Search Vacaville Busted Mugshots

Vacaville busted mugshots go through the Solano County jail system since Vacaville is located in Solano County. The city has a population near 104,000 and sits on the border of Solano and Yolo counties. The Vacaville Police Department handles arrests in the city. Bookings take place at the Solano County Jail in nearby Fairfield. Vacaville is also home to two state prison facilities, which is worth knowing if you are searching for someone in custody. This page covers how to find busted mugshots from Vacaville arrests and the options available for getting records.

Where Vacaville Busted Mugshots Go

The Vacaville Police Department makes arrests in the city, but booking happens at the Solano County Jail. The Solano County Sheriff runs the jail at 530 Union Avenue in Fairfield, just east of Vacaville. The mugshot gets taken during booking and stored in the county database. Vacaville PD does not operate its own jail, so all booking records live in the county system.

The Solano County Jail handles bookings from all agencies in the county. The drive from Vacaville to the jail in Fairfield is about 15 minutes. Once booked, the person's record enters the same database as arrests from Vallejo, Fairfield, and everywhere else in Solano County. The booking data includes the mugshot, charges, bail, and personal details.

Vacaville also hosts the California State Prison, Solano (SOL) and the California Medical Facility (CMF). These are state prison facilities run by CDCR, not county jails. People held at these prisons were convicted and sentenced elsewhere. Do not confuse the state prisons with the county booking system. If you are looking for a recent Vacaville arrest, the county jail is where to look.

Our Solano County busted mugshots page covers the full county system.

Search Vacaville Busted Mugshots Online

The Solano County Sheriff provides online inmate information through their website. Search by name to find current inmates in the county jail. Results include booking photos, charges, and bail details. The search is free and covers all bookings in Solano County, including Vacaville PD arrests.

The California DOJ record review process lets individuals check their own criminal history records, including data from Vacaville and statewide sources.

The record review is for people checking their own background data at the state level.

The online search only covers current jail inmates. People who have bonded out or finished their sentence do not appear. Vacaville has a moderate arrest volume compared to some larger California cities. For historical booking records from past Vacaville arrests, you need to make a formal request to the sheriff's office. They maintain all booking data internally even after release.

For state prison inmates at the Vacaville facilities (SOL or CMF), use the CDCR CIRIS tool instead. That is a completely separate system from the county jail search.

Vacaville Police Department Records

The Vacaville Police Department keeps its own arrest and incident reports. These are separate from the county booking record. The arrest report describes the events and circumstances. The booking record covers jail intake and the mugshot. For the full story on a case, you may need records from both Vacaville PD and the Solano County Sheriff.

Contact Vacaville PD at (707) 449-5200 for records inquiries. Submit a California Public Records Act request for arrest reports and other department documents. The department has 10 days to respond under state law. Vacaville PD is a mid-sized department that handles everything from traffic enforcement to serious felony investigations. Their records division processes CPRA requests on a regular basis.

Public Records Requests for Vacaville Mugshots

For a booking photo from a Vacaville arrest, the Solano County Sheriff's records division is your first stop. Provide the name and approximate arrest date. The CPRA requires a response within 10 days. Booking records are generally public for adult arrests in California.

The California DOJ is another option. Use the DOJ online form to request state-held criminal history data. The DOJ database includes records from all California agencies. Personal criminal history checks cost $25 through Live Scan. The state records may have information that the county does not keep in its own system, especially for people with arrests in multiple jurisdictions.

State Resources for Vacaville Arrest Records

The California DOJ PRA page outlines the process for state-level records requests. This is especially relevant for Vacaville because of the state prison facilities in town. The DOJ database covers both local arrests and state prison records.

The CDCR CIRIS inmate locator covers state prison inmates, including those held at the two Vacaville prison facilities.

Use CIRIS to search for state prison inmates at California State Prison Solano or the California Medical Facility in Vacaville.

The CDCR CIRIS search is particularly relevant for Vacaville given the two state prison facilities in the city. If you are looking for someone in state prison (not the county jail), CIRIS is the right tool. The Solano County Superior Court handles criminal cases from Vacaville. Court records cover case outcomes, plea deals, sentencing, and other details beyond the booking record.

Removing Vacaville Busted Mugshots

SB 1027 bars websites from charging for mugshot removal across California. Report any site that asks for money to the Attorney General.

Penal Code section 851.87 lets you petition to seal an arrest when charges were not filed, dismissed, or you were acquitted. The Clean Slate Act (SB 731) automatically seals some records. Misdemeanors without charges seal after one year. Felonies without charges seal after three years. Expungement under Penal Code section 1203.4 clears a conviction but does not seal the arrest itself. For Vacaville cases, file petitions with the Solano County Superior Court in Fairfield. Legal aid organizations in the area can help with the process if you qualify based on income.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Vacaville have their own busted mugshots pages. Fairfield and Vallejo are also in Solano County.