Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What is the phone number for the Records Division?

You can reach the Records Division at 707-445-7251 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

2. When can I have my Live Scan fingerprints taken?

Our Live Scan hours are 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Live Scans are conducted on a walk-in basis and it is not necessary to make an appointment. We charge $35.00 for this service, payable with cash, business checks or accounts payable. We do not accept debit cards, credit cards or checks

3. How much does Live Scan fingerprinting cost?

We charge $35.00 for this service, payable with cash, business checks or accounts payable. We do not accept debit cards, credit cards or checks

4. How can I obtain my criminal History?

Criminal history is not public information. To obtain your own criminal history send in a request to the Department of Justice with a set of fingerprints. Forms are available at our main station in Eureka. Information maintained by the local courts is public information.

5. Do I have a warrant?

For warrant information over the phone, please call 707-445-7251. You may come to our Eureka office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to check in person. Public Information is available at our front counter.

6. Where do I need to go to register?

For arson, narcotic, and sex offenders, registration is available at the main station in Eureka Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8 a.m. to Noon. To register at the Garberville station, please call (707) 923-2761. To register at the McKinleyville station call (707) 839-3857.

7. How do I request records/research?

Requesting Police Reports / Copies of Cases

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office has an established process for requesting copies of cases and other information gathered during a law enforcement investigation entitled to specific individuals as defined in California Government Code § 6254(f): the victims of an incident, or an authorized representative thereof, an insurance carrier against which a claim has been or might be made, and any person suffering bodily injury or property damage or loss as a result of the below listed crimes. Additionally, autopsy and toxicology reports may be requested by any member of the public utilizing this records request process.

If you meet the above criteria, please use our online Records Request Form or download the PDF version of this form and return to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Main Station or via email at sheriffrecords@co.humboldt.ca.us. Following completion of this form, your request will be processed by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Records Division within 7 to 10 business days. You will be notified when records are available for pick up. All fees are due at the time of pick up. 

Online Records Request Form; complete an online Records Request Form 

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California Public Records Act (CPRA) Request

All requests for records in the possession of the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office should be directed to the Sheriff's Office or the County Administrative Office. It is preferred but not required that such requests be submitted via the County's website, or in writing and forwarded by regular mail, email, fax, or hand-delivery and state that the request is being made pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA). Telephonic and in-person verbal requests will be accepted only during regular county office business hours Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and should be directed to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.

Requests for records should be as specific as possible so as to clearly define or identify the exact records to which access is sought. In most cases, the county will provide electronic copies or photocopies of the requested records to the requesting party. In some cases depending on the volume or nature of the records, arrangements will be made for supervised access to the requested records.

Request Access to Public Records 

8. What do I do if online incident reporting is not right for me?

If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If non-emergency call 707-445-7251

9. What if this happened in another city? Can I file a report using this online police citizen reporting system?

No. If a crime took place outside of the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction please call the police department for that city.

10. What if this happened on a state Freeway?

If this took place on a state Freeway please call the Highway Patrol Office nearest you.

11. What is a known suspect?

A known suspect is when you or someone else knows the person or where to find the person who committed the crime or the license plate number of the vehicle the suspect(s) were in.