Marin County 24 Hour Booking Records

Marin County 24 hour booking records are available through the Sheriff's Office public booking log. The county posts arrest data from the last 48 hours on its website for free public access. Anyone can search the Marin County booking log to check who has been arrested and booked into the county jail. No sign-up is needed. The log is released under the California Public Records Act and includes names, charges, and booking dates for people processed through the Marin County jail. This makes it easy to track recent arrests in the county without making a formal records request.

Marin County Booking Log Search

The Marin County Sheriff runs a public booking log at apps.marincounty.gov/bookinglog. This is the primary resource for finding 24 hour booking records in Marin County. The log covers the most recent 48 hours of bookings at the Marin County Jail. It updates regularly as new arrests are processed. The site itself notes that this information is released to the public under the California Public Records Act, specifically referencing the disclosure rules for arrest data.

When you visit the Marin County booking log, you will see a list of recent arrests. Each entry shows the person's name, their booking date and time, the charges, and other basic information. The log does not require a search by name. It simply shows all bookings from the last 48 hours in one list. This is different from some other California counties that make you search by name. The Marin County approach lets you browse all recent bookings at once, which can be helpful if you want to see the full picture of recent arrest activity in the county.

Below is a screenshot of the Marin County booking log portal showing how the 48-hour booking data appears to the public.

The image shows the Marin County booking log interface where recent arrest records are displayed for public viewing.

Booking Process in Marin County

All arrests in Marin County flow through one jail. The Marin County Jail is located in San Rafael, the county seat. When a person gets arrested anywhere in the county, they are brought to this facility for processing. It does not matter which agency made the arrest. The San Rafael Police, Novato Police, Tiburon Police, and the Marin County Sheriff's Office all use the same jail for bookings. This centralized system means the Marin County booking log captures every local arrest in one place.

During booking, jail staff photographs the person, takes fingerprints, and records all personal information. They log the charges and set the initial bail amount based on the county's bail schedule. The whole process can take a couple of hours on a normal day, and longer on busy weekends. After booking is done, the record shows up in the Marin County 48-hour public log. Because the log window is 48 hours, a booking from the previous day will still be visible when you check the next morning.

People booked on minor charges may post bail and leave the same day. Their booking record still shows on the Marin County log for the full 48-hour window.

Marin County Booking Record Details

State law shapes what you see in a Marin County booking record. Government Code Section 7923.610 requires law enforcement agencies to disclose key arrest facts. This includes the person's name, occupation, physical description, date and time of arrest, location of the arrest, charges, bail amount, and whether the person has been released or is still held. The Marin County Sheriff follows this mandate when publishing the booking log.

Marin County booking records typically include:

• Name and date of birth
• Booking date and time
• Charges at the time of booking
• Bail amount
• Arresting agency

The booking log page specifically cites the California Public Records Act as the basis for releasing this data. This transparency rule applies to every county in the state. Marin County's approach of listing all bookings in a browsable format goes beyond what some other counties offer, where you must search by name to find a single record. The Marin County log gives a broader view of recent arrest and booking activity.

Note: Booking data on the Marin County log only covers the last 48 hours and is not a permanent archive of all arrest records.

Requesting Older Marin County Records

If you need booking records from Marin County that are no longer on the 48-hour log, you can file a public records request with the Sheriff's Office. The California Public Records Act allows anyone to request government records. Agencies have 10 days to respond. You can learn about the general process on the California DOJ public records page. The DOJ charges 10 cents per page for copies. Marin County may have a different fee structure for jail records.

Under Penal Code Section 851.91, some arrest records can be sealed. If a person was arrested but not convicted, they can ask the court to seal the record. Sealed Marin County booking records will not appear in any public search. Investigative records can also be withheld under Government Code Section 7923.600 if releasing them would compromise an active case.

For phone inquiries about Marin County bookings, call the jail at (415) 473-6653. Staff can check if someone is currently in custody and provide basic booking information over the phone.

Marin County Jail Contact

The Marin County Jail is in San Rafael. Call (415) 473-6653 for questions about a specific booking or to ask about visiting hours. Phone staff can look up a person's custody status and tell you about their most recent Marin County booking record. For walk-in requests, visit the jail during regular hours. Bring as much identifying information as you can, like the person's full name, date of birth, or approximate arrest date. This helps staff find the right record in the Marin County system quickly. The California OpenJustice data portal also provides arrest statistics broken down by county if you need broader data about arrest trends in Marin County.

Cities in Marin County

Marin County does not have any cities with a population over 100,000. San Rafael is the largest city and county seat. Other communities include Novato, Mill Valley, and Tiburon. All arrests from these areas are processed through the Marin County Jail and appear on the county booking log.

Nearby California Counties

These counties border Marin County and each has its own jail booking search.