Find Lassen County Busted Mugshots

Lassen County busted mugshots are kept by the Lassen County Sheriff's Office in Susanville. This is one of the least populated counties in California with around 31,000 residents. The sheriff runs the county jail and handles all bookings. Susanville is also home to two state prisons, which means there is a significant law enforcement presence for a small area. Despite the low population, the booking process works the same as in larger counties. This page covers how to find busted mugshots in Lassen County through local and state resources.

Lassen County Sheriff Booking Records

The Lassen County Sheriff's Office handles all booking records for the county. Call (530) 251-8100 to reach them. The sheriff operates the Lassen County Jail in Susanville, which is the only booking facility in the county. Every arrest made by any agency in Lassen County goes through this jail.

In a county this small, the volume of bookings is low compared to urban areas. That can actually make it easier to find specific records. The sheriff's staff deals with fewer requests and can often help you quickly over the phone or in person. If you need a booking photo or arrest record, start by calling the office. They can let you know what is available and how to get a copy.

For formal requests, submit a written public records request to the Lassen County Sheriff's Office. Address it to their office in Susanville. Include the person's full name and the approximate date of arrest. Under the California Public Records Act, the office has 10 days to respond. They can take an extra 14 days if the request is complex, but for a single booking record in a small county, it should not take long.

How to Find Busted Mugshots in Lassen County

Call the sheriff's office first. Ask about the person by name. In a small county, the staff may be able to check the jail roster for you right away. If the person is currently in custody, you can get basic booking information including charges, bail, and facility location. The booking photo is part of that record.

If the person is not in custody, ask about filing a records request. You can visit the sheriff's office in person in Susanville or send a letter. The address is 1415 Sheriff Cady Lane, Susanville, CA 96130. Written requests are best because they create a paper trail. State the specific records you want and cite the California Public Records Act. The agency cannot charge unreasonable fees for copies.

The California DOJ record review process explains how to get your own criminal history or request state-held records.

Use this process to check what the state has on file from Lassen County law enforcement agencies.

Susanville is home to the California Correctional Center (now closed) and High Desert State Prison. These are state facilities, not county. Inmates at High Desert are in the CDCR system. Do not confuse state prison records with county jail records. The CDCR CIRIS tool covers state prison inmates. The county sheriff handles county jail records.

State Resources for Lassen County

The California Department of Justice collects arrest data from all counties, including Lassen. You can submit a CPRA request through the DOJ online form for records at the state level. This is sometimes useful for older records or when the local agency does not have what you need. The DOJ keeps a broader database of criminal history information.

Under SB 1027, third-party websites cannot charge money to remove mugshot photos. This protection applies to Lassen County records that appear on these sites. If a site is asking for payment to take down your photo, report them. California law also limits how law enforcement can share booking photos on social media under Penal Code section 13665. Nonviolent arrest photos cannot be posted publicly unless the person is a threat or a fugitive.

Lassen County Court Records

The Lassen County Superior Court is in Susanville. All criminal cases in the county go through this court. Court records provide details that booking records do not cover, like case outcomes, plea deals, and sentencing. If you found a busted mugshot and want to know what happened with the charges, the court clerk's office can help.

Visit the courthouse or call to ask about available records. Some information may be accessible online. Copies cost a few dollars per page. Certified copies are more expensive. In a small county like Lassen, the courthouse staff typically handles requests without long wait times. Criminal records are public unless sealed by a judge or involving a juvenile. Keep in mind that court records and booking records are separate systems maintained by different agencies.

Clearing Lassen County Arrest Records

California provides several ways to address old arrest records. Under Penal Code section 1203.4, you can petition to dismiss a conviction after completing probation. This does not erase the booking record, but it updates the case status. For arrests that never led to charges, Penal Code section 851.87 allows you to seal the arrest record entirely. Once sealed, the mugshot and arrest details are no longer public.

The Clean Slate Act under SB 731 automatically seals certain records. Misdemeanor arrests with no charges filed get sealed after one year. Felony arrests with no charges get sealed after three years. You do not have to do anything for this automatic process. For petitions that require court action, file with the Lassen County Superior Court in Susanville. Legal aid services in northeastern California can help if you qualify. The process is the same regardless of county size.

Cities in Lassen County

Lassen County has no cities over 100,000 in population. Susanville is the county seat and only incorporated city, with a population well under that threshold. All arrests in the county are processed through the Lassen County Jail in Susanville. The unincorporated areas of the county are patrolled by the sheriff's office, and city police handle Susanville proper.

Nearby Counties

Lassen County is in the far northeast corner of California. Arrests near the county border could be handled by a neighboring county's law enforcement.