Access Fairfield Booking Records
Booking records from Fairfield are available to the public under California law. The Fairfield Police Department handles arrests in the city, and the Solano County Sheriff operates the jail where bookings take place. Fairfield is the county seat of Solano County, so the main county jail is located right in the city. California Government Code 7923.610 requires that all booking information be shared with anyone who asks. That includes names, charges, bail, and custody details. Fairfield has about 119,000 residents and is home to Travis Air Force Base.
Fairfield Booking Quick Facts
Fairfield Booking in Solano County
Fairfield is in Solano County, roughly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento along the I-80 corridor. As the county seat, Fairfield is home to the main county government offices and the Solano County Justice Center. The Justice Center includes the county jail, which is where all bookings for the county take place.
The Fairfield Police Department patrols the city and makes arrests. When someone is picked up by Fairfield PD, the person is taken to the Solano County jail, which is right in town. That is where the formal booking happens. Jail staff take prints, a photo, and log all charges. The booking record is created and added to the county's inmate database. Because the jail is in Fairfield, the transport time is short compared to other Solano County cities.
Fairfield sees a mix of arrests from DUI, theft, drug offenses, and domestic incidents. The presence of Travis Air Force Base adds a unique element to the city, though military personnel arrested off-base go through the same county booking process as everyone else.
Search Fairfield Booking Online
The Solano County Sheriff runs an online inmate search where you can look up anyone currently in the county jail. Since the jail is in Fairfield, this tool directly covers all local bookings. You search by name. Results show charges, bail, booking date, and custody status. It is free and open around the clock.
The California DOJ Public Records Act FAQ page explains the legal basis for accessing booking data and other public records from agencies like the Solano County Sheriff.
If someone was arrested by Fairfield PD, they will show up in this system once booking is done. The process can take a couple hours. On busy nights, it takes longer. The search covers current inmates only. When someone is released, they drop off the active results after a period of time.
For past booking records, you would need to file a records request with the sheriff's office. The online tool is designed for checking current custody status and recent bookings.
Fairfield Booking Law
Government Code 7923.610 makes booking records public across California. This law applies to the Solano County jail in Fairfield and to the Fairfield Police Department. The required data includes the person's full name, date of birth, charges, bail amount, time and date of booking, and facility name. Agencies cannot withhold any of these fields from a public request.
Penal Code 851.5 deals with the rights of people being booked. Each person gets at least three free phone calls within three hours. The calls can go to a lawyer, a bail bond agent, or a relative. The Solano County jail cannot charge for these calls or prevent them. This rule is the same at every jail in the state.
If a records request is denied, you can push back under the California Public Records Act. The law is on the side of public access. In practice, the county's online search makes most Fairfield booking data easy to find without needing a formal request at all.
Fairfield Police Department
The Fairfield Police Department is at 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, CA 94533. The phone number is (707) 428-7300. The department handles patrol, traffic enforcement, and investigations for the city. Officers make arrests and hand inmates off to the county jail for booking and custody.
Fairfield PD keeps arrest reports and investigative files for crimes in the city. For a copy of a police report, contact their records division. The booking record from the county jail is separate. Custody questions and booking data go through the Solano County Sheriff. For the police report or arrest details, go through the city department.
The department serves a city that has grown steadily over the years. Fairfield's location along the highway corridor means traffic-related arrests and DUI stops are common. Property crimes and drug offenses also make up a good share of the bookings that come from Fairfield PD activity.
Request Fairfield Booking Records
For current inmates, the Solano County Sheriff's online tool is the fastest way to check. For older records, submit a public records request to the sheriff's records division. Include the person's name, arrest date, and what you need. The office has 10 days to respond. Copy fees may apply.
- Solano County Sheriff inmate search for current custody
- Fairfield PD at (707) 428-7300 for arrest reports
- Written request to sheriff's records for older bookings
- California DOJ for statewide criminal history
The DOJ handles statewide checks separately. That process may require fingerprints and takes more time. For most Fairfield booking searches, the county website and a phone call will handle what you need.
Nearby City Booking Records
Other cities near Fairfield have their own pages on this site. Some are in Solano County and share the same jail system.
Vallejo is to the south and is the largest city in Solano County. Vacaville is to the northeast along I-80 and also uses the Solano County jail. Sacramento is across the county line in Sacramento County with its own jail system. All follow the same state laws on public booking records.