PLEASANTON PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Pleasanton Public Records?

Under the California Open Records Act, Pleasanton public records are any document created, cataloged, and preserved by public entities at the local and state level. The Act further states that Pleasanton public records may exist as drawings, maps, plans, type-written documents, books, charts, videotapes, SMS, emails, and photographs. According to the California Open Records Act, some public records in Pleasanton are confidential and restricted from public view. Examples of restricted Pleasanton public records are:

• Architectural and official building plans.
• Information used in voter registration, such as email address, home address, and other identifying information.
• Juvenile records and information compiled by law enforcement agencies.
• Information about attorney-client privilege.
• Personnel data and similar files, such as salary information and employee misconduct investigations (if the charges are untrue after due investigations).
• Data about pending litigation that involves a public agency or entity.
• Criminal offender information.
• Medical records.
• Law enforcement agencies’ investigatory files and procedures.
• Preliminary or drafts used in decision-making by government agencies.
• Minutes of the meeting of public entities closed to the public.

Pleasanton Crime Statistics

Pleasanton City’s Police Department is primarily in charge of creating reports on all reported crimes in the city. It creates an annual report of all index crimes reported in the city. According to the 2019 crimes report, the City’s Police Department recorded 1,744 index crimes, inclusive of 112 violent crimes and 1,632 property crimes. The listed index crimes are - 12 rapes, 56 robberies, 44 aggravated assaults, 149 burglaries, 1,386 larceny-thefts, 97 motor vehicle thefts, and four arson. There was no reported murder in the 2019 report.

Compared with the 2016 crime report for Pleasanton, crime rates in the city were two percent lower. Again, there was no reported murder. Index crimes, like robbery, larceny-theft, and arson, increased by 27, 10, and 100 percent, respectively. Burglaries and motor vehicle thefts fell by 26 and 28 percent, respectively.

Are Pleasanton Criminal Records Public?

Criminal records in Pleasanton City are not public records. Only authorized agencies and record subjects can access criminal records from custodian agencies at the local and state level. The California Department of Justice is the statewide custodian of all Pleasanton criminal records. Authorized agencies can access Pleasanton City’s criminal records by sending a subpoena or court order to the DOJ. The subpoena or court order must contain the following information:

• The record subject’s name and identifying information, such as date of birth.
• The type of requested record
• Purpose of the request
• Case number and jurisdiction
• The authorized agency’s mailing address
• Title and the official name of the agency

In addition to this, the requesting agency must also include a cover letter using the agency’s letterhead. Public defenders must include a BCIA 8700 Form alongside the court order or subpoena when ordering for criminal records. The DOJ accepts requests for criminal records through email at Keeperofrecords@doj.ca.gov or Fax: (916) 731-3618 Authorized agencies can also request Pleasanton criminal records through mail at the address below.

California Department of Justice
Attn: Custodian of Records
Bureau of Criminal Information and Analysis
P.O. Box 903417
Sacramento, CA 94203-4170

Pleasanton residents and non-residents may obtain a copy of their criminal record by filling out the BCA 8016RR in English or Spanish. After filling out the form, requesters should submit it to the nearest Live Scan Centers. The following Live Scan Centers are in Pleasanton City:

Postal Annex Pleasanton
3020 Bernal Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: (925) 249-5130

The UPS Store 6291
6754 Bernal Avenue
Suite 740
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: (925) 201-6996

On the other hand, out-of-state requesters can access a Copy of the State Summary Criminal Record by completing the Form BCIA 8705 in English or Spanish. More so, they can get a fingerprint card from the nearest law enforcement agency and fill out the requester’s full name, birth date, and mailing address. Requesters must send the completed form, the fingerprint card, and a money order or check payable to the California Department of Justice and mail it to the:

California Department of Justice
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis
Record Review & Challenge Section
P.O. Box 160207
Sacramento, CA 95816-0207

How to Obtain Pleasanton Police Reports and Arrest Records

The Pleasanton Police Department, via the Records and Dispatch Unit, processes, tracks, and stores all police reports and arrest records in Pleasanton City. The records section is also responsible for releasing police reports to specific persons, businesses, and agencies. Record seekers can access copies of arrest records or police reports in Pleasanton City by contacting the Pleasanton Police Department at:

4833 Bernal Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: (925) 931-5115

Alternatively, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for generating and preserving arrest records or police reports in all the county’s cities. Therefore, interested parties can access Pleasanton arrest records or police reports via an online request portal. Requesters may send a written request to the County Sheriff’s Office to access the records. The written request must contain the incident’s date and time, place of the event, persons involved in the incident, and the reason for the requested report. Also, record seekers must input the applicant’s first name, last name, zip code, and mail address in the written report and send the completed report through one of the following methods:

By mail:
2000 - 150th Avenue
San Leandro, CA 94578
Email: ACSORecords@acgov.org
Fax: (510) 667-3970

To access a restricted Pleasanton City police report or arrest record, requesters must fill out the authorization to release protected information alongside the completed request form. A representative from the Sheriff’s Office will determine if the applicant is eligible to obtain the restricted information.

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Pleasanton

Sex offenders’ information in Pleasanton City is accessible under the California Megan’s Law website. Under the Penal Code § 290.46, the website maintains and updates all sex offender information in California. Interested persons can get sex offender information, such as names and aliases, photographs, age, gender, sex, and race. Via the website, record seekers can search for Pleasanton sex offenders using a simple name-based sex offender search and an advanced sex offender search.

Record seekers must input the sex offender's first name and last name into the search boxes to utilize the name-based sex offender search. In contrast, record seekers can use the advanced sex offenders search to get information on sex offenders in a particular location. Requesters can find sex offenders using the distance in miles or use their device as a GPS device to get sex offenders in their vicinity.

How to Find Pleasanton Inmate Information

Pleasanton inmates’ information is obtainable via the Alameda County Sheriff’s online database. Through the online database, interested persons can search for inmates incarcerated in Glenn E. Dyer Detention Facility and Santa Rita Jail. Requesters must fill-in the inmate’s first name, middle, name, last name, PFN, sex, and birth date, and choose “search” to access Pleasanton inmate information.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Pleasanton Jail?

Pleasanton inmates are incarcerated in two different detention facilities in Alameda County - Glenn E. Dyer Detention Facility and Santa Rita Jail. The facilities are located at:

Santa Rita Jail
5325 Broder Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568
Phone: (925) 551-6500

Glenn E. Dyer Detention Facility
550 6th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 268-7777

In-person and remote visitation to the jail facilities is through appointment only. Intending visitors must make an appointment at least three days before the scheduled visit. Visitors may reserve an appointment on the Alameda County GTL Visitme website. Via the website, visitors may opt to register a new account or login into an existing one to schedule an appointment in the detention facilities.

Furthermore, visitors must check in with lobby employees in the detention center at least 30 minutes before the visitation schedule. The visitation schedule for Glenn E. Dyer Detention Facility is accessible through an online platform.

Pleasanton Court Records

Pleasanton City is under the supervision of the Superior Court of California in Alameda County. In Alameda County, the Superior Courts generate different court records, such as small claims, traffic, criminal, and civil court cases.

Location of All Courts in Pleasanton

Pleasanton City and Alameda County are home to ten superior courts. The courts’ locations are:

Alameda County Superior Courts

Superior Court of Alameda - Berkeley Courthouse
2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 647-4439
Fax: (510) 883-9359

Superior Court of Alameda - County Administration Building
1221 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-6012

Superior Court of Alameda - Fremont Hall of Justice
39439 Paseo Padre Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: (510) 818-7500

Superior Court of Alameda - Gale-Schenone Hall of Justice
5672 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: (925) 227-6700

Superior Court of Alameda - George E. McDonald Hall of Justice
2233 Shoreline Drive
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 263-4300

Superior Court of Alameda - Hayward Hall of Justice
24405 Amador Street
Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (510) 690-2700

Superior Court of Alameda - Juvenile Justice Center
2500 Fairmont Drive
Suite C3013
San Leandro, CA 94578
Phone: (510) 618-1106

Superior Court of Alameda - Rene C. Davidson County Courthouse
1225 Fallon Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-6000

Superior Court of Alameda - U.S. Post Office Building
201 13th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 268-5104

Superior Court of Alameda - Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse
661 Washington Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 627-4700

Are Pleasanton City Court Records Public?

Per the Rule 10.500 of the California Rules of Court, members of the public have comprehensive access to court records maintained by the state Supreme Court, trial and appellate court, and the Judicial Council of California. However, court records, such as juvenile delinquency cases, civil harassment cases, juvenile dependency cases, and child custody cases, are exempt from public disclosure. Record seekers can access Pleasanton court records through the Superior Court of California in Alameda County.

Can You Look Up a Pleasanton Court Record Online?

The Superior Court of California in Alameda County provides access to online copies of Pleasanton court records through third-party online search portals. Civil court records in Pleasanton City are accessible through the DomainWeb online platform. In contrast, requesters can obtain Pleasanton criminal court records via the Odyssey online portal. Also, interested persons may utilize the criminal record request platform to get online copies of Pleasanton criminal records.

How to Obtain Pleasanton Civil Court Case Records

Record seekers can obtain copies of Pleasanton civil court case records through the Superior Court of California in Alameda County. Record seekers can access court records in-person at the following locations:

Superior Court of Alameda - Rene C. Davidson County Courthouse
1225 Fallon Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-6000

Superior Court of Alameda - George E. McDonald Hall of Justice
2233 Shoreline Drive
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 263-4300

Superior Court of Alameda - Hayward Hall of Justice
24405 Amador Street
Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (510) 690-2700

On the other hand, requesters may obtain Pleasanton City court records online. The DomainWeb provides access to Pleasanton civil court records via these search tools: name search, calendar search, public records search, and case number search.

How to Obtain Pleasanton Criminal Court Case Records

The Superior Court of California in Alameda County maintains criminal court records from 1974. Interested parties can obtain Pleasanton City criminal records in-person at the locations below.

Superior Court of Alameda - Rene C. Davidson County Courthouse
Criminal Division
Room-107
1225 Fallon Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-6000

Superior Court of Alameda - Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse
661 Washington Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 627-4700

Superior Court of Alameda - Fremont Hall of Justice
39439 Paseo Padre Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: (510) 818-7500

Superior Court of Alameda - Hayward Hall of Justice
24405 Amador Street
Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (510) 690-2700

In addition to this, the Superior Court of California in Alameda County hosts an online request portal where interested persons can obtain criminal court case records. On the other hand, the Odyssey online portal is an online database for criminal records in Pleasanton City.

What are Pleasanton Vital Records?

In Pleasanton City, vital records are the official documentation of all recorded life events. Pleasanton City’s vital records comprise information on the following life events: birth, death, marriage, and divorce. The Superior Court of California in Alameda County is the custodian of divorce records in Pleasanton. In contrast, the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office maintains records of birth, marriage, and death events at the county level.

Where and How to Get Pleasanton Divorce Records

The Superior Court of California in Alameda County is the custodian of all Pleasanton divorce records. Divorce records in Pleasanton City are accessible through mail or in-person requests. Interested parties can access Pleasanton divorce records in-person at the address below.

Superior Court of Alameda - Hayward Hall of Justice
24405 Amador Street
Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (510) 690-2700

To request Pleasanton divorce records via mail orders, requesters must send a written request detailing the record subjects’ names, date and place of the divorce event, and the request’s purpose. Send a written request and a check payable to the Supreme Court in a self-addressed stamped envelope to the following locations:

Superior Court of Alameda - Hayward Hall of Justice
24405 Amador Street
Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (510) 690-2700

Superior Court of Alameda - Rene C. Davidson County Courthouse
1225 Fallon Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-6000

Where and How to Get Pleasanton Marriage Records

Marriage records in Pleasanton are under the supervision of the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder. The Clerk-Recorder’s Office only provides marriage records to the following requesters:

• The record subjects
• Immediate family members (parents, legal guardians, siblings, grandparents, children, grandchildren, and spouse)
• Law enforcement agencies
• Executors.

These requesters can access Pleasanton City marriage records through mail order or an online platform. Before ordering certified copies of marriage records, requesters must provide a notarized statement to show authorization to request marriage records.

Requesters can access certified marriage records online by using the online search platform. To access marriage records, requesters must select the requester’s category and fill out the record subjects’ full names, marriage location, date, and the number of copies requested.

Alternatively, eligible requesters may get a Pleasanton marriage certificate via mail by filling out the request form. Furthermore, they must notarize the completed request form, include a $17 money order or check, and send it to the:

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office
1106 Madison Street
Oakland, CA 94607

Copies of Pleasanton City informational records are obtainable through an online platform or mail. Requesters can access informational marriage certificates in Pleasanton City through mail order by filling out the informational marriage record request form. Mail the completed form and a $17 fee payable to the:

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office
1106 Madison Street
Oakland, CA 94607

Where and How to Get Pleasanton Birth Records

The Alameda Clerk-Recorder’s Office provides eligible persons with access to unrestricted and informational birth records in Pleasanton City. Unrestricted birth records are not obtainable by the general public. Since unrestricted birth records contain the record subject’s personal information, only the following persons can access these records:

• The record subjects
• Immediate family members (parents, legal guardians, siblings, grandparents, children, grandchildren, and spouse)
• Law enforcement agencies
• Executors.

Eligible requesters may choose to obtain Pleasanton City’s unrestricted birth records online or via mail order. They can access unrestricted birth records via an online platform by filling out the details below:

• The requester category
• Record subject’s full name
• Mother’s maiden name
• Birthdate and place.

Select the number of requested copies, and choose the “Search” option.

Likewise, requesters may access unrestricted birth certificates by mail order. Interested persons must fill out the birth record request form, attach a money order or check for the search fee, and sent it to the address below:

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office
1106 Madison Street
Oakland, CA 94607

It costs $30 to obtain Pleasanton birth records from the Clerk-Recorder's Office.

On the other hand, access informational birth certificates in Pleasanton City through an online request platform or a mail request. On the online request platform, record seekers must input the record subject’s full name, mother’s maiden name, birth date, birth location, and the number of requested copies to access birth records in Pleasanton City. In contrast, interested persons may obtain informational birth records by filling out the request form for informational birth records. Mail-in applicants should send the completed request form to the address below:

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office
1106 Madison Street
Oakland, CA 94607

Where and How to Get Pleasanton Death Records

Death records in Pleasanton City are under the supervision of the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. The Clerk-Recorder only releases unrestricted death records to eligible requesters. The following persons are eligible to access death records in Pleasanton City:

• Parents
• Legal guardians
• Siblings
• Grandparents
• Children,
• Grandchildren
• Current spouse
• Law enforcement agencies
• Executors.

Pleasanton unrestricted death records are obtainable through an online request platform. Via the online request platform, requesters must fill out the requester category, the record subject’s full name, death date, death location, and select the number of requested copies.

In addition to this, access unrestricted death certificates by mail order. Fill out the death record request form, attach a money order or check for the search fee. Notarize the request form, and send it to the address below:

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office
1106 Madison Street
Oakland, CA 94607

Death records in Pleasanton City cost $23 per copy. Likewise, requesters may access informational death certificates in Pleasanton City through an online request platform or a mail request. On the online request platform, input the record subject’s full name, death date, and city, and the number of requested copies to access death records in Pleasanton City. Alternatively, obtain informational death records by filling out the request form for informational death records. Mail the completed request form to the address below:

Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office
1106 Madison Street
Oakland, CA 94607