California mugshot law can be confusing. Learn how to navigate the challenges and get your mugshot removed with our complete guide. California public records, including mugshots, are accessible under the California Public Records Act (CPRA).
As soon as you're booked, the record is there in your state's crime information center. That means a law enforcement officer, or say, your probation officer in another state can know that you were arrested.
Requests for record searches may be made in person in the Criminal Operations Department at any Justice Center. Additionally, Online Case and Calendar access will now allow you to conduct record searches online by case number, person name or business name.