Fremont Busted Mugshot Lookup

Fremont busted mugshots are stored in the Alameda County jail system after arrests in the city. Fremont is the fourth largest city in the Bay Area with about 228,000 residents. The Fremont Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but booking takes place at the county level. Santa Rita Jail in Dublin processes most Alameda County bookings, including those from Fremont. This page explains how to search for busted mugshots tied to Fremont arrests, the tools available, and the public records process for getting booking photos and related documents.

Alameda County Inmate Lookup for Fremont

The Alameda County inmate search covers all bookings at Santa Rita Jail and the Glenn Dyer facility. When Fremont Police arrest someone, that person gets transported to the county jail for processing. The booking photo is taken there. Search by name to find current inmates and their booking details.

This tool is free and shows real-time data. You can see the charges, bail amount, booking date, and facility where the person is held. The results only include people who are currently in custody. If the person posted bail or was released on their own recognizance, their record drops from the active search. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office handles requests for older booking records that no longer show online.

Fremont sits at the south end of Alameda County, close to the Santa Clara County border. Arrests near the border sometimes involve jurisdictional questions. If the arrest happened in Fremont, it goes through Alameda County. If it happened just across the line in Milpitas or San Jose, it goes through Santa Clara County instead. Make sure you know which county handled the booking before you search.

Fremont Police Department Arrest Records

The Fremont Police Department keeps arrest reports and case files for crimes within the city. These are separate from the booking record at the county jail. Call FPD at (510) 790-6800 for records inquiries. You can file a California Public Records Act request in writing for specific documents.

The arrest report from FPD gives you the officer's narrative of what happened, the initial charges, and details about the circumstances of the arrest. This is different from the booking record, which focuses on the person's physical details, mugshot, and jail processing information. If you want both, you need to request from both agencies. FPD has 10 days to respond under state law.

Fremont has relatively low crime rates for a city its size. Much of the police activity involves property crimes, vehicle theft, and traffic enforcement. The city's location along the Interstate 880 corridor and its proximity to the BART system create patterns that affect where arrests tend to happen within city limits.

How to Get Fremont Busted Mugshots

For current inmates, the county search tool is the fastest route. For older records, contact the Alameda County Sheriff's records unit. Write to them at 1401 Lakeside Drive, 12th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Give them the person's name, approximate arrest date, and date of birth if you have it. They process requests under the CPRA and must respond within 10 days.

Court records add another layer of information. The Alameda County Superior Court handles criminal cases from Fremont. You can look up case information through their online system. Court records show whether charges were filed, the case outcome, and sentencing details. The Fremont Hall of Justice at 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway hears some local cases, though many go to the main courthouse in Oakland.

Some people also check third-party websites for booking photos. Keep in mind that under California law (SB 1027), these sites cannot charge you a fee to remove a mugshot. If a site asks for money to take down a booking photo, that is against state law.

State Records for Fremont Busted Mugshots

The California DOJ keeps statewide criminal history data. For your own record, submit Live Scan fingerprints with form BCIA 8016RR and pay the $25 fee. For records about others, use the California Public Records Act page on the DOJ website to understand what you can request.

The state PRA page outlines the types of records available and the process for making a formal request to the DOJ.

The CDCR CIRIS search covers state prison inmates. It does not include people in the Alameda County jail. If someone was sentenced to state prison after a Fremont arrest, they may appear in this database. Penal Code section 13665 limits how agencies can share booking photos on social media for nonviolent arrests, and these protections apply across all of California including Fremont.

Sealing Fremont Arrest Records

Under Penal Code section 851.87, you can ask to seal an arrest record if charges were not filed, were dismissed, or ended in acquittal. Sealing the record removes the busted mugshot from public access. The Clean Slate Act (SB 731) also provides automatic sealing for certain arrests and convictions after set waiting periods.

Expungement under Penal Code section 1203.4 dismisses a conviction but does not seal the arrest or mugshot. For Fremont cases, petitions go through the Alameda County Superior Court. Legal aid organizations in the East Bay can help with the paperwork if you qualify based on income. The court's self-help center at the Oakland courthouse has forms and guidance for people who want to represent themselves.

Nearby Cities

Other cities near Fremont use the same Alameda County booking system. Cities across the county line in Santa Clara County use a different system.

See the Alameda County page for countywide booking records and court information.