What are Manteca City Public Records?
In compliance with the California Public Records Act, Manteca city public records are information prepared or maintained by a government agency or other public agency in the exercise of public functions. These records include typed, handwritten, or electronically transmitted information. Access to certain records may be restricted by statute or court order. Some examples of restricted records include
- Information relating to active criminal investigations
- Individual criminal records
- Trade secrets and proprietary innovations
- Private details of an individual which if released would amount to an invasion of privacy
- Court records expunged by the court
Manteca City Crime Statistics
The Federal Bureau of Investigation maintains a record of crime in the cities and counties across the state through its Uniform Crime Reporting platform. In 2019 Manteca city recorded 2,047 crimes, 199 violent crimes, and 1,848 property crimes. There were 103 aggravated assault incidents, 66 robberies, and 27 rape cases. The lowest reported violent crime was murder with 3 reported cases. For property crimes, the most commonly reported crime was Larceny theft with 1,327 cases. Other property crimes included 239 burglaries, 282 motor vehicle thefts, and 18 arsons. In comparison with 2018 property crimes reduced by 22% while violent crimes also reduced by 19%.
Are Manteca City Criminal Records Public?
Manteca city criminal records are not available to all members of the public under the California Public Records Act. Access to Manteca city criminal records is restricted to authorized agencies, individuals who are the subject of the record, and legitimate law enforcement purposes. Interested persons may contact the agency holding the record or the City of Manteca Police Department for records that were created locally. Eligible persons may also obtain Whittier criminal records from the California Department of Justice. To obtain criminal records from the department of justice, interested persons must submit a fingerprint image and pay $25 for the service. Applications to the Department of Justice may be online or by mail. Complete a livescan form(also available in Spanish) and take it to the Manteca City Police Department on Monday or Wednesday between 2 00 p.m. and 5 00 p.m. at
1001 W. Center St.
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 456-8100
A new fingerprint form is required for each agency to which an application for a criminal record is made. The Department of Justice does not issue certified copies of criminal history records to individuals. Certified copies may only be obtained by a law enforcement agency, the District Attorney’s office, or state agencies that require the records for legitimate law enforcement purposes.
How to Obtain Manteca City Police Reports and Arrest Records
Manteca city police reports and arrest records are available from the City of Manteca Police Department. Interested persons may call the department directly at (209) 456-8108 Alternatively, visit the records unit of the department on weekdays between 8 00 a.m and 5 00 p.m. at
1001 W. Center St.
Manteca, CA 95337
Interested persons may obtain unrestricted police reports, accident reports, arrest reports, and criminal justice records in compliance with applicable laws. Obtaining reports may require the payment of fees.
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Manteca City
Information on sex offenders in Manteca city may be found using the Meghan’s Law website maintained by the California Department of Justice. Sex offenders may be found by providing the sex offender’s name, ZIP Code, and city or county listings. Residents may also obtain detailed personal profile information on each registered sex offender. Some of the information provided includes the picture, age, sex, full name, address, and aliases of the offenders. Using the map application, users may also search for all offenders within a particular radius instead of specific offenders. Additionally, users may register for email alerts to be notified if a registered offender moves within a certain radius.
How to Find Manteca City Inmate Records
Persons incarcerated in Manteca city are kept at the San Joaquin County jails. Interested persons may find inmates by calling (209) 468-4562 or using the Who's in Custody website. Individuals may search for inmates by name or by number. Alternatively, users may search the entire list of inmates in custody chronologically arranged using the inmate’s last name. The website also provides access to the County booking log for the past 24 hours, 12 hours, 6 hours, 2 hours, or 1 hour. Interested persons may obtain information such as the date of incarceration, charges, bail, court date, arresting agency, current housing facility, etc.
Inmate information may also be found by visiting the facility where the inmate is housed. Visit the jail at
999 W. Mathews Road
French Camp, CA 95231
How Do I Visit an inmate in Manteca City Jail?
All inmates at the San Joaquin County jail must wait for 30 days before being eligible for visitation. Inmates may be housed at Honor Farm, South Jail, or the Jail Core. Each visitation lasts 45 minutes and inmates are permitted 2 visits per week. Visitors should be adults and must present a valid photo ID when visiting. Minors may visit the jail if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Visitation times may differ at each facility but are generally between 8 00 a.m. and 5 00 p.m. on Monday to Sunday except Wednesday. Visitation hours on Wednesday are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Interested persons may call the following numbers for the actual visiting hours for each facility:
Honor Farm: (209) 468-4384
South Jail: (209) 468-4676
Jail Core: (209) 468-4295
Visitors must sign up at least 30 minutes before the next available visit. Inmates may only receive a maximum of 3 visitors at once.
Court Records
The state of California practices a unified court system. The Superior Court has jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases within each county. Manteca city falls under the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin County Superior Court. Interested persons may obtain court records such as case dockets, exhibit images, case numbers, etc.
Location of Courts
San Joaquin County Superior Court - Juvenile Justice Center
535 West Matthews Road
French Camp, CA 95231
Phone: (209) 992-5698
San Joaquin County Superior Court - Lodi Branch- Department L1
217 W Elm St (2nd Floor)
Lodi, California 95240
Phone : (209) 992-5522 (Civil, small claims, civil harassment, Evictions)
Phone : (209) 992-5521 (criminal)
Phone : (209) 992-5520(Traffic, Fish & game)
San Joaquin County Superior Court - Lodi Branch- Department L2
315 W Elm St (2nd Floor)
Lodi, California 95240
Phone : (209) 992-5522 (Civil, small claims, civil harassment, Evictions)
Phone : (209) 992-5521 (criminal)
Phone : (209) 992-5520(Traffic, Fish & game)
San Joaquin County Superior Court - Manteca Branch
315 East Center Street
Manteca, CA 95336
Phone: (209) 239-1316 (Criminal, Traffic)
Phone: (209) 239-9188 (Civil Harassment, Evictions)
San Joaquin County Superior Court - Stockton Courthouse
180 East Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA 95202
Phone: (209) 992-5555
Are Manteca City Court Records Public?
Manteca city court records may be obtained by members of the public unless restricted by statute or expunged by the court.
How to Obtain Manteca City Civil Court Case Records
Manteca city civil court records may be accessed using the San Joaquin Superior Court public access portal. Interested persons may access civil court case records, case file information, as well as the court calendar. To obtain copies of a civil court record, individuals may send a record’s request online. Manteca city civil court records are available at any of the court locations. Alternatively, send a written request or a completed application form to
Superior Court of California – San Joaquin
Records Management
180 E Weber Ave. Ste 204
Stockton, CA 95202
How to Obtain Manteca City Criminal Court Records
Manteca city criminal court records are available through the San Joaquin Superior Court public access portal. Individuals may search for and obtain criminal records including the court location, judge, filing date, verdict, etc. A completed application form may be sent to
Superior Court of California – San Joaquin
Records Management
180 E Weber Ave. Ste 204
Stockton, CA 95202
What are Manteca City Vital Records?
Manteca city vital records are the official documentation of important life events within the city. The city’s vital records include records of births, deaths, marriages, and divorces.
Where and How to Obtain Manteca City Divorce Records
A Manteca city divorce record may be obtained from the San Joaquin Superior Court or the California Department of Health (CDPH).
Interested persons may obtain a divorce decree from the Superior court in person, by mail, or online. Certified copies of a divorce decree cost $15. For online requests, fill out the online records request card. To use the online feature the case number of the divorce must be known and an email address must be provided.
Individuals may request a divorce decree from the court by mail by sending a completed application form to
Superior Court of California – San Joaquin
Records Management
180 E Weber Ave. Ste 204
Stockton, CA 95202
Mail requests must be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope. Alternatively, visit any of the court locations to order copies in person.
Records of divorces between 1962 and June 1984 may be obtained from the California Department of Public Health(CDPH). Individuals may obtain a Certificate of Record that provides information on the divorce such as the name of the parties, date of filing, county, and case number. Requesters should send a completed application form (Spanish) and send alongside a check or money order of $14 to
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
OR
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
1501 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
Where and How to Get Public Manteca City Marriage Records
Manteca city marriage records may be accessed through the San Joaquin Recorder -Clerk or the California Department of Health (CDPH). Individuals may obtain either an informational copy or an authorized copy. Authorized copies may be used to establish the identity of the parties named on the documents. Only the following persons may obtain authorized copies:
- Either of the parties to the marriage
- A parent or legal guardian of either party
- A person entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order,
- A member of a law enforcement agency
- A representative of a governmental agency, as provided by law, in the conduct of official business
- A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of either party
- An attorney representing the registrants or the registrants’ estate
- Any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrants or the registrants’ estate
Certified copies of a Manteca city marriage certificate may be obtained from the San Joaquin Recorder-Clerk in person or by mail. Persons applying for authorized copies by mail must send a notarized sworn statement and a copy of a valid photo ID alongside the application. Marriage certificates cost $15. For mail applications, send a completed application form (also available in Spanish) to
San Joaquin County Recorder
P.O. Box 1968
Stockton, CA 95201
Alternatively, visit the County Recorder- Clerk in person at:
44 N San Joaquin Street, Suite 260
Stockton, CA 95202
Manteca city marriage records from 1905 to 2000 and 2008 till the present may also be obtained from the CDPH. Requesters may send a completed application form( also available in Spanish) to the CDPH accompanied by a valid photo ID and a check or money order for $15. Money orders and checks should be made payable to ‘CDPH Vital Records’. Applications for authorized copies must be accompanied by a sworn statement. Send applications to
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
OR
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
1501 Capitol Avenue
Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Manteca City
Confidential marriages are permitted under California law. Access to confidential marriage records is limited to only the parties to the marriage or a person with a valid court order authorizing access. Manteca city’s confidential marriage records are maintained by the San Joaquin County Recorder-Clerk. Eligible persons may obtain the record in person or by mail.
Send a completed application form (also available in Spanish) to the County Recorder-Clerk with a valid photo ID and a notarized sworn statement to:
San Joaquin County Recorder
P.O. Box 1968
Stockton, CA 95201
Alternatively, visit the County Recorder-Clerk’s office in person at:
44 N San Joaquin Street, Suite 260
Stockton, CA 95202
Persons not authorized to obtain a confidential marriage record may still be informed of the existence of such a record. Payments for applications by mail should be by personal check or money order made payable to the ‘San Joaquin County Recorder’.
Where and How to Find Manteca City Birth Records
Informational or authorized copies of Manteca city birth records are available from the San Joaquin Recorder -Clerk or the California Department of Health (CDPH). Authorized copies may be used to establish the identity of the registrant. Access to authorized copies is limited to the following:
- The registrant
- A parent or legal guardian of the registrant
- Spouse, or domestic partner of the registrant
- A child, grandparent, grandchild, or sibling of the registrant
- A member of a law enforcement agency in the conduct of official business
- A representative of another governmental agency authorized by law, in the conduct of official business
- An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant’s estate,
- A person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant estate
- A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order
- An attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record to comply with the requirements of Section 3140 or 7603 of the Family Code
Interested persons may obtain a Manteca city birth certificate from the County Recorder-Clerk in person or by mail. For in-person requests, visit the Recorder-Clerk in person at:
44 N San Joaquin Street, Suite 260
Stockton, CA 95202
Alternatively, send a completed application for a certified copy of a birth record (Spanish) to the Recorder-Clerk at:
San Joaquin County Recorder
P.O. Box 1968
Stockton, CA 95201
Applications for authorized copies should be accompanied by a notarized sworn statement. The fee for the birth certificate is $28. Applicants must also attach a money order or check for the required amount made payable to San Joaquin County Recorder.
Manteca city marriage records from 1905 till the present may also be obtained from the CDPH. interested persons may send a completed application form( Spanish) to the CDPH. applications should be accompanied by a valid photo ID and payment. Applications for authorized copies must be accompanied by a sworn statement. Requests cost $25 payable by check or money order to CDPH Vital Records. Send applications to:
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
OR
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
1501 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
Where and How to Find Manteca City Death Records
Manteca city death records are maintained by the San Joaquin Recorder -Clerk and the California Department of Health (CDPH). Interested persons may obtain either informational or authorized copies of a Manteca city death certificate. Authorized copies may be used for official purposes and for establishing the identity of the deceased registrant. Access to authorized copies are restricted to the following:
- A parent or legal guardian of the decedent
- Spouse, or domestic partner of the decedent
- A child, grandparent, grandchild, or sibling of the decedent
- A member of a law enforcement agency in the conduct of official business
- A representative of another governmental agency authorized by law, in the conduct of official business
- An attorney representing the decedent or the decedent’s estate,
- A person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the decedent or the decedent’s estate
- A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order
- A funeral director that orders certified copies of a death certificate on behalf of any individual specified in paragraphs (1) to (5) inclusive of subdivision (a) of Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code
Manteca city death certificates for deaths that occurred from 1905 till the present are available at the CDPH. Interested persons should send a completed application form(Spanish) to:
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
OR
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
1501 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
Applications for authorized copies must be accompanied by a sworn statement. Applications cost $21 to be paid by check or money order made payable to ‘CDPH Vital Records’. To track the application include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with the application.
Death certificates may also be obtained in person or by mail from the San Joaquin County Recorder-Clerk. Interested individuals may send a completed application for a certified copy of a death record to
San Joaquin County Recorder
P.O. Box 1968
Stockton, CA 95201
For authorized copies attach a notarized sworn statement. The fee for the birth certificate is $21. Applicants must also attach a money order or check for the required amount made payable to San Joaquin County Recorder.
Alternatively, visit the County Recorder- Clerk in person at:
44 N San Joaquin Street, Suite 260
Stockton, CA 95202
