.

Pomona Criminal Record Access and Laws

Criminal court records in Pomona are public. Anyone can ask for copies. You do not need to be the defendant. Under Penal Code Section 11105, the DOJ maintains state summary criminal history information. But the actual case files for Pomona criminal cases are at the LA Superior Court.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile cases are sealed under state law. Mental health evaluations in a criminal case are not public. Under California Rules of Court Rule 2.503, remote online access to criminal records is limited to indexes and summaries. The full file requires a visit to the Pomona Courthouse. Under Penal Code Section 1203.4, a conviction can be dismissed after probation is completed. Under Penal Code Section 851.8, arrest records can be sealed if a person is found factually innocent. Both of these affect what shows up when you search Pomona criminal court records.

Nearby Cities Criminal Court Records

West Covina is nearby in LA County and uses the same court system. Cities to the east, like Ontario, are in San Bernardino County with a different court.

Los Angeles County Criminal Court Records

For the complete county guide with all courthouse locations, fees, and online tools, visit the Los Angeles County criminal court records page.