Search Trinity County 24 Hour Booking

Trinity County 24 hour booking records give you access to recent arrest and jail data from one of California's smallest and most rural counties. Unlike many other counties, Trinity County does not have a public online inmate search portal. You need to call the jail or visit in person to get booking records. This page explains how to find Trinity County booking information, what the records contain, and who to contact at the Sheriff's Office in Weaverville. Despite the lack of an online tool, Trinity County booking records are still public under state law. Anyone can request them.

Trinity County Booking Access

Trinity County does not run an online booking search or inmate roster. This is common for very small counties in California. With a population of around 16,000 people, Trinity County's jail processes far fewer bookings than larger counties. The best way to look up 24 hour booking records in Trinity County is to call the jail directly at (530) 623-8124. The staff can tell you if a person has been booked, what charges they face, and when the booking took place. You can also ask about bail amounts and release status.

If you prefer to check in person, the Trinity County jail is at 101 Memorial Drive in Weaverville. Walk in during business hours and ask at the front desk. The staff can pull up booking data from their system. This is the fastest way to get details on a recent Trinity County arrest when calling is not an option. Keep in mind that the jail is small. There may be times when staff are busy with a booking or transport and cannot help right away.

For a look at how California handles the public release of booking data, the California DOJ public records page explains the process and your rights.

How Booking Works in Trinity County

Trinity County is one of the least populated counties in the whole state. The Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement for most of the county since there are no large city police departments. When someone gets arrested in Trinity County, they go to the jail at 101 Memorial Drive in Weaverville. The booking process is the same as anywhere else in California. Staff take a photo, record personal details, and log the charges. Bail is set using the county's bail schedule. The booking record goes into the jail's system at that point.

Because Trinity County is so small, the jail handles a limited number of bookings each week. There are no big cities here. Weaverville is the county seat, and even it has a population well under 5,000. Most arrests come from the Sheriff's deputies patrolling the vast rural area. The Trinity County booking records reflect this low volume. On some days there may be no new bookings at all.

Trinity County Arrest Record Details

Even though Trinity County lacks an online portal, booking records still contain all the data required by state law. Government Code Section 7923.610 says law enforcement must share specific arrest information with the public. This applies to Trinity County just like it does to Los Angeles or San Francisco. The law covers the name of the person, their physical description, booking date and time, charges, bail amount, and where they are being held.

Trinity County booking records include:

• Full name and date of birth
• Date and time of arrest
• All charges filed
• Bail amount
• Location of arrest
• Release status or current holding info

When you call the Trinity County jail, staff can share all of this. They may also be able to tell you the arresting officer and agency. For written copies of Trinity County booking records, you will need to file a records request. Put it in writing and send it to the Sheriff's Office at 101 Memorial Drive, Weaverville, CA 96093. Include the person's name and the approximate date of arrest so staff can find the right file.

California Booking Records Law

Trinity County follows the same state laws that govern booking record access across all 58 California counties. The California Public Records Act, found in Government Code Sections 7920.000 through 7931.000, lays out the rules. Agencies must respond to records requests within 10 days. A 14-day extension is allowed in some situations. Copy fees are capped at 10 cents per page in most cases.

The California DOJ also maintains resources that help people understand their right to access public records, including booking data. The screenshot below shows the DOJ's public records information page, which applies to requests made to any county in the state, including Trinity County.

This image shows the California DOJ page that explains public records rights under state law.

Under Penal Code Section 851.91, a person arrested in Trinity County but never convicted can petition the court to seal their arrest record. Once sealed, the booking data will not be released to the public under any circumstances. This is true whether the request comes by phone, in person, or through a written records request to the Trinity County Sheriff.

Trinity County Jail Contact

To look up a booking in Trinity County, call the jail at (530) 623-8124. This is the most direct way to get booking information since there is no online search tool. The jail is located at 101 Memorial Drive in Weaverville. Staff handle questions about current inmates, bail, and visiting hours.

For written records requests, mail your request to the Trinity County Sheriff's Office at 101 Memorial Drive, Weaverville, CA 96093. Include the full name of the person you are looking for and any dates you know. Expect a response within 10 days under the California Public Records Act, though Trinity County's small staff may sometimes need a few extra days. You can also call the Sheriff's main line to check on the status of a records request. The fee for copies of Trinity County booking records is usually 10 cents per page, in line with the state standard.

Note: Trinity County does not have a 24/7 public phone line for records, so call during regular business hours for best results.

Cities in Trinity County

Trinity County does not have any cities with a population over 100,000. Weaverville is the county seat and largest community. Hayfork and Lewiston are other small towns in the county. All arrests in Trinity County go through the same jail in Weaverville, so the Sheriff's Office is the single point of contact for any booking search.

Nearby California Counties

These counties border Trinity County and each has its own booking search system.