MENIFEE PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Menifee Public Records?

Menifee public records are records produced, kept, or used by public agencies in the city as required to perform their statutory duties. Under the CPRA, public records are writings, documents, electronic mails, audio recordings, video recordings, and all other methods of storing data, notwithstanding physical form, characteristics, or mode of transmission. The Public Records Act guarantees public access to most records in the custody of Menifee City government agencies. However, some government-generated records are barred from public disclosure. The following are a few examples:

• Litigation or court records if the government agency is a party to the case. The agency may release these records after the court's final judgment
• Examination data, including test questions and scoring templates. The CPRA states that such data should be restricted before the exam and remain private if the records are scheduled for future exams
• Preliminary notes, drafts, and memoranda transferred within an agency, or between two or more agencies
• Records that contain appraisals, estimates, and assessments of real estate, created or received for property acquisition or issuance of construction contracts. Records may become public after the agency awards the contract or acquires the property
• All records that contain confidential medical information if the patient or legal guardian does not permit disclosure
• Law enforcement investigative and intelligence records concerning active cases
• Personnel files that constitute an unwarranted invasion of the individual’s privacy, except records of substantial allegations concerning an offense or wrongdoing committed by the person
• Taxpayer information related to local tax collection if received in confidence. These records are exempt from public access if disclosure would cause an unfair competitive disadvantage to the person
• Correspondence transferred within the Governor’s Office, including records from the Governor, and records kept in the custody of the Governor’s Legal Affairs Secretary. This does not cover records placed in the secretary’s custody to bypass the exemption
• Library circulation records that identify borrowers or reveal materials received or maintained for exhibition or reference
• Records in the custody of a licensing agency or submitted by an applicant, that reveal a person’s financial data or personal worth
• Information on firearm license applications that reveal the applicant’s personal or family’s psychological history, vulnerability to attacks, or medical history

Public city records may also be accessible from third-party websites. Record seekers may either opt to use these non-governmental platforms to search for a specific record or multiple city records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search, such as:

• The address of the requestor
• A case number or file number (if known)
• The location of the document or person involved
• The name of the subject involved in the record (not juvenile)
• The last known or current address of the registrant

Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.

Menifee City Crime Statistics

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) publishes annual crime statistics reported by law enforcement agencies. In 2020, the DOJ published a total of 1,799 crimes, including 139 violent crimes, 1,659 property crimes, and 1 arson. The listed violent crimes were 7 homicides, 11 rape incidents, 36 robberies, and 85 cases of aggravated assault. For property crimes, the DOJ published 308 burglary incidents, 323 motor vehicle thefts, and 1,028 cases of larceny-theft. According to the DOJ’s 2019 figures, Menifee experienced 145 violent crimes, 1,892 property crimes, and no arson incidents. Overall, the city saw a 4.9% reduction in crime reports between both years.

Are Menifee City Criminal Records Public?

California law provides access to Menifee City criminal records on a case-by-case basis, depending on the reason for the request. For instance, the law allows law enforcement agencies to obtain Menifee criminal records for law enforcement purposes. It also provides access to some regulatory agencies and employers. Authorized employers include security agencies and organizations that care for elderly persons or children. Menifee City residents may also obtain personal criminal records.

The Department of Justice provides a Live Scan Form in English and Spanish for California residents, or the State Summary Application in English and Spanish, for out-of-state requestors. Applicants living in California may visit a Public Live Scan Site with the completed form for fingerprinting services, while out-of-state requestors may visit local law enforcement. Each requestor should enclose the applicable form with a fingerprint card and a check or money order made out to the California Department of Justice. All applicants should mail requests 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 Menifee City Police Reports and Arrest Records

The Menifee City Police Department (MPD) issues copies of police reports and arrest records through its Records Bureau. Interested persons may request records in person or by mail. However, the MPD must confirm that the requester has legal access to the desired records as some information may be restricted under law. For instance, arrested persons cannot obtain copies of Menifee City arrest records until after the case is over. Upon receiving a request and the applicable $18 payment, the Records Bureau must respond within 10 calendar days.

Eligible persons must provide the MPD with the following information:

• Names of involved parties
• Date and time of incident
• Location of incident
• Case or event number if known
• Copy of photo identification

Applicants should submit requests to the following address:

Menifee Police Department
Attention: Records Bureau
29714 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Phone: (951) 723-1500
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Fridays.

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Menifee City

Information on registered sex offenders in Menifee City is obtainable through the California Megan’s Law Website. The Department of Justice regularly updates the database and allows interested parties to search by name or the offender’s location. Using the map search, residents may enter a street name, street number, or zip code, and specify a search radius. Online information includes the offender’s birth date, booking photograph, risk assessment, and physical description. Users can also restrict searches to transient sex offenders.

How to Find Menifee City Inmate Records

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department maintains an online registry where interested persons may search inmate records. Persons seeking information on Menifee City inmates may use the Sheriff's Department’s registry by providing the inmate’s last name. Searchers may also enter other details, such as a first name, date of birth, and gender. The registry shows the inmate’s full name, physical description, arrest details, booking details, and current detention facility. Charge, bail, court, and release details are also available.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in the Menifee City Jail

Menifee City offenders are held in the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s custody. The Sheriff’s Department’s Corrections Operations oversees five detention facilities, including the following:

• Blythe Jail
• Cois M. Byrd Detention Center
• John J. Benoit Detention Center
• Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility
• Robert Presley Detention Center

The Corrections Operations website provides links to each facility’s visitation schedule and the appropriate contact information to book a visitation appointment. Interested persons may use the inmate search to confirm each inmate’s current location, and directly contact the center.

Regardless of the facility, inmates may not receive more than two visits per week, with each visit lasting 45 minutes. Each visitor must be at least 18 years old or visit in the company of a parent or legal guardian. All visitors must provide valid government-issued photo identification for access to inmates.

Family and friends visiting inmates cannot trade places with other visitors or visit an inmate other than scheduled. Staff at the facility may also search each person and their belongings before allowing access to the visitation area. In some cases, staff may also check for arrest warrants issued against the visitor.

All facilities enforce a strict dress code, which bars visitors from sexual, scanty, or otherwise inappropriate clothing. In addition, visitors must not bring alcohol, drugs, food, drinks, weapons, cameras, and other contraband items into the visiting area. Violators may lose their visiting privileges or be arrested.

What are Menifee City Vital Records?

Menifee City vital records contain recorded information on marriages, divorces, births, and deaths. Government agencies produce these records as evidence of the respective events and issue copies to requesters. Menifee vital records are available at the Riverside County Superior Court or the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. Under state law, access to some vital records is restricted.

Where and How to Obtain Menifee City Divorce Records

Requestors can obtain Menifee City divorce records from the Riverside County Superior Court. In Riverside County, divorce matters are heard at the Riverside County Family Law Courthouse or the Blythe Courthouse. Interested persons may request by mail or in person.

Anyone requesting by mail should complete the court’s request form with the names of the divorced parties, case type, date range, and other details as required on the form. Each certified Menifee City divorce decree costs $15, payable by checks made out to the “Riverside Superior Court”. Mail requestors may also make credit card payments by filling the request form with credit card information.

Requestors should note that the court does not provide public access to confidential Menifee divorce decrees. Persons requesting confidential information must provide applicable government-issued identification to prove eligibility. Residents may submit in-person and mail requests to either of the following addresses:

Riverside Family Law Courthouse
4175 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 777-3147

Blythe Courthouse
265 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
Phone: (760) 393-2617

Menifee City divorce records are also searchable online. The Riverside County Superior Court maintains an online public access portal where residents can conduct a name or document search for Menifee divorce records. Applicable costs vary depending on the number of search credits purchased.

Where and How to Get Public Menifee City Marriage Records

The Riverside County Clerk-Recorder keeps records of all county marriages. Interested persons may obtain Menifee City marriage records online, in person, or by mail. All marriage records cost $15. This fee is nonrefundable.

The Clerk-Recorder's Office issues Menifee City marriage certificates as confidential certified copies or informational copies. While all interested persons may obtain informational copies, confidential certified copies are only available to the married persons and parties requesting as directed by the court. Other certified copies are available to the following:

• The registrant named on the record
• The registrant’s spouse, domestic partner, child, grandchild, sibling, parent, grandparent, or legal guardian
• Anyone representing a government agency requesting as provided by law
• Anyone authorized by a court order
• An attorney acting on behalf of the registrant or the registrant’s estate

Interested persons may request online by providing information on the married parties and personal details. Online requests require credit or debit cards and cost an extra 2.28% card fee. A domestic express option to receive records within 2 days of the request is also available and costs $8.20. Parties must note that Menifee marriage certificates are only receivable by mail or in person at the Clerk-Recorder’s office. Online records are not available.

Residents looking to request in person must first request online and note the provided order number, starting with “SST”. After completing the process, the requestor must book an appointment, select the preferred Clerk-Recorder’s Office branch, and provide the order number. Mail requestors should complete the marriage record application with record information.

Payment options include cash, credit cards, debit cards, and checks or money orders payable to the Riverside County Recorder. However, mail requestors cannot use cash. All applicants requesting by mail should submit requests to the:

Riverside County Recorder
P.O. Box 751
Riverside, CA 92502-0751

Where and How to Find Menifee City Birth Records

Certified and informational copies of Menifee City birth records are obtainable from the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. Under state law, access to certified copies is restricted to the following requestors:

• The person listed on the birth record
• The person’s parent or legal guardian
• The person’s child, grandchild, sibling, grandparent, spouse, or domestic partner
• A government agency’s representative on official business or as provided by law
• A requestor authorized by court order
• A licensed adoption agency as provided by law
• An attorney requesting on behalf of the listed person or their estate
• Anyone with power of attorney

Persons ineligible for certified copies may receive informational copies of Menifee City birth certificates. Online and in-person requestors must begin the request process online. Applicants who prefer to request in person must note the order number provided during the online process and use it to book an appointment at a Clerk-Recorder’s Office location. To request by mail, each applicant should complete a birth record request form with the registrant’s full name, date of birth, city of birth, and parents’ full names.

Each Menifee birth certificate costs a non-refundable $28 fee, payable by credit card, debit card, cash, or checks and money orders made out to the Riverside County Recorder. Mail requestors should only use checks or money orders. All requests for certified copies should be submitted with copies of government-issued ID. Mail requestors should forward orders to the:

Riverside County Recorder
P.O. Box 751
Riverside, CA 92502-0751

Where and How to Find Menifee City Death Records

The Riverside County Clerk-Recorder’s Office maintains Menifee City death records. Interested persons may request online, by mail, or in person. The Clerk-Recorder’s Office issues informational copies to the general public, but restricts certified copies to the following:

• A parent, legal guardian, child, grandchild, grandparent, spouse, domestic partner, or sibling of the decedent
• A person requesting on behalf of a government agency as provided by law
• A next of kin or appointed conservator as specified by law
• A person authorized by a court order
• An attorney acting on behalf of the decedent or the decedent’s estate
• An employee or agent of a funeral establishment acting as provided by law

To order by mail, the requestor must complete a death record application with the decedent’s full name, date of death, date of birth, and city of death. Each Menifee City death certificate costs $21. The Clerk-Recorder’s Office accepts cash, debit cards, credit cards, and checks or money orders payable to the Riverside County Recorder. Persons requesting certified copies must submit copies of valid government-issued identification.

Each applicant seeking a Menifee death certificate in person must request online and also book a physical appointment using the provided order number. Mail requests should be forwarded to the:

Riverside County Recorder
P.O. Box 751
Riverside, CA 92502-0751