Solano County Criminal Court Records Search

Solano County criminal court records are managed by the Solano County Superior Court, based in Fairfield. The court processes criminal cases from cities across the county, including Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville. An online case search portal gives the public a way to look up case details from home. You can also visit the Hall of Justice in Fairfield to view records or request copies from the clerk. This page covers the search tools, copy fees, access rules, and state resources you can use to find criminal court records in Solano County.

Search Solano County Criminal Records Online

The Solano County Superior Court runs a case search portal at portal.solano.courts.ca.gov. You can create a free account and search for criminal cases by name, case number, or date. The results show charges filed, court dates, case status, and the judge assigned to the case. Both felony and misdemeanor filings are included. The portal is available around the clock from any device with web access.

To find a Solano County criminal court record on the portal, log in and pick the criminal case type. Type in a name or case number and hit search. The system pulls up all matching records. Click on a case to see the full detail page with hearing dates and charges. This is free to use for viewing case info online.

The California DOJ background check page at oag.ca.gov is another resource for criminal record information, shown below.

Keep in mind that what you see on the portal is not the official court record. The data is for reference only. For copies with a court seal, you go through the clerk's office at the courthouse. But the portal saves you a trip if all you need is basic case data for a Solano County criminal record.

Note: You may need to register an account before the portal lets you run searches.

Solano County Criminal Court Record Fees

Copies of Solano County criminal court records cost $0.50 per page. This is the standard California rate under Government Code Section 70627. Certified copies are $40 per document plus the per-page fee. If you need a sealed copy for a court filing or legal purpose, that is what you will pay.

There is a $15 search fee if the clerk spends more than 10 minutes finding your record. Off-site retrieval for older records adds $10. The Criminal Division at the Hall of Justice is at 600 Union Avenue, Suite 151, Fairfield, CA 94533. You can reach them at (707) 207-7380. Hours for phone inquiries are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk-in service runs 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Get Copies of Solano County Criminal Records

The quickest route is to visit the courthouse. Go to the Hall of Justice at 600 Union Avenue in Fairfield. The Criminal Division is in Suite 151. Give the clerk your case number or the defendant's name. They pull the file and make copies for you. Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted. Credit cards may be accepted too. Ask the clerk when you arrive.

You can mail a request to the Solano County Superior Court, Criminal Division, 600 Union Avenue, Suite 151, Fairfield, CA 94533. Include the case number, defendant name, and what documents you need. Add a check or money order payable to Solano County Superior Court. Put in a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail requests typically take a couple of weeks. If you need certified copies, say so clearly in your letter so the clerk knows to add the seal. The clerk services page on the Solano County court website has more details about the process.

For your own statewide criminal history, the process goes through the California DOJ. Submit a Live Scan form and pay $25. The DOJ sends back your RAP sheet. That is separate from what the Solano County court holds.

Criminal Record Access Rules in Solano County

Criminal court records in Solano County are mostly public. Anyone can request copies without being part of the case. You do not need to give a reason. The clerk is required to provide copies to anyone who pays the fee.

Certain records are off limits. Juvenile cases are sealed. Mental health records in a criminal file are restricted. Some documents tied to domestic violence cases have limits. Under Penal Code Section 11105, the California DOJ keeps state-level criminal history, which is a separate system. The Solano County Superior Court holds the actual case files. California Rules of Court Rule 2.503 controls what parts of a criminal case can be viewed online. Registers of action and calendars are typically available through the portal. Full case documents usually require a visit to the courthouse.

Solano County Criminal Record Expungement

Done with probation on a Solano County case? You might be eligible for a dismissal. Under Penal Code Section 1203.4, you can petition the court to dismiss a conviction after completing probation. The conviction remains on the record but shows as dismissed. That distinction matters for background checks.

File the petition with the Solano County Superior Court. A judge reviews it. Not every case qualifies, especially serious felonies. If you were arrested and later found factually innocent, Penal Code Section 851.8 lets you petition to seal and destroy the arrest record. The Solano County court clerk or a local legal aid office can help you figure out if your case is eligible.

State Criminal Record Tools for Solano County

The CIRIS database lets you search for people in California state prison. If someone convicted in Solano County was sent to a CDCR facility, this tool shows their name, CDCR number, location, and admission date. It is free and open to the public.

The Solano County Sheriff also keeps booking and arrest records. Their Records and Warrants Bureau can help with arrest reports and booking data. This is separate from the court file. For police reports from a specific city, contact that city's police department. Vallejo PD, Fairfield PD, and Vacaville PD each have their own records divisions. The California Courts Self-Help Guide is also helpful if you are new to requesting court records.

Solano County Cities

These cities in Solano County have their own pages. Criminal cases from all Solano County cities go through the Solano County Superior Court in Fairfield.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Solano County. Each operates its own Superior Court for criminal matters.