Find Rialto Police Records

Rialto police records include arrest reports, incident files, traffic collision documents, and booking information maintained by the Rialto Police Department and San Bernardino County Sheriff. Rialto is a city of about 104,000 people in southwestern San Bernardino County. The city operates its own police department that handles all law enforcement within city limits. Police records can be requested through the California Public Records Act. Most requests go to the Rialto Police Department Records Section. You can submit requests online or in person at the station. The agency has ten days to respond to your request under California law.

Rialto Police Department Records

The Rialto Police Department maintains all crime reports and arrest logs for incidents within the city. The Records Section processes public records requests under California law. You can submit a request online through the San Bernardino County NextRequest portal at sanbernardinocounty.nextrequest.com. This system lets you track your request and get notifications when records are ready. You can also visit the police station in person. Bring valid ID when picking up records in Rialto.

Crime reports take time to complete. Officers must finish writing reports and supervisors must review them. This typically takes seven to ten days after an incident. Traffic collision reports may take longer if the case is complex. Once a report is finalized, the Records Section can provide you with a copy. Some information may be redacted to protect witnesses or ongoing investigations in Rialto.

Rialto Police Department contact information for records requests:

• Address: 128 North Riverside Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
• Records Section phone: Contact main station line
• Online portal: sanbernardinocounty.nextrequest.com
• Hours: Monday through Friday during business hours

Note: San Bernardino County agencies cannot provide reports from April 23, 2019 to April 7, 2023 due to a network service interruption.

County Records and Booking Information

San Bernardino County Sheriff maintains countywide arrest records and jail booking logs. If someone was arrested in Rialto and booked into county jail, those records are kept by the Sheriff's Information Services Division. You can request arrest records through the NextRequest portal. The Sheriff's office charges a fee for clearance letters at $38 in San Bernardino County.

The Sheriff's Records Division is at 655 East Third Street in San Bernardino. They handle requests for older records and cases involving multiple agencies. Response time is ten business days for most requests. Copy fees and processing times vary based on the size of your request in San Bernardino County.

Types of Police Records in Rialto

Arrest records show when police took someone into custody in Rialto. These include the person's name, booking date, charges, and bail amount. Arrest information is public under California Government Code Section 7923.610. You can request arrest records if you were involved in the case. Suspects generally cannot get copies of their own arrest reports while charges are pending in Rialto.

Incident reports document crimes and other events that police respond to. Officers write reports after investigating calls for service in Rialto. The report includes what happened, who was involved, and what actions police took. Victims and involved parties can request copies. Some details may be withheld to protect witnesses or preserve ongoing investigations. Suspects usually must wait until the case is resolved in Rialto.

Traffic collision reports are created when police respond to crashes. These show the date, time, location, vehicles involved, and any injuries or property damage. California Vehicle Code Section 20012 requires agencies to give copies to drivers and other parties of interest. Most collision reports are ready within seven to ten days. Both local police and California Highway Patrol create these reports depending on jurisdiction in Rialto.

Booking logs show recent arrests at San Bernardino County jails. These logs list names, booking dates, charges, and bail amounts. Many counties post daily booking logs online. You can search by name or date. Booking logs are public information under state law. A booking does not mean the person was convicted in Rialto.

How to Request Police Records

To request records from Rialto Police Department, use the San Bernardino County NextRequest portal. Create an account with your name and email. Fill out the request form with as much detail as you can. Provide names, dates, case numbers, and locations. Be specific about what records you want. The more details you give, the easier it is for staff to find your records in Rialto.

The department will review your request and decide if records can be released. They will tell you if the records are available or exempt from release. Some records cannot be released under California law. These include personnel files, active investigations, and certain confidential information. If your request is denied, the agency must cite the specific exemption that applies in Rialto.

Common fees for police records in San Bernardino County include:

• Photocopies at 10 to 25 cents per page
• Crime reports with processing fees
• Clearance letters at $38
• Certified copies with extra fees
• Digital files sometimes free

Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking can get free copies of their incident reports. Most agencies provide these within five days at no charge under California Family Code. You may need to show proof that you were the victim in Rialto.

California Public Records Act

The California Public Records Act is in Government Code Sections 7920-7931. This law gives any person the right to access police records. You do not need to be a California resident. You do not have to give a reason for your request. Agencies have ten calendar days to respond. They can take a 14-day extension if needed for complex requests in Rialto.

Some records are exempt from release under state law. Agencies can withhold records for ongoing investigations, personnel matters, and certain confidential files. Body camera footage is generally exempt except for critical incidents. Government Code Section 7923.625 requires agencies to release footage from officer-involved shootings and serious use of force cases. Agencies have 45 days to provide this footage in Rialto.

Penal Code Section 832.7 covers peace officer personnel records. Changes made by SB 1421 and SB 16 require disclosure of records involving officer-involved shootings, use of force causing serious injury, and sustained findings of sexual assault or dishonesty by officers. These records must be released within 45 days in Rialto.

Additional Resources for Rialto Residents

The California Department of Justice maintains statewide criminal history information. You can request your own criminal record through the DOJ Record Review Unit for a $25 fee. Mail your request to PO BOX 160207, Sacramento, CA 95816-0207. Call 916-227-3849 with questions. You cannot get someone else's arrest history through this system under Penal Code Section 11105 in California.

The California Highway Patrol handles collision reports for crashes on state highways near Rialto. You can request CHP crash reports online at crashes.chp.ca.gov. Only parties of interest can get copies. This includes drivers, passengers, vehicle owners, and insurance companies with claims. The CHP charges fees for reports. Call 1-800-TELL-CHP for help in California.

San Bernardino County Superior Court maintains records for criminal and civil cases filed in the county. Court records are separate from police records. You can search court cases online through the court website. For copies of court files, contact the clerk's office at the courthouse. Court records follow different access rules than police records in Rialto.

Police Records in Nearby Cities

Other cities near Rialto have police departments with records sections.

For countywide information, visit the San Bernardino County police records page.