Records Division
About Our Unit
Our unit is responsible for providing support services for each of the Bureaus of the Sheriff’s Office, primarily the Enforcement Bureau, and to all other law enforcement agencies in Monterey County.
Our Records Division operates every day of the week, even Holidays. Furthermore, we have multiple shifts which ensures staffing 24 hours a day. The Records Division line is open to the public and law enforcement agencies all hours of the day. Note that this line is for non-emergencies.
Our Unit's Contact Information
Office line: 831-755-3700 (This office line is a non-emergency line. If you're having an emergency, please stop and dial 911.)
Our Unit's Mailing Address
Monterey County Sheriff's Office, Records Division
1414 Natividad Road
Salinas CA, 93906
Crime & Incident Reports
Copies of incident reports may be requested using the following forms:
- Electronic form: Request for Release of Information
- Once this form is submitted, our Records staff will review the submission. Please allow adequate time to pass before following up with our staff.
- Physical form: Request for Release of Information & Solicitud Para Obtener InformaciÓn
- These forms can be mailed or faxed using the information provided below.
These forms are also listed on our Forms page.
The address to send/deliver these to is:
Monterey County Sheriff, Fiscal Division
1414 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Alternatively, copies of these forms can be faxed to 831-755-3810.
Letters may be requested with the Request for Local Criminal History Check or Solicitud Para Chequeo Criminal del Condado de Monterey. Request may be mailed to 1414 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906. A $92.00 non-refundable fee is required at the time the request is submitted. A valid California or United States identification card is also required. For any questions, please call (831) 755-3700.
Appointments are required and are available Monday through Friday (holidays excepted) from 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM. The cost is $28.00 plus DOJ/FBI fees if applicable, and applicant must bring Live Scan form. For an appointment or any questions, please call (831) 755-3700.
Holiday Schedule
The Records Division operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. However, our front lobby's LiveScan services follow Monterey County's Holiday schedule. Please see the list of observed holidays, the front lobby will be closed during any observed holidays. If you have any questions, please reach out to our public line.
Vehicle releases are available 8am to 8pm. The release fee is $136.00. The following items are required for release: valid registration of the legal or registered owner, valid driver's license of the legal or registered owner, or a valid driver's license of a designated driver. For any questions, please call (831) 755-3700.
All booking records for Monterey County are maintained in the Records Division. Release of booking records is limited. For any questions, please call (831) 755-3700.