Find Hayward Busted Mugshots

Hayward busted mugshots are processed at the Alameda County jail after arrests by local police. Hayward is a mid-sized city in the East Bay with about 158,000 people. The Hayward Police Department patrols the city, but all bookings go through the Alameda County Sheriff's Office at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. The booking photo, charges, and custody details are all held at the county level. This page shows you how to search for busted mugshots from Hayward arrests, what online tools are available, and how to request older records that may not be in the active database.

Alameda County Booking Search for Hayward

The Alameda County inmate search is the primary tool for finding busted mugshots from Hayward arrests. Enter a name and the system shows anyone currently in custody at Santa Rita Jail or the Glenn Dyer facility. Results include the booking date, charges, bail amount, and facility location.

This search covers all agencies that book into the Alameda County jail. That includes Hayward PD, the county sheriff, CHP, and other state or federal agencies that make arrests in the area. The tool is free and updated regularly. However, it only shows people who are in custody right now. Once someone is released, their record comes off the active search. You will need to go through a formal records request for past bookings.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office accepts public records requests for older booking data. Write to them with the person's name, approximate date of arrest, and any other identifying details you have. They respond within 10 days under the California Public Records Act.

Hayward Police Department Arrest Records

The Hayward Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. HPD officers make arrests and write the reports, but the booking photo is taken at the county jail. So the mugshot itself is a county record, not a city one.

For arrest reports and incident records from HPD, call (510) 293-7000. You can also visit the station at 300 West Winton Avenue to file a records request in person. Include the name of the person, the date of the incident, and the type of document you want. HPD keeps detailed arrest reports that have information the booking record does not. The officer's narrative explains what happened, the probable cause for the arrest, and any witness accounts. These reports are public records under the CPRA, with limited exceptions for active investigations.

Hayward sits between Oakland to the north and Fremont to the south along the Interstate 880 corridor. The city has its own crime patterns and policing priorities. HPD uses body cameras and shares some data through public dashboards, though individual booking photos are still held at the county level.

How to Request Hayward Busted Mugshots

The fastest way to find a current booking photo is the county online search. For older records, you have to contact the sheriff directly. Mail your request to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office at 1401 Lakeside Drive, 12th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Include the full name of the person and the approximate arrest date. The more detail you provide, the easier it is for them to find the record.

Court records for Hayward criminal cases go through the Alameda County Superior Court. The Hayward Hall of Justice at 24405 Amador Street handles some local cases. You can search the court's online system for case information by name or case number. Court records tell you what happened after the arrest. They show whether the DA filed charges, what the outcome was, and any sentencing that took place.

If you need a combination of records, expect to make multiple requests. The police have the arrest report. The sheriff has the booking photo. The court has the case file. Each agency processes requests on its own timeline.

State Resources for Hayward Mugshot Records

California's DOJ holds statewide criminal history records. Use the DOJ online request form to file a CPRA request at the state level. For your own criminal history, submit Live Scan fingerprints with form BCIA 8016RR and the $25 fee.

The state system has criminal history summaries but does not always include the booking photo. The mugshot is typically held by the local agency that took it, which for Hayward arrests means the Alameda County jail. State records are most useful when you need information about arrests across multiple counties or want a comprehensive criminal history check.

The CDCR CIRIS tool searches state prison inmates only, not people held in the Alameda County jail system after a Hayward arrest.

SB 1027 bans mugshot websites from charging removal fees. Penal Code section 13665 restricts police from posting booking photos on social media for nonviolent arrests. These state rules cover all Hayward arrests regardless of which agency made the arrest.

Clearing a Hayward Arrest Record

Penal Code section 851.87 lets you petition to seal an arrest if charges were never filed, were dismissed, or you were acquitted. Sealing makes the busted mugshot inaccessible to the public. The Clean Slate Act (SB 731) provides automatic sealing for some older records after time has passed without further offenses.

Expungement under Penal Code section 1203.4 handles convictions differently. It dismisses the conviction but does not seal the arrest record. For Hayward cases, file your petition with the Alameda County Superior Court. The Hayward Hall of Justice may handle some of these filings locally. Legal aid groups in the East Bay offer help with record clearing at no cost for qualifying individuals.

Nearby Cities in Alameda County

Hayward is surrounded by other Alameda County cities that use the same booking system. Here are cities near Hayward with pages on this site.

Check the Alameda County page for countywide booking records and court details.