How to Get Sacramento DUI Court Records
Court records help with record relief, job applications and license questions. Requesting Sacramento DUI court records starts with the criminal records office. The court posts its rules and fees online.
Each step depends on whether the case number is known. So find that number first.
Finding the Case Number
The criminal records page says a requester must first obtain the case number. It suggests searching online or using the public access kiosks in the Criminal Records lobby on the 2nd floor of the Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye courthouse. If the number cannot be found, a name search request form is available.
Each name search has a $15 fee due at submission. With certified copies, the fee is $40 plus the $15 per name.
Copy and Certification Fees
The page lists fees under Government Code sections. For example, non-certified copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified documents cost $1 per page plus $40 per certification.
Searches that take longer than 10 minutes carry a $15 fee. In addition, the court notes that people who cannot afford fees may apply for a fee waiver.
Sacramento DUI Court Records for Older Cases
Older cases may take more effort. The court records page explains general records access. Some older files may need a request rather than a portal search.
So allow extra time for old cases. Also include as many details as possible, such as the year and the defendant’s name.
Using Records for Relief
Record relief petitions often need case details. The California Courts self help guide walks people through ways to clean a record. The article on California DUI expungement explains the main petition.
Certified records may also help in other states or with licensing boards. Ask the requesting office which type it needs.
Requests Returned as Incomplete
The records page warns that requests without fees or full details may be returned. Therefore, check each form before mailing. Keep copies of every request.
The guide on DUI record duration explains how court and DMV records differ. Meanwhile, the article on Sacramento DUI case lookup steps covers online searches.
Sacramento DUI court records requests can take time by mail. So start early when a deadline depends on them.
Also, ask whether the receiving office needs certified copies or plain copies. Certified copies cost more, so order them only when needed. In addition, ask whether a disposition summary will do instead of the full file.
Mail requests should include a return address and a phone number. That way, the clerk can reach the requester with questions.
The article on Sacramento DUI statistics explains why official counts measure different things.