Find Fontana Busted Mugshots

Fontana busted mugshots are created when the Fontana Police Department or other agencies book someone into the San Bernardino County jail system. Fontana is the second-largest city in San Bernardino County with over 218,000 residents. The city has its own police department that handles local arrests. After an arrest, the person goes to a county detention facility for booking and processing. This guide explains how to search for Fontana busted mugshots online, request records from the police and sheriff, and use state-level resources.

Fontana Arrests and County Jail Booking

The Fontana Police Department patrols the city and handles arrests. Call them at (909) 350-7700. When Fontana PD arrests someone, the person is booked at a San Bernardino County detention center. The West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga is the nearest major intake facility. The Central Detention Center in San Bernardino also processes bookings.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff runs all county jail facilities. During booking, staff take the mugshot, collect fingerprints, and record the charges. The data goes into the sheriff's inmate management system. The booking record becomes a public document that anyone can request or search for online.

Fontana PD is one of the larger city police departments in San Bernardino County. It has over 200 sworn officers. The department keeps its own arrest reports and incident records. But the mugshot and formal booking data sit with the county sheriff. To get the full picture of a Fontana arrest, you may need to check both agencies.

How to Search Fontana Busted Mugshots

The San Bernardino County Inmate Locator is the main online tool. Enter a name to search for current and recently booked inmates. Results include the mugshot, charges, bail, and facility. The tool is free and open to the public. It covers all detention centers in the county, so Fontana bookings show up alongside those from other cities.

If the person is no longer in custody, the online locator may not have their record. For older bookings, contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Records and Identification Bureau. File a California Public Records Act request with the person's name and approximate arrest date. The agency has 10 days to respond under state law. You can also contact Fontana PD's records division for the arrest report itself.

The San Bernardino County Superior Court has case records that go beyond the booking data. Court records show whether the DA filed charges, how the case progressed, and the final outcome. The Fontana Courthouse at 17780 Arrow Boulevard handles some local matters, while the San Bernardino Justice Center handles others.

The California DOJ record review page gives individuals access to their own state-level criminal history, including data from Fontana and San Bernardino County agencies.

Use the DOJ record review process to check your own criminal history at the state level.

State Resources for Fontana Records

The California Department of Justice holds criminal history data from agencies statewide. Submit a CPRA request through the DOJ online form for records at the state level. To check your own history, use Live Scan fingerprints with form BCIA 8016RR and a $25 fee. The DOJ compiles records from Fontana PD, the San Bernardino County Sheriff, and other agencies.

CDCR's CIRIS inmate search covers state prison inmates. It does not include county jail detainees from Fontana. Only people serving state prison sentences appear in CIRIS. The Megan's Law site tracks registered sex offenders statewide with photos. Both tools are free and publicly accessible.

Removing Fontana Busted Mugshots

Penal Code section 851.87 allows you to petition to seal an arrest record if charges were not filed, the case was dismissed, or you were acquitted at trial. A sealed record means the mugshot is no longer publicly accessible. The Clean Slate Act under SB 731 provides automatic sealing for some older qualifying arrests. Check with the San Bernardino County Superior Court to see if your case qualifies.

Expungement through Penal Code section 1203.4 is available once you complete probation. It changes the conviction status on your record but does not seal the arrest. File the petition at the San Bernardino Superior Court. The court has a self-help center that assists with paperwork. Legal aid groups in the Inland Empire also provide free help for those who qualify.

SB 1027 makes it illegal for websites to charge removal fees for mugshots anywhere in California. If a third-party site asks for money to take down a Fontana booking photo, report the site to the California Attorney General. Penal Code section 13665 also limits how law enforcement shares booking photos on social media for nonviolent arrests.

Nearby Cities

Fontana sits in the heart of the Inland Empire. These nearby cities share the San Bernardino County jail system or are just across the county line in Riverside County.