California gets a C.
Strong CPRA on paper. 58 county clerks running 58 different things. Mugshots locked statewide.
Live data · checked just now
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Sources checked
- → https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general/pra [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-12 18:38 UTC]
- → https://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-12 18:38 UTC]
- → https://ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-12 18:38 UTC]
- → https://meganslaw.ca.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-12 18:38 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). Full Watchdog report →
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active federal cases for the CA region. Data: api.fbi.gov (refreshed every 6 hours).
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Children Missing From California
Active cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Recent Fatal Incidents Reported by CHP
Fatal traffic incidents across California reported by the California Highway Patrol. Refreshed every 30 minutes.
- Fatality North Bound 86 Sheriff’south Department Norm Niver Road May 11, 2026 &05571111202631; 21:57 UTC
- Fatality North Bound 86 Sheriff’south Department Norm Niver Road May 11, 2026 &05281111202631; 20:28 UTC
- Fatality Interstate 280 North / John Daly Blvd On Ramp May 11, 2026 &05261111202631; 17:26 UTC
- Fatality 52480-52999 Indian Creek Rd May 11, 2026 &05331111202631; 16:33 UTC
- Fatality 0 Interstate 40 East May 11, 2026 &05571111202631; 11:57 UTC
- Fatality 14300 Mm15 South South Bound 143.00 May 11, 2026 &05511111202631; 06:51 UTC
Source: CHPFatal.com · aggregator of California Highway Patrol fatal-incident reports. Not affiliated with CHP.
Recent California Court Cases
Most recent California court filings indexed in the Open Public Records database. Each case links to a public-record summary with docket details and parties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| Bankruptcy26-02023-CL7 | Michael E Fleury, Jr. | 05/09/2026 |
| Bankruptcy26-02024-7 | Corina Santiago | 05/09/2026 |
| Bankruptcy26-02025-CL7 | Luis Angel Villasenor and Nora Evelyn Villasenor | 05/09/2026 |
| Bankruptcy26-02033-7 | Steven Ryan Basurto | 05/09/2026 |
| Bankruptcy26-02034-CL7 | Kayce Lee Rowan | 05/09/2026 |
| Civil26-02035-CL13 | Jeanne L. Wilson | 05/09/2026 |
| Bankruptcy22-00389-7 | Kia, Incorporated | 05/09/2026 |
| Bankruptcy26-00525-CL7 | Laura Tonett Budzynski | 05/09/2026 |
| Bankruptcy26-00525-CL7 | Laura Tonett Budzynski | 05/09/2026 |
| Civil24-02202-CL11 | The Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego | 05/09/2026 |
| Bankruptcy26-01278-CL7 | Latonda Erica Eastman | 05/09/2026 |
| Bankruptcy26-01123-7 | Mariah Adelgais | 05/09/2026 |
California Public Records Act
Records held by Proberta city offices, the Tehama County Sheriff, and the Tehama County Superior Court are subject to the California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov. Code § 7920 et seq.). Agencies must respond within 10 calendar days. Booking photos and arrest information are public per Sacramento Bee v. Yuba County and Penal Code § 13300. Body-cam footage related to officer-involved shootings is releasable within 45 days under SB 1421 and AB 748.
Where to file a records request in Proberta
Police records: file with the Proberta Police Department or via the Tehama County Sheriff for unincorporated areas.
Court records: Tehama County Superior Court handles criminal, civil, family, and probate matters. Felonies and most misdemeanors flow through the Superior Court system.
Booking and inmate records: Tehama County Sheriff publishes a public inmate roster including booking photos and charges.
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
What's the way to search for inmates in Tehama? ▼
Searching for inmates in Tehama County, California splits across three layers. (1) Tehama County Sheriff's Office for current jail bookings — 22840 Antelope Blvd, Red Bluff CA 96080, phone (530) 529-7900, https://www.tehamaso.org. Inmate Locator typically available on the TCSO website; alternative public roster sources may also list current detainees. The Tehama County Adult Detention Facility is the main jail. (2) Court records for case info — Tehama County Superior Court at https://www.tehamacourt.ca.gov — free public name search; main courthouse at 633 Washington St, Red Bluff CA 96080, phone (530) 527-3563. (3) California state prison (sentenced felons): California Department of Corrections inmate locator at https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov — searchable by name or CDCR number, shows facility, parole eligibility, and…
How do I get a criminal background check in California? ▼
An official California criminal background check runs through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints. The process: (1) Get a Live Scan fingerprint capture at any participating vendor — IdentoGO https://www.identogo.com, Certifix Live Scan https://www.certifixlivescan.com, A1 Live Scan https://a1livescan.com, or any participating police/sheriff records counter. Find a vendor at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations. (2) Complete the BCIA 8016RR form at https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/BCIA-8016RR.pdf — Personal Record Review. (3) Pay the $25 California DOJ state fee plus rolling fee at the vendor (typically $20–$50, total $45–$90). For an FBI national-level check, add the federal fee (~$17). Fee waiver at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review/fee-wai…
Where can I find out why some cases are investigated while others are not? ▼
Why some California cases are investigated and others are not is a function of prosecutorial discretion, agency case-screening policies, and resource constraints — all rooted in California law and standard practice. Decision-making framework: (1) Initial investigation — the responding officer or detective decides whether the report warrants further investigation based on (a) likelihood of solvability (witness availability, physical evidence, suspect identification), (b) seriousness of offense, (c) available resources. Most departments use a Case Screening Form following IACP standards. (2) District Attorney charging decision — even if police investigate and recommend charges, the San Luis Obispo County DA at https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Distr…
How do I find arrest records in Barstow? ▼
Arrest records for Barstow, California (San Bernardino County) come from one of two agencies depending on where the arrest happened. (1) Barstow Police Department for arrests inside Barstow city limits — 220 E Mountain View St, Barstow CA 92311, phone (760) 256-2211, https://www.barstowca.org/government/departments/police-department. CPRA records request via the city portal. (2) San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office (SBSO), Barstow Station for arrests in unincorporated areas surrounding Barstow — 225 East Mountain View St, Barstow CA 92311, phone (760) 256-4838. SBSO operates the High Desert Detention Center (HDDC) in Adelanto, where Barstow felony arrestees are typically transferred. (3) SBSO Inmate Locator at https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/inmate-locator — current detainees countywide. Records & ID Bureau at 655 E 3r…
Where do I look up probate records in Lancaster? ▼
Probate cases for Lancaster, California are filed at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Antelope Valley Courthouse — Probate Department at 42011 4th St West, Lancaster CA 93534, phone (661) 974-7311. Three steps: (1) Find the case via LA Superior Court Online Services at https://www.lacourt.org — free name search of probate cases (decedent, conservator, guardian); returns case number and document docket. (2) Order copies at the Clerk's office — certified copy fee $40 first 5 pages + $0.50 each additional page (Cal. Gov. Code § 70626); non-certified $0.50 per page; search-record fee $50 for archived files. Online ordering also available at https://www.lacourt.org. (3) Visit in person if the case is older than ~20 years and not yet digitized; the LA Pr…
How do I get a copy of a divorce decree in California? ▼
Divorce decrees in California come from the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was filed. Three ways to obtain a copy: (1) County Superior Court Clerk — fastest. Find the right court via California Courts directory at https://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm. LA Superior Court offers online ordering at https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/pages/lp/access-a-case/tp/os-access-court-documents/cp/divorce-judgment-documents — public ordering of divorce judgments without visiting the Archives & Records Center. Orange, San Diego, Sacramento, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Francisco all offer in-person/mail ordering at the courthouse where the case was filed. Certified copy fee statewide: $40 first 5 pages + $0.50 each additional page (Cal. Gov. Code § 70626); non-certified $0.50 per page;