Search Ventura County Busted Mugshots

Ventura County busted mugshots are available through the sheriff's online inmate search database. With a population of about 839,000, Ventura County is one of the larger counties in Southern California. The sheriff's office runs the main jail and processes bookings for the county. Several cities have their own police departments, including Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and the city of Ventura. But all jail bookings go through the sheriff's facility. This page walks through every way to find busted mugshots in Ventura County.

Ventura County Sheriff Inmate Search

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office operates an online inmate search tool on their website. This is the primary way to find busted mugshots in Ventura County. The search is free and open to the public. You can look up current inmates by name, booking number, or other identifying details. Each result shows the booking photo along with charges, bail amount, and housing location within the jail system.

The inmate search updates throughout the day as new bookings are processed and people are released. If someone was arrested recently in Ventura County, check this tool first. It covers everyone currently in custody at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility, the Todd Road Jail, and the East Valley jail. These facilities hold inmates from all over the county regardless of which police department made the arrest.

The Ventura County Sheriff's inmate search database lets you look up current inmates and view booking photos for people held in county facilities.

Enter a name to see if someone is currently in custody at any Ventura County jail facility.

Finding Arrest Records in Ventura County

Start with the sheriff's inmate search for anyone currently in jail. For recent releases or older booking records, you have a few other options. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office accepts public records requests for booking information. You can submit a California Public Records Act request in writing to the sheriff's records division. Include the person's full name and approximate arrest date. The agency must respond within 10 days.

The main phone number for the sheriff is (805) 654-2380. For the jail and inmate information specifically, call (805) 654-3335. Staff at the inmate line can confirm custody status and give you basic booking details. If you need a written record or a copy of the mugshot for someone who has already been released, the records request is the way to go.

City police departments handle arrests within their jurisdictions. Oxnard PD, Ventura PD, Simi Valley PD, and Thousand Oaks all have their own officers and arrest reports. However, the actual booking and mugshot happen at the county jail run by the sheriff. So even for an Oxnard PD arrest, the booking photo is in the sheriff's system. Get the arrest report from the city PD and the booking record from the sheriff's office if you need both.

The California DOJ provides a form for submitting Public Records Act requests for state-level criminal history information.

Use this DOJ form for records that go beyond what the county sheriff maintains at the local level.

Ventura County Court Records

The Ventura County Superior Court handles all criminal cases filed in the county. Court records are public and show everything that happens after an arrest. You can find charging documents, plea information, hearing dates, and sentencing details. The main courthouse is in Ventura, with additional courtrooms serving other parts of the county.

Court records add depth to a booking record. The booking data shows the mugshot and initial charges. The court record shows the case outcome. Were the charges upheld? Was there a plea deal? What sentence did the judge hand down? If you are looking into someone's criminal history in Ventura County, check both sources. The booking record and the court file together give you the full picture.

Contact the court clerk to access case files. You can visit the courthouse in person or call for instructions on requesting records by mail. Certified copies of court documents cost a fee per page. If you have the case number, the lookup is faster. Without it, the clerk can search by the defendant's name.

State Resources for Ventura County

The California DOJ maintains a statewide criminal history database. You can request records by filing a CPRA request through the DOJ online form. To get your own criminal history, submit a Live Scan fingerprint request using form BCIA 8016RR with a $25 fee. The CDCR CIRIS tool covers state prison inmates. If someone from Ventura County went to state prison, their photo and custody details appear in CIRIS.

California has strong protections against mugshot exploitation. SB 1027 bars websites from charging people to remove their booking photos. Penal Code section 13665 prevents law enforcement from posting mugshots on social media for most nonviolent arrests. These laws apply to the Ventura County Sheriff and all other agencies in the state. The booking photo is still a public record, but these laws stop the worst forms of abuse by third-party sites.

Clearing Records in Ventura County

California law provides several paths to remove busted mugshots from public access. Under Penal Code section 851.87, you can petition to seal an arrest record if charges were never filed, the case was dismissed, or you were found not guilty. Once the arrest is sealed, the booking photo becomes off limits to public searches. The Clean Slate Act under SB 731 automates sealing for some arrests. Misdemeanor arrests without charges seal after one year. Felony arrests without charges seal after three years.

Expungement under Penal Code section 1203.4 lets you clear a conviction from your record. File your petition with Ventura County Superior Court. The court changes the conviction to a dismissal in the record. This helps with employment and background checks. Legal aid organizations in Ventura County may be able to assist with the petition process at no cost for people who qualify. The Ventura County Public Defender's office can also provide guidance on post-conviction relief options.

Under Penal Code section 13665, law enforcement cannot post booking photos on social media for nonviolent arrests. Exceptions exist for fugitives and people who pose a safety threat to the community. Report any website that charges money to remove your mugshot to the California Attorney General under SB 1027.

Cities in Ventura County

Ventura County has ten incorporated cities. Several have populations over 100,000. Oxnard is the largest city, followed by Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley. Arrests within city limits are made by city police but booked at the county jail. Below are the major cities with their own pages on this site.

Other cities in the county include Camarillo, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, and Port Hueneme. Arrests in all cities are booked through the county jail system.

Nearby Counties

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