Access Vacaville Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records from Vacaville are filed at the Solano County Superior Court in Fairfield. Vacaville is in the northern part of Solano County, between Fairfield and Sacramento. All criminal charges that come out of Vacaville go through the county court. The court offers online searches and in-person access at the clerk's office. This page breaks down where to search, what the fees are, and how to get copies of criminal court records for cases that started in Vacaville, California.

Search Vacaville Criminal Cases Online

The Solano County Superior Court provides an online portal at portal.solano.courts.ca.gov where you can search for Vacaville criminal cases. Type in a name or case number and the system brings back case details. You will see the charges, court dates, case status, and the judge assigned. There is no cost to search. You do not need to sign up for anything.

The portal pulls from the county's central case database, so Vacaville criminal records sit alongside cases from Fairfield, Vallejo, and every other city in Solano County. Filter by criminal case type when searching to get cleaner results. If you are doing a name search, be ready for multiple results if the name is common. The more details you have going in, the easier it is to pinpoint the right Vacaville criminal court record.

Remote access to the online portal has limits under California Rules of Court Rule 2.503. You can see case indexes, the register of actions, and hearing schedules. But full documents like probation reports and sealed materials are restricted to courthouse viewing. The portal is great for confirming a case exists and tracking its status, but you might need the complete file for legal or business purposes.

Vacaville Criminal Records at the Courthouse

Vacaville criminal cases are heard at the Solano County Superior Court in Fairfield. The courthouse is at 600 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533. It is a short drive from Vacaville. The criminal clerk's office is where you go for record copies. Bring the case number or the defendant's name. The clerk looks it up, pulls the file, and prints what you need.

In-person visits are the fastest way to get Vacaville criminal court records. You pay at the clerk's window and walk out with copies. If you need certified copies, let the clerk know when you make your request. They will add the court seal and charge the certification fee. The office is typically open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Vacaville Criminal Court Record Costs

Fees for Vacaville criminal court records are set by California law. Plain copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $40 per document plus the copy fee under Government Code Section 70627. If the clerk needs more than 10 minutes to find your file, a $15 search fee applies. Records in off-site storage have a $10 retrieval charge.

For mail requests, send a written letter to the Solano County Superior Court with the case details and payment. Include a check or money order payable to Clerk of the Court. Allow a few weeks for processing and return. If your payment does not cover the full cost, the court will hold the request until you send the difference.

Note: Searching the online portal is free, but getting official copies of Vacaville criminal court documents always costs money unless you have a fee waiver from the court.

State Criminal Record Resources for Vacaville

Vacaville has a unique connection to the state corrections system. The California Medical Facility and California State Prison, Solano are both in Vacaville. These are state prison facilities run by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The CIRIS inmate search lets you look up anyone in state custody, including people held at the Vacaville facilities. It is free and shows the inmate's location, admission date, and parole hearing info.

For a statewide criminal history check, the California DOJ runs the Record Review program. You can request your own RAP sheet for $25 through Live Scan fingerprints. Under Penal Code Section 11105, the DOJ maintains the state's criminal history database. Third-party access is restricted to law enforcement and authorized agencies, but anyone can get their own record.

The DOJ record review is a statewide summary. For the actual case file from a Vacaville criminal court matter, you need to go through the Solano County Superior Court.

Under Penal Code Section 1203.4, a defendant in a Vacaville case who finishes probation may petition for dismissal. The court record stays in the system but reflects the updated status. This is sometimes called expungement, though the record is not actually erased.

Nearby Cities

Fairfield and Vallejo are the other major cities in Solano County. All three share the same court system for criminal cases.

Solano County Criminal Records

Vacaville is part of Solano County. The county page has more details on the full court system and record access across the county.