Vallejo Busted Mugshots

Vallejo busted mugshots are processed through the Solano County jail system since the city sits in Solano County. Vallejo has a population near 123,500 and is located on the northeastern shore of San Pablo Bay, making it the closest Solano County city to the Bay Area. The Vallejo Police Department handles local arrests, while the Solano County Sheriff runs the jail where booking takes place. This page explains how to find busted mugshots from Vallejo, which search tools are available, and how to request older booking records through public records channels.

Where Vallejo Busted Mugshots Are Stored

The Vallejo Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. Officers make arrests, but they do not run a jail. People arrested by Vallejo PD get transported to the Solano County Jail for booking. The Solano County Sheriff operates the jail facility in Fairfield. That is where the mugshot is taken and entered into the county booking database.

The Solano County Jail is at 530 Union Avenue in Fairfield, about 20 minutes north of Vallejo. The facility processes bookings from all law enforcement agencies in the county, including Vallejo PD, Fairfield PD, Vacaville PD, and the sheriff's office. The jail has space for roughly 600 inmates. All booking records, including mugshots, go into the same countywide database regardless of which agency made the arrest.

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

Search Vallejo Busted Mugshots Online

The Solano County Sheriff provides online inmate information through their website. You can search for current inmates by name to find people booked into the county jail. Results typically include booking photos, charges, bail amounts, and court information. The search is free and covers all inmates in the Solano County system, including those arrested by Vallejo PD.

The California DOJ maintains statewide criminal history data that includes arrest records from Vallejo and every other California jurisdiction.

The DOJ PRA page explains how to request government records, including booking data from Vallejo arrests.

The online search covers current inmates only. When someone gets released from the Solano County Jail, they leave the live search results. Vallejo generates a significant share of the county's total bookings due to its size. The database updates frequently. For past arrests where the person is no longer in custody, file a public records request with the sheriff's office for the historical booking record.

Vallejo Police Department Arrest Records

The Vallejo Police Department maintains its own arrest reports and incident records. These are different from the county booking record. The arrest report covers the facts of the incident. The booking record at the county jail covers the intake process and mugshot. You may need records from both agencies for the full picture.

Call Vallejo PD at (707) 648-4321 for records questions. File a CPRA request for arrest reports and other department documents. The department must respond within 10 days. Vallejo PD has faced scrutiny over officer-involved incidents in recent years, which has led to increased public interest in their records. The department deals with a range of cases including violent crime, property offenses, and drug-related arrests. Each arrest produces a booking record with a mugshot at the county level.

The city has a public data portal where some crime statistics are available without a formal records request.

Public Records Requests for Vallejo Mugshots

For a booking photo from a Vallejo arrest, contact the Solano County Sheriff's records division. Provide the name and approximate arrest date. They have 10 days to respond under the CPRA. Booking photos for adult arrests are generally public records in California.

The California DOJ is an alternative route. Use the DOJ online form to request state-held criminal history data. The DOJ database covers all California law enforcement agencies, including Vallejo PD and the Solano County Sheriff. For a personal record check, submit Live Scan fingerprints with a $25 fee. The state records are broader than what the county alone can provide.

Both options are available to any member of the public. You do not need a specific reason to request booking records.

State Resources for Vallejo Arrest Records

The California DOJ PRA page provides guidance on requesting records from the state. This covers criminal history from every agency in California, making it useful when county records fall short.

The California AB 1475 legislation shaped how law enforcement agencies handle and release booking photos across the state.

AB 1475 and related laws affect how mugshots are shared and published by California law enforcement.

The CDCR CIRIS tool covers state prison inmates. If someone from Vallejo was sentenced to state prison, they will appear in CIRIS. The Solano County Superior Court handles criminal cases from Vallejo. Court records show case outcomes and sentencing that the booking record does not include. Vallejo's proximity to the Bay Area means some cases involve multi-jurisdictional operations, making state-level records particularly useful for getting the complete picture.

Removing Vallejo Busted Mugshots

SB 1027 prohibits websites from charging for mugshot removal. Report violations to the Attorney General.

For the arrest record, Penal Code section 851.87 allows petitions to seal an arrest when charges were not filed, dismissed, or resulted in acquittal. The Clean Slate Act (SB 731) seals some records automatically. Misdemeanor arrests without charges seal after one year. Felony arrests without charges seal after three years. Expungement under Penal Code section 1203.4 addresses convictions but does not seal the arrest record itself. File petitions with the Solano County Superior Court for Vallejo cases. The courthouse is at 600 Union Avenue in Fairfield. Legal aid organizations in Solano County can help with petitions if you qualify based on income.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Vallejo have their own busted mugshots pages. Fairfield and Vacaville are also in Solano County and use the same jail system.