Search Vallejo Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records for Vallejo cases are managed by the Solano County Superior Court. Vallejo is the largest city in Solano County and sits along the waterfront in the northern San Francisco Bay area. When someone faces criminal charges in Vallejo, the case moves through the county court system in Fairfield. You can look up Vallejo criminal cases through the court's online portal, visit the clerk's office, or submit a written request. This page covers how to find and get copies of criminal court records connected to Vallejo, California.

Look Up Vallejo Criminal Cases Online

The Solano County Superior Court has an online case portal at portal.solano.courts.ca.gov. You can search for Vallejo criminal cases by entering a name or a case number. The results pull up charges, hearing dates, courtroom assignments, and current case status. It is free and open to everyone. No registration is needed.

Most recent criminal cases from Vallejo will show up in this system. Older records might not be there. The portal gives you the register of actions and basic case data, but it does not contain every document in the file. California Rules of Court Rule 2.503 limits what criminal case records can be viewed remotely. For the full court file on a Vallejo case, you may need to go to the courthouse. Still, the online search is a solid first step to confirm a case exists and see what stage it is at.

The Solano County court portal is a good starting point for checking Vallejo criminal court records from any device.

If you cannot find the case online, call the Solano County Superior Court clerk and ask them to check. They can search records that are not in the electronic system. The main courthouse is at 600 Union Avenue in Fairfield.

Vallejo Criminal Court Locations

Vallejo criminal cases are heard at the Solano County Superior Court. The main courthouse is in Fairfield, not in Vallejo itself. The Hall of Justice sits at 600 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533. That is where the criminal division operates. It is about a 20-minute drive from downtown Vallejo. Some cases may also be heard at the Justice Building at 321 Tuolumne Street in Vallejo, depending on the type of case and the court's scheduling.

The clerk's office at the Fairfield courthouse handles most criminal record requests for Vallejo cases. Walk in during business hours, give them the case number or defendant name, and they can print copies of court documents. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It helps to call first to make sure the records you need are at that location.

Note: Check the Solano County Superior Court website for any changes to courthouse hours or locations before making the trip.

Fees for Vallejo Criminal Records

Copy fees for Vallejo criminal court records follow the same schedule as every other California court. Under Government Code Section 70627, plain copies cost $0.50 per page. That is one side of one page. A 10-page document would run you $5. Certified copies are $40 per document under Government Code Section 70626, plus the per-page charge. You need certified copies if you are using the records in another court proceeding or for official business.

If the clerk has to search for more than 10 minutes, there is a $15 search fee. Records stored off-site have a $10 retrieval fee. Those charges can add up fast on older Vallejo criminal cases that have been moved to storage. For a mail request, include a check or money order with your letter. Allow at least a few weeks for processing.

Get Copies of Vallejo Criminal Court Records

You have three options for getting copies of criminal court records from a Vallejo case. In person at the courthouse is the fastest. Go to the clerk's office, ask for the file, and pay for copies on the spot. If you know the case number, that speeds things up. If not, the clerk can search by the defendant's name.

By mail works if you cannot make the trip to Fairfield. Send a letter with all the details you have about the case. Include the defendant name, case number if available, and what documents you want. Add payment and send it to the Solano County Superior Court, Criminal Division, 600 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533. The California Courts self-help page explains the general process for requesting copies from any court in the state.

For your own criminal history from the state, the California DOJ handles that separately. Visit oag.ca.gov to start the Record Review process. It costs $25 and requires Live Scan fingerprints. This gives you a statewide RAP sheet, which is different from a specific Vallejo court case file.

State Criminal Record Tools for Vallejo

Several state-level databases can help with criminal record searches related to Vallejo. The CIRIS inmate search from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows everyone currently in state prison. If a Vallejo criminal case ended with a prison sentence, this is where you can track the person's status, facility, and hearing dates.

Under Penal Code Section 11105, the DOJ maintains the statewide criminal history database. Access is limited to law enforcement and authorized agencies for most purposes. But you can always request your own record. Under Penal Code Section 1203.4, someone who finishes probation on a Vallejo case can ask the court to dismiss the conviction. The court file stays, but the record gets updated to show the dismissal. These records are still searchable at the Solano County Superior Court.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Vallejo. Fairfield and Vacaville are also in Solano County. Richmond and Berkeley are in neighboring counties with their own courts.

Solano County Criminal Records

Vallejo is part of Solano County. Visit the county page for full details on the court system and all Solano County criminal record resources.