Search Concord Booking Records
Booking records from Concord are public information under California law. The Concord Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but the Contra Costa County Sheriff runs the main jail system. When someone is booked after an arrest in Concord, their data enters the county's inmate database. Under Government Code 7923.610, this information must be released to the public. That covers names, charges, bail, booking dates, and the holding facility. Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County and generates a steady volume of booking records each year.
Concord Booking Quick Facts
Concord Booking in Contra Costa County
Concord sits in Contra Costa County in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is the county's most populated city. The Concord Police Department patrols the city and makes arrests, but the county sheriff handles jail operations. People arrested by Concord PD are taken to the Martinez Detention Facility or the West County Detention Facility, both run by the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
The booking process is the same as anywhere in California. Officers bring the person in. Jail staff take fingerprints and a photo. Charges are logged. Bail is set based on the Contra Costa County bail schedule. Once booking is done, the record enters the public system. Anyone can look it up through the sheriff's online tools or by calling the detention facility directly.
Concord PD does not operate a long-term jail. Short holds may happen at the police station, but anyone who needs to stay in custody goes to a county facility. That is where the official booking record lives.
Search Concord Booking Data Online
The Contra Costa County Sheriff posts in-custody reports online at inmateinfo.so.cccounty.us. This tool lets you look up people currently held in the county jail system. You can search by name and see booking details, charges, bail, and custody status. It is free to use and does not require an account.
California Government Code 7923.610 sets the rules for what booking data must be shared with the public, including records from Concord arrests processed through the county system.
The in-custody report covers all facilities in the county. If someone was arrested in Concord and booked at the Martinez Detention Facility, they show up in this system. It may take a few hours after the arrest for the booking to appear. Processing time depends on how busy the jail is that day. The report updates regularly and reflects current custody status.
Once a person is released, they drop off the active in-custody list. For records of past bookings, you would need to contact the sheriff's records unit or file a public records request. The online tool is best for checking on someone who was recently arrested and may still be in custody.
Concord Booking Law
Government Code 7923.610 makes booking data public in California. The law applies to every agency, including Concord PD and the Contra Costa County Sheriff. When someone is booked at a county facility after a Concord arrest, the record must be available to anyone who asks. The law lists the required fields. Full name. Date of birth. Charges. Bail amount. Booking date and time. Facility name.
Penal Code 851.5 gives booked individuals the right to phone calls. Each person gets at least three free calls within three hours of booking. These can go to a lawyer, a bail agent, or a relative. The jail cannot block or charge for them. This is a statewide requirement that applies at every California booking facility.
If the sheriff's office turns down a booking records request, you can challenge it under the California Public Records Act. That said, the online in-custody report usually has what you need for recent arrests, so formal requests are mainly for older records.
Concord Police Department
The Concord Police Department is at 1350 Galindo Street, Concord, CA 94520. You can reach them at (925) 671-3220. The department handles all patrol and investigations in the city. Officers make arrests, write reports, and hand off inmates to the county jail for booking and custody.
For records requests, Concord PD has its own records division. You can ask for arrest reports and other police documents there. The booking record itself, though, is typically held by the county sheriff since that is where the person was formally booked. If you want arrest details from the Concord PD side, contact their records unit. For jail and custody data, go through the county.
Concord PD handles a moderate volume of arrests. The city has a mix of residential areas, commercial zones, and a BART station that keeps officers busy. Drug offenses, theft, and DUI are among the most common charges that lead to bookings from Concord arrests.
Request Concord Booking Records
For recent bookings, the county's online tool is the fastest option. For older records or certified copies, you file a public records request. Send the request in writing to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's records division. Include the person's full name, date of arrest, and what you are looking for. The department has 10 days to respond under the California Public Records Act. There may be a fee for copies.
- Contra Costa County Sheriff in-custody report for current inmates
- Concord PD records at (925) 671-3220 for arrest reports
- Written request to sheriff's records for older booking data
- California DOJ for statewide criminal history checks
The DOJ process is separate and takes more time. It may need fingerprints. For most people looking up a Concord booking, the county website and a phone call will cover what is needed.
Nearby City Booking Records
Other cities near Concord have their own booking pages on this site. Several share the same county jail system through Contra Costa County.
Richmond and Antioch are also in Contra Costa County and use the same sheriff's jail system. Oakland and Berkeley are in Alameda County, which has its own separate booking process. All follow the same state laws on public access to booking data.