Fresno County Mugshot Search

Fresno County busted mugshots are available through the sheriff's online inmate search tool, one of the more accessible systems in California's Central Valley. With over one million residents, Fresno County is the tenth most populated county in the state. The Fresno County Sheriff's Office runs a large jail operation and provides a public database for looking up current inmates. The cities of Fresno and Clovis both fall within this county. Arrests made by city police get booked at county facilities. This page covers how to search for busted mugshots in Fresno County using the sheriff's tools, court records, and state databases.

Fresno County Sheriff Inmate Search

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search on their website. This is the primary tool for finding busted mugshots in Fresno County. The search is free to use. You can look up inmates by name and the system returns results for people currently in custody. Each result shows the booking photo, charges, bail amount, and housing location within the jail.

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office website is the starting point for searching busted mugshots and accessing corrections information in the county.

From the sheriff's homepage, go to the Corrections section to find the inmate search tool and jail roster.

The sheriff's office phone number is (559) 600-3111 for general inquiries. The jail can be reached at (559) 600-6400. If the online tool is down or you need help with a search, calling the jail is a good backup. Staff can check for a person by name and tell you if they are currently booked. The Fresno County jail is one of the larger facilities in the Central Valley, holding hundreds of inmates at any given time.

How to Find Busted Mugshots in Fresno County

Go to the Fresno County Sheriff's inmate search page. Enter the first and last name of the person you want to find. Click search. The results show all matches in the current jail population. Click on a name to see the full record, which includes the booking photo. This is the fastest way to find a busted mugshot for someone currently in Fresno County custody.

If the person has been released, the online tool may not show them. For older records, you need a different approach. File a California Public Records Act request with the sheriff's office. Write to them at 2200 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. Give the person's name, date of birth if known, and the approximate arrest date. Ask for the booking photo and arrest report. The sheriff has 10 days to respond under state law. Fresno County processes a high volume of arrests, so be specific in your request to avoid delays.

The Fresno Police Department handles arrests within the city of Fresno. Clovis Police covers the city of Clovis. But both departments book arrestees into the Fresno County jail. So the mugshot ends up in the sheriff's system no matter which agency made the arrest. You do not need to contact city police departments for booking photos.

Fresno County Court Records and Mugshots

The Fresno County Superior Court handles criminal cases for the entire county. Court records provide details that go beyond the booking record. You can find charges filed by the district attorney, plea deals, trial results, and sentencing information. The court has an online case search tool on its website where you can look up cases by name or case number.

Court records do not include mugshots. But they are useful if you want the full picture of what happened after an arrest. A booking record tells you the initial charges. The court record tells you whether those charges stuck, whether the person was convicted, and what the sentence was. For Fresno County cases, the main courthouse is at 1100 Van Ness Avenue in downtown Fresno. There is also a branch court in Clovis.

State Resources for Fresno County Mugshots

The California DOJ keeps statewide criminal records that include data reported by Fresno County agencies. Submit a CPRA request through the DOJ online form for records at the state level. To check your own record, use Live Scan fingerprints with form BCIA 8016RR and pay $25. The CDCR CIRIS tool covers state prison inmates. If a Fresno County defendant got sent to state prison, you can find them there.

Fresno County has a significant number of cases that end up in state prison given the county's size. The CIRIS database is updated regularly and shows the current facility, sentence length, and projected release date. For people still in the county jail awaiting trial or serving short sentences, use the sheriff's inmate search instead. The two systems do not overlap. One covers state prison. The other covers county jail.

The DOJ PRA information page explains your rights under the California Public Records Act and how to submit requests to state agencies.

Removing Fresno County Busted Mugshots

Fresno County is one of the most scraped areas in California for mugshot data. Third-party websites frequently collect booking photos from the sheriff's public database. If your mugshot appears on one of these sites, SB 1027 says they cannot charge you for removal. Send them a takedown request. They must remove it within five business days at no charge.

For the official county record, you can petition to seal your arrest under Penal Code section 851.87. This applies if charges were never filed, were dismissed, or you were acquitted. Once sealed, the mugshot is no longer a public record. The Clean Slate Act under SB 731 provides automatic sealing for certain arrests. Expungement under Penal Code section 1203.4 clears a conviction but does not seal the arrest or the mugshot. For Fresno County cases, file your petition with the Fresno Superior Court. Central California Legal Services offers free help to qualifying Fresno County residents who need assistance with these filings.

Cities in Fresno County

Fresno County has two cities with populations over 100,000. Arrests in both cities are booked at the Fresno County jail, and mugshots go into the sheriff's system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fresno County. Arrests near county lines may end up processed in a neighboring jurisdiction.