SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC RECORDS

What are South San Francisco Public Records?

In compliance with California Public Records Act, all information created, arranged, utilized, or stored by local government agents are classified as public records - except when legally exempted. South San Francisco public records may exist in physical or digital formats, such as books, maps, charters, symbols, architecture plans, audio recordings, video tapes, SMS, or emails. Most importantly, not all South San Francisco public records are accessible to public members. Custodian agencies may redact or withhold these documents from public access:

• Personal data containing information, such as social security numbers, credit or debit card account numbers, and driver's licenses;
• Information revealing the identity of a law enforcement employee;
• Complaints of misconduct filed against an employee of the Florida Department of Management Services;
• Security protocol and strategies utilized in a government-owned building or structure;
• Trade secrets and negotiations involving public agencies;
• Security protocol and strategy for government-owned buildings;
• Attorney-client communication;
• Information on crime witnesses, complainants, or victims;
• Audit working papers;
• Location of archeological sites and endangered species;
• Drafts and preliminary notes of policy-making documents;
• Information on pending litigation;
• Information on an ongoing investigation;
• Personal identifying information, such as social security number and driver's license;
• Data about competition or bidding;
• Location of archeological sites and information on endangered species;
• Confidential vital records, such as death and birth records;
• Information about student records.

Public county records may also be accessible from third-party websites. Record seekers may use these non-governmental platforms to search for a specific record or multiple county 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.

Government agencies do not sponsor third-party sites. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.

South San Francisco Crime Statistics

The South San Francisco Police Department is the record custodian for all arrest records and police reports generated within the city. It is also responsible for generating yearly crime statistics from all collated arrest reports. Interested public members can view South San Francisco crime statistics on the FBI Uniform Crime Report platform. Per the UCR in 2019, South San Francisco reported 1,650 index crimes, consisting of 166 violent crimes and 1,484 property crimes. Furthermore, the overall crime figure includes the index crimes and rates: two murders, 19 rapes, 64 robberies, 81 aggravated assaults, 230 burglaries, 1,074 larceny thefts, 180 motor vehicle thefts, and seven arson.

Are South San Francisco Criminal Records Public?

The Superior Court of California, San Mateo County, hosts an online database of all South San Francisco criminal records. Through the online database, record seekers may opt to search for criminal records via:

The Odyssey search portal;

MIDX-Court's Records Index:

Requesters must provide the following information to obtain criminal records from these search options:

• Record subject's full name or business name;
• Case number;
• Search criteria;
• File name.

Likewise, record seekers can find South San Francisco criminal records at the California Department of Justice. The California Department of Justice is the state-level record custodian for criminal records. Furthermore, it restricts all criminal records to authorized applicant agencies and state or local law enforcement agencies. Individuals can request and get copies of their criminal records by submitting fingerprint images via the Livescan platform.

To get copies of criminal records from the California Department of Justice, record seekers must download the BCIA 8016RR Livescan form. Select the "Record Review" in the "Application Type" section. Fill in the following personal details, such as sex, date of birth, driver's license number, height, weight, eye color, street address, zip code, and telephone number. Submit the completed form alongside the non-refundable $25 processing fee to any of the following Livescan centers:

California Live Scan Service
1151 Harbor Bay Parkway
Suite 134
Alameda, CA 94502
Phone: (510) 775-6100
calivescanservice@gmail.com

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1101 Marina Village Parkway
Suite 201
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (800) 315-4507
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Not all South San Francisco criminal records are public documents. The California Open Records Act prevents the disclosure of criminal records that contain sensitive information. For example, juvenile criminal data is not accessible to the public. Also, expunged or sealed criminal records are exempt from public view.

How to Obtain South San Francisco Police Reports and Arrest Records

Record seekers can find copies of police reports or arrest records at the South San Francisco Police Department. To obtain South San Francisco police reports or records, requesters must visit the police department at:

33 Arroyo Drive C
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 877-8900

Similarly, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, via the Criminal Records Bureau, is also a custodian agency for all police reports and arrest records. Record seekers must visit any of these locations to receive copies of the records:

Redwood City Main Office
400 County Center, 3rd Floor
Hall of Justice & Records
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 363-4525

Half Moon Bay Substation
537 Kelly Avenue
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone: (650) 726-8288

Millbrae Substation
581 Magnolia Avenue
Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: (650) 259-2300

San Carlos Substation
600 Elm Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: (650) 802-4277

How to Find Sex Offender Information in South San Francisco

The California Megan's Law website maintains records of all registered sex offenders residing in South San Francisco. Furthermore, it provides access to sex offenders' data, such as names, aliases, photographs, physical descriptions, and addresses. Record seekers can find sex offenders on the platform through a simple name-based sex offender search or an advanced sex offender search.

To utilize the name-based sex offender search, record seekers must input the sex offender's first name and last name into the search boxes. On the other hand, the advanced sex offenders search allows requesters to get information about sex offenders in a particular location.

How to Find South San Francisco Inmate Records

The Corrections Division of the San Mateo Sheriff's Office maintains an online database of all inmates convicted in South San Francisco. Requesters can search and view inmate records filling out the inmate's name and gender into the online database.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in South San Francisco Jail

Visitors may visit inmates at the Maguire Correctional Facility and the Maple Street Correctional Center:

Maguire Correctional Facility
300 Bradford Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 363-4000, ext. 6070 or 6071

Maple Street Correctional Center
1300 Maple Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 599-3000

Visitors must note that there are different visitation schedules for visiting inmates at the Maguire Correctional Facility or the Maple Street Correctional Center.

To visit the Maguire Correctional Facility, visitors must register by calling (650) 363-4000. Furthermore, visitors can schedule a visitation between 6:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Visitors must show up to the facility at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. In contrast, visitors to the Maple Street Correctional Center must pre-register on an online platform. In addition to this, visitors must arrive at the center 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Most importantly, all visitors must present a valid ID before entering these facilities.

What are South San Francisco Vital Records?

South San Francisco vital records consist of all documentation on life events within the county. Documented life events may include birth, death, marriage, or divorce events. Since vital records are public records, custodian agencies are responsible for generating and issuing public documents to interested parties. Nevertheless, access to confidential copies of South San Francisco vital records is often restricted to the record subject and other authorized persons or entities. Authorized persons are usually the record subject, immediate family members, and persons with a legitimate interest in the public document.

The Superior Court of California in San Mateo County is the custodian of divorce records, while the County Assessor/Clerk Recorder's Office is responsible for all marriage, birth, and death records in South San Francisco.

Where and How to Obtain South San Francisco Divorce Records

The Superior Court of California in San Mateo County maintains records of all divorce events in South San Francisco. Persons or entities interested in accessing South San Francisco divorce records may view the documents in-person at the:

Hall of Justice & Records
400 County Center
1st Floor
Room A,
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 261-5100

Requesters must schedule an appointment online before visiting the Superior Court of California in San Mateo County.

Where and How to Get South San Francisco Marriage Records

South San Francisco marriage records are obtainable at the San Mateo Assessor/Clerk Recorder's Office. Record seekers can get South San Francisco marriage records via mail or in-person requests. To obtain the records via mail, interested persons must:

1. Fill out an Application for Certified Copy of Marriage Record;
2. Make a $15 check or money order payable to San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder;
3. Mail the application form with the required check or money order to:

San Mateo County – Attn: Vital Records
555 County Center – 1st Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063.

In contrast, requesters can receive the documents in-person by visiting the Assessor/Clerk Recorder's Office at:

555 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 363-4500
Fax: (650) 363-4843
Email: countyclerk@smcacre.org

Where and How to Find South San Francisco Birth Records

Interested public members can request and get certified or informational copies of South San Francisco from the San Mateo County Assessor/Clerk Recorder's Office. Certified birth records contain sensitive information. Thus, only the record subject and other authorized persons can obtain certified copies. Authorized persons may include a parent listed on the birth certificate, guardian, sibling, grandparent, child, and spouse. In contrast, informational copies of South San Francisco birth records are accessible to all interested persons.

Furthermore, these documents are accessible to interested persons via mail-in orders or in-person requests.

To receive South San Francisco birth records via mail, requesters must follow these steps:

1. Fill out a request for a certified or informational copy of South San Francisco birth record. For certified copies, requesters must notarize the sworn statement;
2. Include a $28 money order or check for the search fee. The check must be payable to the Assessor/Clerk Recorder's Office;
3. Mail the application form alongside the check or money order to:

San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Office
Attn: Vital Records
555 County Center, 1st Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063.

On the other hand, requesters can receive birth certificates in person at the:

San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Office
555 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 363-4500
Fax: (650) 363-4843
Email: countyclerk@smcacre.org

Where and How to Find South San Francisco Death Records

Public members can request and obtain certified and informational copies of South San Francisco death records from the Office of the Assessor/Clerk Recorder. Only eligible persons or entities can obtain certified death certificates from the Assessor/Clerk Recorder's Office. Furthermore, requesters can access South San Francisco death records via mail or in-person requests.

To receive South San Francisco death records via mail, requesters must follow these steps:

1. Fill out a request for a certified or informational copy of South San Francisco death record. For certified copies, requesters must notarize the sworn statement;
2. Include a $28 money order or check for the search fee;
3. Mail the application form alongside the check or money order to:

San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Office
Attn: Vital Records
555 County Center, 1st Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063.

On the other hand, requesters can receive death certificates in person at the:

San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Office
555 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 363-4500
Fax: (650) 363-4843
Email: countyclerk@smcacre.org