Rialto Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records for Rialto go through the San Bernardino County Superior Court. Rialto is between San Bernardino and Fontana in the western half of the county. All criminal cases from Rialto arrests end up in the county court system once the district attorney files charges. You can search for Rialto criminal court records online through the county's case portal, or go to the courthouse in person. The city has its own police department that handles arrests. This page covers the steps for finding, searching, and getting copies of criminal court records from Rialto cases.

Search Rialto Criminal Records Online

Use the San Bernardino County Court Access Portal to look up criminal cases from Rialto. This online tool covers every case filed with the county Superior Court. Enter a name or case number and the system returns matching results with charges, dates, and case status. The search is free. You do not need to sign up for an account. It works from any computer or phone.

What you can see on the portal is limited for criminal cases. California Rules of Court Rule 2.503 says that courts can only put certain criminal case data online. The register of actions and calendar information are generally available through remote access. But the underlying documents, like the complaint, pre-trial motions, probation reports, and sentencing orders, typically require a visit to the courthouse. So the Court Access Portal is the right place to start a search for Rialto criminal court records, but you may need to go in person for the full case file.

The screenshot above shows the San Bernardino County Court Access Portal. This is where you search for criminal court records from Rialto and other cities in the county.

How to Get Rialto Criminal Court Copies

The clerk's office at the San Bernardino County Superior Court handles record requests for all criminal cases, including those from Rialto. The main courthouse is at 247 West Third Street in San Bernardino. Walk in and ask for the records you need. Bring the case number or the defendant's name. For current cases, the clerk can usually print copies while you wait.

Fees are set by state law and apply to all California courts. Here is what to expect when requesting Rialto criminal court records:

• Plain copies: $0.50 per page
• Certified copies: $40 per document plus per-page cost
• Search fee: $15 if the clerk spends over 10 minutes
• Off-site retrieval: $10 for older records in storage

These fees come from Government Code Section 70627. You can pay at the counter when picking up copies. For mail requests, send a check or money order with your written request. Include the case details and what documents you want. Plan for several weeks of wait time on mail requests.

Rialto Police Department Records

Rialto has its own police department. Arrests within Rialto city limits are handled by Rialto PD. When an arrest is made, the police create a booking record and arrest report. These records stay with the police department. The court file is separate. It only gets created after the district attorney files criminal charges with the San Bernardino County Superior Court.

To get a copy of an arrest report from the Rialto Police Department, contact their records division. They can explain the process and fees for release of police reports. Keep in mind that some parts of police reports may not be available to the public under Government Code Section 6254, which sets out exemptions under the California Public Records Act. Active investigation files may be withheld until the case is resolved.

For current jail booking info after a Rialto arrest, the San Bernardino County Sheriff inmate locator shows who is in county custody. The sheriff runs the jail system. People arrested by Rialto PD are booked into a county jail facility.

Statewide Criminal History from Rialto

The California DOJ maintains a separate criminal history database from the court system. This statewide database has arrest and conviction data from all counties, as required by Penal Code Section 11105. If you need your own criminal history, the DOJ Record Review process costs $25. You get fingerprinted at a Live Scan site and the DOJ sends you your record.

The DOJ record review is only for your own history. It covers arrests and convictions from all over California, not just Rialto. You cannot use the DOJ process to get someone else's criminal record. For court case files from a specific Rialto case, go to the San Bernardino County Superior Court.

The California DOJ provides a status checker, shown above, so you can track the progress of a background check or record review request after submitting your fingerprints.

Clearing Rialto Criminal Records

If you were convicted in a Rialto criminal case and completed probation, California law offers a path to dismissal. Under Penal Code Section 1203.4, you file a petition with the San Bernardino County Superior Court. The judge looks at the case. If the petition is granted, the conviction is dismissed. The case file itself stays at the court. It does not get deleted. But it shows a dismissal instead of a conviction. This matters for job applications and background checks.

People arrested in Rialto who were never charged can look into sealing the arrest record under Penal Code Section 851.8. The standard is factual innocence. That is harder to prove. But it is an option. Legal aid services in San Bernardino County can help with both types of petitions for people who qualify based on income.

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Rialto's County

All Rialto criminal court records are filed with the San Bernardino County Superior Court.