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For San Bernardino County arrest records, first choose the Sheriff product that matches the need—such as a report or in-custody/clearance letter—then use California DOJ for a broader statewide history when appropriate and the responsible court for warrant or disposition questions.
San Bernardino Sheriff publishes several different arrest-related record products
The Sheriff Records Division maintains records concerning crimes, arrests and incident reports and publishes separate services for report requests and certified record checks. The Sheriff describes clearance letters and complete or partial in-custody letters as distinct products, with access conditions tied to the subject or an authorized representative.
The same official guidance draws a boundary around records created by other agencies. A person with arrests from multiple law-enforcement agencies may need California DOJ record review for the statewide history layer, while warrant and case information can require the court. Choosing the product first prevents a local Sheriff record from being mistaken for a statewide criminal-history file.
Match the San Bernardino request to the published record product
| Question | Source/product | Important boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff booking or county custody history | Sheriff in-custody letter / custody information | Sheriff or county detention record |
| Sheriff incident or crime report | Records Division / reporting station | Report created by Sheriff jurisdiction |
| Multiple-agency California arrest history | California DOJ record review | Statewide history layer, not a county report |
| Warrant or court outcome | Responsible court | Judicial status and disposition |
Access conditions matter before making a San Bernardino request
Identity
Some certified letters are subject-specific
Follow the published identity/authorization requirements.
Agency scope
A county booking can involve another arresting agency
Use the creating agency for records it owns.
Court status
Warrants and disposition live outside the report product
Use the court record for judicial verification.
Choose the smallest San Bernardino record that answers the question
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Name the record productDecide whether you need an in-custody/clearance letter, report, statewide history, or court case.2
Identify the creating agencyA county jail booking does not make every arrest report a Sheriff document.3
Follow the access requirementsSome certified records require identity or authorization.4
Verify judicial status separatelyUse the court for warrant or disposition questions.Related guides
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