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Are Arrest Records Public in Napa, California?

Arrest records in Napa, California are public documents accessible to members of the general public. Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 6250-6270), government agencies are required to disclose records to the public upon request, unless a specific exemption applies. Arrest records maintained by law enforcement agencies in Napa County fall under this provision as public records.

The California Public Records Act establishes that public records include "any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics" (Government Code § 6252(e)). Under this definition, arrest records typically contain:

  • Name of the arrested individual
  • Date and location of arrest
  • Charges filed
  • Booking information
  • Case disposition information

Certain portions of arrest records may be redacted or withheld if disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, compromise an ongoing investigation, or endanger an individual's safety as specified in Government Code § 6254.

How to Look Up Napa Arrest Records in 2025

Members of the public seeking arrest records in Napa County have multiple official channels through which such information may be obtained:

  • Napa County Sheriff's Office
    1535 Airport Boulevard
    Napa, CA 94558
    (707) 253-4509
    Public counter hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Records requests may be submitted in person during business hours.

  • Napa Police Department
    1539 First Street
    Napa, CA 94559
    (707) 257-9223
    Public counter hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Records requests require completion of a standard form available at the front desk.

  • Napa Superior Court
    1111 Third Street
    Napa, CA 94559
    (707) 299-1100
    Public counter hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Court records may be accessed through the Napa Superior Court's case information system.

  • Online Public Access Systems
    The Napa Superior Court's case lookup system provides limited information on criminal cases. Users should note that pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.503, electronic access to certain case types may be restricted.

Requestors should be prepared to provide specific information to facilitate record searches, including the full name of the subject, date of birth, and approximate date of arrest if known. Fees for copies of records are established pursuant to Government Code § 6253 and may vary by agency.

Contents of a Napa Arrest Record

Standard arrest records maintained by Napa County law enforcement agencies contain specific categories of information as mandated by California Penal Code § 13150. These records typically include:

  • Biographical Information:

    • Full legal name of the arrested individual
    • Date of birth
    • Physical description (height, weight, eye color, hair color)
    • Fingerprint classification
    • State identification number (if previously arrested)

  • Arrest Details:

    • Date and time of arrest
    • Location where arrest occurred
    • Name and badge number of arresting officer(s)
    • Agency making the arrest
    • Statutory authority for the arrest

  • Offense Information:

    • Criminal charges filed (including California Penal Code sections)
    • Classification of offense (felony, misdemeanor, or infraction)
    • Incident report number
    • Circumstances of the alleged offense (may be redacted in public copies)

  • Processing Information:

    • Booking number
    • Detention facility
    • Bail or bond amount set
    • Court appearance date

  • Case Disposition:

    • Court case number
    • Plea entered
    • Verdict or judgment
    • Sentencing information if convicted
    • Dismissal information if applicable

Pursuant to California Penal Code § 13300, certain information may be restricted from public disclosure, particularly if it relates to juvenile offenders, contains confidential informant information, or would compromise an ongoing investigation.

Expungement of Arrest Records in Napa

California law provides mechanisms through which eligible individuals may petition for the expungement of arrest records maintained in Napa County. The primary statutory authority for expungement is found in California Penal Code § 1203.4 for convictions and § 851.8 for arrests not resulting in conviction.

Eligibility criteria for expungement in Napa County include:

  • Successful completion of probation or other court-ordered requirements
  • Payment of all fines, restitution, and court fees
  • No current charges pending
  • No serving of a sentence for any offense
  • Specific offense eligibility as determined by California Penal Code

The expungement process requires petitioners to:

  1. File a Petition for Dismissal (CR-180 form) with the Napa Superior Court
  2. Pay the required filing fee (fee waivers may be available for qualifying individuals)
  3. Serve notice to the Napa County District Attorney's Office
  4. Attend a court hearing if scheduled by the judge

Upon granting of an expungement petition, the court will order the arrest record sealed and subsequently destroyed after a statutorily defined period. Expunged records are not accessible through standard public records requests, though certain government agencies may retain limited access for specific purposes as defined in Penal Code § 1203.4(a).

Individuals seeking expungement should note that certain offenses, particularly serious or violent felonies listed under Penal Code § 1192.7 or § 667.5, may have limited expungement options or require alternative relief mechanisms such as a Certificate of Rehabilitation.

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