Search Sutter County Busted Mugshots

Sutter County busted mugshots are managed by the sheriff's office in Yuba City. This small county in the Sacramento Valley has a population of about 99,000. The sheriff runs the county jail and processes all local bookings. Sutter County sits just north of Sacramento, and its law enforcement works closely with neighboring Yuba County on many cases. Finding arrest records and booking photos here means going through the sheriff's office or filing a records request. This page covers all the ways to search for busted mugshots in Sutter County.

Sutter County Sheriff's Office

The Sutter County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations and booking records in the county. The main office is in Yuba City. When someone gets arrested in Sutter County, they are brought to the county jail for booking. The booking process creates the mugshot and records the charges, personal details, and bail amount. This information becomes a public record under California law.

Sutter County is one of the smaller counties in California. It does not have a large online inmate database like some bigger counties offer. To find out if someone is currently in custody, your best option is to call the jail directly at (530) 822-7307. The staff can tell you if a person is being held and what their charges are. For a copy of the actual booking photo, you may need to submit a written request to the sheriff's records division.

The sheriff's office handles records requests under the California Public Records Act. You can send your request in writing or visit the office in person. Include the full name of the person, the approximate date of arrest, and what records you need. Booking records that include mugshots are generally public. The sheriff has 10 days to respond to your request under state law. There may be a small charge for copies depending on the format you need.

Finding Busted Mugshots in Sutter County

Since Sutter County does not have a public online jail roster, finding busted mugshots takes a bit more effort than in larger counties. Here are the main ways to get booking information.

Call the jail. The quickest way to check on a current inmate is to phone the sheriff's office. They can confirm if someone is in custody and share basic booking details over the phone. This is free and usually fast. The number is (530) 822-7307.

Submit a records request. For a written record or a copy of the booking photo, send a California Public Records Act request to the sheriff's office. You can drop it off in person at the Yuba City office or mail it in. Be specific about what you need. The more details you give, the faster they can find the right record. Processing time is typically under two weeks.

Check the court. The Sutter County Superior Court has case records that show what happened after an arrest. If charges were filed, the court file will have the complaint, plea records, and case outcome. Court records are public unless a judge sealed them. Visit the courthouse in Yuba City or call the clerk's office to ask about accessing case files.

The California DOJ provides a Public Records Act FAQ page that explains your rights when requesting criminal history records from state and local agencies.

Review this page to understand what records you can and cannot get through a public records request.

State Resources for Sutter County Records

The California Department of Justice maintains statewide criminal records. You can request your own record through Live Scan fingerprinting using form BCIA 8016RR and paying a $25 fee. For records about someone else, file a CPRA request through the DOJ online form. The state keeps records from all 58 counties in one central database, so this picks up arrests made anywhere in California including Sutter County.

The CDCR CIRIS tool lets you search for people in state prison. If someone from Sutter County was convicted and sent to a state facility, their photo and custody information will show up in CIRIS. This tool does not cover county jail inmates. It is only for people serving state prison sentences.

California law limits what can be done with mugshots. SB 1027 makes it illegal for websites to charge fees for removing booking photos. Penal Code section 13665 stops law enforcement agencies from posting arrest photos on social media for most nonviolent offenses. These protections apply in Sutter County just like everywhere else in the state.

Clearing Arrest Records in Sutter County

You can get a busted mugshot taken out of public records in certain situations. Penal Code section 851.87 allows you to petition the court to seal your arrest record. This works when charges were never filed, the case was dismissed, or you were found not guilty. Once the arrest is sealed, the mugshot becomes off limits. Nobody can look it up through the sheriff's office or through a public records request.

The Clean Slate Act under SB 731 added automatic sealing for some arrest records. If you were arrested for a misdemeanor and no charges were filed within one year, the record gets sealed without you having to do anything. Felony arrests seal after three years under the same conditions. For convictions, expungement under Penal Code section 1203.4 is available. File your petition with Sutter County Superior Court. This changes the record to show the case was dismissed, though it does not fully seal the arrest itself.

Legal aid may be available for Sutter County residents who cannot afford a lawyer. The Legal Services of Northern California serves the Sacramento Valley region and may be able to help with record clearing petitions at no cost.

Sutter and Yuba County Connection

Sutter and Yuba counties sit side by side. Yuba City is the county seat of Sutter County, and Marysville is the county seat of Yuba County. The two cities are right next to each other, separated by the Feather River. Because of this, arrests and criminal cases sometimes cross county lines. If you cannot find a busted mugshot in Sutter County records, it may be worth checking Yuba County as well.

The two counties share some services and resources. Law enforcement in both areas cooperates on investigations and joint operations. When searching for booking records, keep in mind that the arresting agency and the booking location may be in different counties. Someone arrested near the border could end up booked in either jurisdiction depending on the circumstances.

Cities in Sutter County

Sutter County has a few small cities and a large rural area. Yuba City is the largest community and serves as the county seat. The Yuba City Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but bookings go through the county jail. Live Oak is the only other incorporated city. Most of the county's population lives in and around Yuba City. No cities in Sutter County meet the 100,000 population threshold for a dedicated page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Sutter County. Arrests near county borders may be processed in a neighboring jurisdiction.