Find Placer County Busted Mugshots

Placer County busted mugshots are managed by the Placer County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail in Auburn and a facility in south Placer. With a population of around 415,000, Placer County stretches from the Sacramento suburbs in the west up into the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe. The county has grown rapidly in recent decades, especially around the Roseville and Rocklin areas. The sheriff handles bookings for all arrests across this diverse county. Here is how to access busted mugshots and booking records from Placer County official sources.

Placer County Sheriff Booking Records

The Placer County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and several contract cities. The sheriff operates two jail facilities. The main jail is at 2775 Richardson Drive in Auburn. A second facility in south Placer County near Roseville handles overflow and lower-security inmates. All bookings in the county go through the sheriff's system.

When someone gets arrested in Placer County, the booking process creates a record that includes a mugshot, charges, bail information, and personal details. The jail staff log everything into the county's booking system. You can contact the jail to ask about current inmates at (530) 886-5375. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and share basic booking details like charges and bail amount.

For copies of mugshots and booking records, submit a California Public Records Act request to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Mail your request to 2929 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603. Include the person's name and approximate date of arrest. The office has 10 days to respond to your request. They may charge a fee for copies. Some records may be redacted if they contain information exempt from disclosure under state law.

How to Find Busted Mugshots in Placer County

Call the jail first. The number is (530) 886-5375. Jail staff can tell you right away if someone is currently in custody. They can also share basic information about the booking, including charges and bail. This is the fastest way to check on a recent arrest in Placer County. The phone line runs 24 hours a day.

Placer County has several city police departments that make arrests within their city limits. The Roseville Police Department is the largest. Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, and Colfax also have their own police. The Tahoe City area is covered by the sheriff's office. Regardless of which agency makes the arrest, the booking happens at a Placer County jail facility. The mugshot and booking record end up in the sheriff's system.

The California DOJ FAQ page covers common questions about public records requests at the state level, which can help when seeking arrest data from Placer County.

Use the state DOJ as a backup option when you cannot get what you need directly from the Placer County Sheriff.

For older records or records where the person is no longer in custody, a written request gives better results. The sheriff's records division processes written requests more thoroughly than phone inquiries for historical data. Include as much identifying information as you can. A date of birth or booking number speeds things up considerably.

Placer County Court Records

The Placer County Superior Court handles criminal cases filed in the county. Court records show the full lifecycle of a case, from arraignment through sentencing. If you want more than just the booking record, court files fill in the gaps. They show whether charges were dropped, plea deals made, or a trial verdict reached.

The main courthouse is at 10820 Justice Center Drive in Roseville. There is also a historic courthouse in Auburn. Visit the clerk's office during business hours to search case records. You need the defendant's name and ideally a case number. Criminal case records are public unless sealed. The clerk can print copies for a small fee per page.

Placer County is one of the faster-growing counties in California. The court system has expanded to keep up with the population growth in the western part of the county around Roseville and Rocklin.

State Resources for Placer County

The CDCR CIRIS database shows inmates in California state prisons, including people sentenced from Placer County cases. The search is free and open to the public. It shows facility location, release dates, and case information. This tool does not cover county jail inmates or people on probation.

The Megan's Law website provides public access to registered sex offender information in Placer County. You can search by name, address, or zip code. The database shows photos and registration details for all offenders required to register in California.

California's record relief laws apply to arrests and convictions in Placer County. Under Penal Code section 851.87, qualifying arrests can be sealed by petition. The Clean Slate Act provides automatic relief for some cases. Expungement under section 1203.4 dismisses a conviction but does not seal the arrest. For Placer County cases, file petitions with the Placer County Superior Court.

Mugshot Laws in California

Penal Code section 13665 prevents law enforcement from posting booking photos on social media for nonviolent offenses. This applies to the Placer County Sheriff and all local police departments. Exceptions exist for fugitives and people who pose a direct safety threat to the community. The law was designed to limit the spread of mugshots before any conviction.

SB 1027 targets third-party mugshot websites. These sites cannot charge money to remove a booking photo from their site. If a website posts your Placer County mugshot and asks for payment to take it down, report them to the California Attorney General. The law gives you the right to demand removal without any fee.

Cities in Placer County

Placer County includes several cities. Arrests made by city police get booked at the sheriff's facilities. Below is the major city in the county with its own page.

Nearby Counties

Placer County borders several other counties. Arrests near county lines may end up in a neighboring jurisdiction's system.