Find Solano County Mugshots

Solano County busted mugshots are processed through the Solano County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail in Fairfield. The county has a population near 453,000 and sits between the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. Major cities include Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville. The sheriff handles law enforcement for unincorporated areas while each city has its own police department. All bookings go through the county jail system. This page covers how to find busted mugshots in Solano County using the sheriff's search tools, public records requests, and state resources.

Solano County Sheriff Inmate Search

The Solano County Sheriff's Office operates the Claybank Detention Facility and the Stanton Correctional Facility in Fairfield. These are the main jails for the county. You can call (707) 784-7000 to check on an inmate or ask about recent bookings. The sheriff's office provides an online booking log that shows recent arrests processed through the county jail.

The online booking log shows names, charges, booking dates, and sometimes mugshot photos. Search by name to find a specific person. Results cover people currently in custody at the Solano County jails. If someone was recently released, the record may no longer show in the active search. For older booking records, you need to submit a public records request. The two jail facilities combined hold around 600 inmates. Solano County has a moderate arrest volume, so the booking log updates regularly with new entries.

The Solano County Sheriff's booking log provides recent arrest information for people processed through the county jail system.

The California Public Records Act gives you the right to request booking records from the Solano County Sheriff and other law enforcement agencies.

How to Find Busted Mugshots in Solano County

Start with the sheriff's booking log online. Check for the person's name in recent entries. If you find a match, the log should show charges, booking date, and possibly a mugshot. For people not on the current log, file a California Public Records Act request.

Send your request to the Solano County Sheriff's Office at 530 Union Avenue, Suite 100, Fairfield, CA 94533. Call (707) 784-7000 for questions. Put the request in writing. Include the person's full name, date of birth if you know it, and the approximate arrest date. Ask for the booking record and the booking photo. The agency has 10 days to respond. They can request up to 14 additional days for complex requests. Copy fees are minimal, usually around 10 cents per page.

Vallejo Police Department handles arrests in Vallejo, the most populous city in the county. Fairfield Police covers Fairfield. Vacaville Police handles Vacaville. Each city has its own police force, but all bookings go through the county jail. The mugshot ends up in the sheriff's system regardless of which police department made the arrest. For police reports, contact the specific department. For booking photos, contact the sheriff.

Travis Air Force Base is also located in Solano County. Arrests on the base are handled by the military and are not part of the county system. Civilian arrests off-base go through the normal county booking process.

Solano County Court Records

The Solano County Superior Court handles criminal cases in the county. Court records include charging documents, plea agreements, trial results, and sentencing details. These records provide more detail than what a booking record shows. If you want the full picture on a case connected to busted mugshots in Solano County, the court file fills in the gaps.

The court has locations in Fairfield and Vallejo. You can search case information through the court's online portal or visit the clerk's office in person. Criminal case records are public unless a judge has sealed them. There are small fees for copies of documents. The clerk can help you find a case by name or case number. Solano County is part of a busy court system, so some requests may take time to process.

State Resources for Solano County Mugshots

The California DOJ maintains criminal history records from all agencies statewide. Submit a CPRA request through the DOJ online form for state-level records. To check your own record, send Live Scan fingerprints with form BCIA 8016RR and pay $25. The RAP sheet shows arrest history from all California law enforcement agencies, including those in Solano County.

The California DOJ provides information about requesting records and the Public Records Act process on their website.

The CDCR CIRIS tool searches state prison inmates, not county jail detainees in Solano County.

The CDCR CIRIS tool covers state prison inmates only. It does not include people held in Solano County jails. Use CIRIS when someone has been convicted and sent to state prison. The free search shows the person's name, CDCR number, current facility, and admission date. Solano County is also home to the California State Prison, Solano (CSP-Solano) in Vacaville, but that is a state facility separate from the county jail system.

Removing Solano County Busted Mugshots

California law offers paths to clear your record. Under Penal Code section 851.87, you can petition to seal an arrest record if charges were never filed, dismissed, or you were acquitted. Once sealed, the mugshot is no longer public. The Clean Slate Act under SB 731 automates sealing for certain arrests. Misdemeanor arrests seal after one year with no charges filed. Felony arrests seal after three years with no charges.

Expungement under Penal Code section 1203.4 clears a conviction but does not seal the arrest record or mugshot. The booking data can remain in the system. For Solano County cases, file your petition with the Superior Court. Legal aid organizations in the area can help if you cannot pay for a lawyer. SB 1027 makes it illegal for mugshot websites to charge money for photo removal. Report any site that tries to the California Attorney General.

Cities in Solano County

Solano County has seven incorporated cities. Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville each have populations over 100,000. Below are the major cities with their own pages on this site.

Other cities in Solano County include Benicia, Dixon, Suisun City, and Rio Vista. Arrests in all of these cities go through the county jail system run by the sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Solano County. Arrests near county lines may be processed in a neighboring jurisdiction.