Pasadena Busted Mugshots Search

Pasadena busted mugshots are processed through the Los Angeles County booking system after arrests by Pasadena Police. The city runs its own police department with a city jail for temporary holding, but most bookings for serious charges go through LASD facilities. Pasadena has about 137,000 people and is known for being one of the more established cities in the San Gabriel Valley. This page covers how to find busted mugshots from Pasadena arrests, including the county database, city police records, and state-level tools.

Pasadena Busted Mugshots and County Booking

The Pasadena Police Department has its own jail facility at the police station. For minor charges, Pasadena PD may book and process someone at the city jail before releasing them. But for felony arrests and cases requiring longer detention, the person gets transferred to an LASD jail facility. The county booking process is where the mugshot enters the LASD database. This dual system means that depending on the charge, a Pasadena arrest mugshot could be in the city's records, the county's records, or both.

Our Los Angeles County busted mugshots page covers the full county system. Pasadena is northeast of downtown LA and borders Glendale, Arcadia, and other San Gabriel Valley cities. The Pasadena PD has around 240 sworn officers and deals with a wide range of criminal activity. Arrests for serious felonies almost always end up at an LASD facility. Misdemeanor arrests may stay at the city level. If you are searching for a mugshot and cannot find it in the LASD system, check with Pasadena PD directly.

Call Pasadena PD at (626) 744-4501 for questions about local records.

How to Find Pasadena Busted Mugshots

The LASD Inmate Information Center is the first place to check. It is free and shows current inmates in the LA County jail system. Search by name, pass the CAPTCHA, and see if there are matches. Results include the booking photo, charges, bail, and housing facility. Anyone from Pasadena who was booked into the county system and remains in custody will show up here.

For people already released, the LASD online tool will not show them. File a public records request through the LASD transparency page. Provide the name and approximate arrest date. They must acknowledge your request within 10 days under the CPRA. For records held by Pasadena PD from city jail bookings, contact them at (626) 744-4501. The arrest report and any booking done at the city level are Pasadena PD records, not LASD records.

The California DOJ record review page allows individuals to check their own criminal history for accuracy and dispute errors in state records.

This is useful if you need to verify or correct your criminal history held at the state level.

Public Records for Pasadena Arrest Records

Under the California Public Records Act, both Pasadena PD and LASD must respond to records requests. For mugshots from county bookings, go to LASD. For arrest reports and city jail booking records, go to Pasadena PD. Knowing which agency holds the record you need is the key to getting a fast response. If you are not sure, start with LASD since they handle the majority of formal bookings.

At the state level, the California DOJ maintains criminal history information. The DOJ PRA FAQ page explains what records are available and how the request process works. For your own complete criminal history, submit Live Scan fingerprints with a $25 fee through the DOJ. This returns a statewide report including any Pasadena arrests on file. The state process takes longer than going directly to the county or city, but it provides a fuller picture of records across all California agencies.

Removing Pasadena Busted Mugshots

SB 1027 protects California residents from mugshot exploitation by banning removal fees on third-party websites. If your Pasadena booking photo is posted on a commercial site that asks for payment to take it down, that is illegal. Report the violation to the Attorney General.

For the record itself, sealing is the strongest option. Penal Code section 851.87 lets you seal an arrest where charges were not filed, dismissed, or resulted in acquittal. SB 731 automates sealing for certain qualifying arrests after time passes. Misdemeanor arrests without charges seal after one year. Felonies seal after three years. Expungement under Penal Code section 1203.4 addresses convictions. File petitions with the Los Angeles Superior Court for Pasadena cases. Legal aid organizations in the Pasadena area can assist with the process if you qualify. Getting the arrest sealed is the most thorough way to remove a mugshot from public access because it removes the legal basis for publishing it.

Each path has different eligibility requirements and timelines.

State Resources for Pasadena Mugshot Records

The CDCR CIRIS tool is for state prison inmates only. County jail bookings from Pasadena are not in CIRIS. If someone from Pasadena was sentenced to state prison, they will appear in the CIRIS database after transfer from the county. This covers a different population than the LASD inmate search, which focuses on county jail detainees.

AB 1475 is part of the legal framework around mugshot publication. The bill text is on the California Legislature website. This law, along with SB 1027 and other statutes, shapes how booking photos can be used and distributed in California. Understanding these laws gives Pasadena residents clarity on their rights when it comes to mugshot publication and removal.

Nearby Cities in LA County

Pasadena is in the San Gabriel Valley. These nearby cities also use the LA County booking system and have their own busted mugshots pages on this site.