Access Colusa County Booking Records

Colusa County 24 hour booking records come from the Sheriff's Office jail on Bridge Street in the city of Colusa. The county runs a small facility that can house up to 92 inmates. Searching for recent booking data in Colusa County means either using the sheriff's jail information page or calling the facility directly. The jail processes all local arrests and maintains the booking log for the county. Colusa County is one of California's smaller and more rural counties, so the booking volume is low compared to most places. You can access basic jail and custody information through the county website at no cost.

Colusa County Jail Information

The Colusa County Sheriff's Office posts jail details on its website at countyofcolusaca.gov/158/Jail. The jail can house up to 92 incarcerated persons, according to the county page. Visiting is limited to two 30-minute sessions per week. The facility sits at 929 Bridge Street in Colusa, which is the county seat.

All arrests made in Colusa County get processed at this jail. The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the county and runs the detention facility. When a person is booked, staff log their personal information, charges, and booking details into the system. This creates the booking record that becomes part of the county's public data. Colusa County does not appear to offer a live searchable inmate database on its website, so phone contact with the jail is the most reliable way to check on a recent booking.

Below is the Colusa County Sheriff's jail information page showing facility details.

The page above provides visiting rules and jail details for the Colusa County detention facility.

Search Colusa County Arrest Records

To look up 24 hour booking records in Colusa County, your best option is calling the jail at (530) 458-0205. Staff can check if a person is currently in custody and share basic booking data. This includes the charges, booking date, and bail information. Phone inquiries work well here because the jail is small and staff can respond quickly.

You can also go to the jail in person at 929 Bridge Street, Colusa, CA 95932. The front desk can look up booking records and provide information about anyone currently held in custody or recently processed through the Colusa County jail. For paper copies, there may be a small fee. Colusa County is a rural area with limited online tools compared to bigger California counties. The personal approach is often the most effective way to get the booking record information you need.

Colusa County Booking Record Rights

California law protects your right to access Colusa County booking data. Government Code Section 7923.610 requires the Colusa County Sheriff to release the full name, occupation, and physical description of anyone who is arrested. The date and time of both the arrest and booking must also be disclosed. So must the arrest location, the circumstances, the bail amount, the release details, and all charges.

This law applies regardless of how small the county is. Colusa County must follow the same rules as Los Angeles County or any other part of California. The data is public. You do not need a specific reason to ask for it, and you do not need to be related to the person who was booked.

Under Government Code Section 7923.615, booking photos and complaint details are also part of the public record in most cases. The Colusa County Sheriff must make these available unless a specific privacy exemption applies. If you are denied access to booking data, the California Public Records Act gives you the right to challenge that decision.

Colusa County Public Records Process

For formal records requests, write to the Colusa County Sheriff's Office. The California DOJ public records page explains how the CPRA works. Agencies have 10 days to respond. Copy fees are usually around 10 cents per page. Colusa County may charge a different rate, so ask when you submit your request.

Most routine Colusa County booking inquiries can be handled by phone without a formal request. The formal process is best for getting copies of older records, certified documents, or booking data that the jail staff cannot pull up on the spot. If a record has been sealed under Penal Code Section 851.91, it will not be available through any method. Sealed records are removed from public databases and cannot be released by the Colusa County Sheriff or any other agency.

Note: The Colusa County jail's 92-bed capacity means turnover can be frequent, and older booking records may need to be pulled from archives rather than the current system.

Colusa County in the State System

Colusa County arrest data feeds into the statewide criminal justice system maintained by the California Department of Justice. The OpenJustice data portal tracks county-level arrest statistics including data from Colusa County. This portal is useful for research purposes but does not list individual booking records.

The California DOJ also handles criminal record requests through its record review process. This is the route if you need a complete criminal history that spans multiple counties, not just a single Colusa County booking. The DOJ charges its own fees for this service, and the process involves fingerprint-based identification. It is more thorough but slower than a simple jail call to check on a recent Colusa County arrest.

Colusa County Sheriff Contact

Call the Colusa County Jail at (530) 458-0205 for all booking and custody inquiries. The jail address is 929 Bridge Street, Colusa, CA 95932. Staff can confirm whether a person was recently booked, share their charges and bail amount, and tell you about visiting policies at the facility.

Written requests for Colusa County booking records should go to the sheriff's office at the same address. Include the person's full name, approximate date of arrest, and what booking details you need. This helps staff locate the record and respond faster. The sheriff's office is your primary contact for all Colusa County 24 hour booking information whether you call, write, or show up in person.

Cities in Colusa County

Colusa County has no cities with a population over 100,000. The city of Colusa is the county seat. Williams is the other incorporated city. All local arrests feed into the Colusa County jail booking system at the Bridge Street facility.

Nearby California Counties

These counties border Colusa County. Each operates its own jail and maintains separate booking records.