Alameda County DUI Files
Alameda County DUI records are maintained by the Superior Court and local law enforcement agencies. The court offers a criminal records portal for cases opened since 1974, with more detailed information available for cases with activity since 2005. You can search without registration through the free Odyssey Portal. Name searches require payment with options for single searches or unlimited monthly access. Document copies cost one dollar per page for the first five pages and 50 cents per page after that, with a $50 cap per document. The sheriff maintains a separate inmate search portal showing current custody status. The East County Hall of Justice in Dublin and Hayward Hall of Justice handle many DUI cases. Courts in Oakland and other cities also process drunk driving arrests from their areas.
Alameda County Key Information
Superior Court Criminal Portal
The Alameda County Superior Court maintains a Criminal Record Requests portal covering cases opened since 1974. Cases with activity since 2005 are available through the free Odyssey Portal with no registration required. Both systems give you different ways to search for DUI records depending on what information you have and how much detail you need.
The Odyssey Portal lets you search by case number for free. If you have the full case number from a court document, enter it to pull up case details. This shows charges, court dates, and disposition. The portal displays information for criminal cases with recent activity. Older cases may have less detail or may require using the Criminal Records Request system instead.
Name searches through the Criminal Records Request portal require payment. Buy single searches for one dollar each. Or purchase unlimited name searches for 30 days at $300. The unlimited option makes sense if you need to search many people. For just a few searches, buy individual credits. Enter the defendant's name to see all matching criminal cases.
Document access costs extra. The first five pages cost one dollar per page. Additional pages cost 50 cents each. The court caps total document fees at $50 per document. This protects you from extremely high costs on large files. Even a 200 page file only costs $50 total under this cap.
Two main courthouses handle criminal cases. The East County Hall of Justice is in Dublin. Call 925-227-6700 for information about cases handled there. The Hayward Hall of Justice serves the southern part of the county. Call 510-690-2705 for Hayward court questions. Oakland also has a courthouse serving the western county areas.
Sheriff Inmate Information
The Alameda County Sheriff's Department operates the county jail system. Anyone arrested for DUI by the sheriff or by city police in some jurisdictions goes through booking at a county facility. The sheriff maintains an online inmate search at acgov.org/sheriff_app where you can find current inmates.
Search by name to see if someone is in custody. The portal shows booking date, charges, bail amount, and facility location. Most DUI arrestees post bail quickly and do not stay in jail long. If they remain in custody, the system shows their current location and next court date. The search tool is free to use and requires no registration or account creation.
Alameda County has multiple jail facilities including Santa Rita Jail in Dublin and the Glenn Dyer Jail in Oakland. The inmate search shows which facility is holding each person. For questions about inmates or visiting, contact the specific jail facility. Phone numbers are listed on the sheriff's website.
Several cities in Alameda County have their own police departments. Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, and Hayward police handle arrests in those cities. If a city police department made the arrest, contact that agency for arrest reports. The criminal case still gets filed at Alameda County Superior Court regardless of which agency arrested the person.
How to Search Alameda County
Start with the free Odyssey Portal if you have a case number. Enter the full case number to see case details at no charge. This works best for cases from 2005 forward with recent activity. The portal shows charges, hearings, and outcomes without requiring payment or registration.
For name searches, use the Criminal Records Request portal. Purchase search credits before starting. Enter the person's full name or just their last name for broader results. The system returns all criminal cases that match. Look for Vehicle Code Section 23152 charges. Those are DUI cases. You might see 23152(a) for driving under the influence or 23152(b) for BAC over the legal limit.
Cases opened before 1974 may not appear in the online system. Contact the court clerk for very old records. Some historical files exist only on paper or microfiche. The clerk can tell you whether records from a specific year are available and how to request them.
If your search finds nothing and you think there should be a case, check the spelling of the name. Try different variations or nicknames. Also verify you are looking in the right county. DUI arrests near county lines sometimes get filed in the neighboring county based on where the stop occurred.
Court and Sheriff Fees
Case number searches through the Odyssey Portal are free. Name searches cost one dollar each or $300 for unlimited access for 30 days. Document copies cost one dollar per page for the first five pages and 50 cents per page after that. The $50 per document cap protects you from excessive fees on large files.
Sheriff inmate searches are free online. No fees apply for looking up current inmates. If you need copies of booking documents or arrest reports, the sheriff charges separate fees. Contact the Records Division for current pricing on those materials.
Oakland Police Department charges five cents per page for police reports. Oakland and other cities set their own fees. DMV driving records cost $2 online or $5 by mail. DOJ criminal record checks cost $25 plus fingerprinting fees at Live Scan locations.
Alameda County Contacts
The East County Hall of Justice phone is 925-227-6700. This courthouse is in Dublin and serves the eastern part of Alameda County. The Hayward Hall of Justice phone is 510-690-2705. That location serves the southern areas. Oakland has its own courthouse with separate contact information listed on the court website.
The Alameda County Sheriff's main website is at alamedacountysheriff.org. The site has links to the inmate search and contact information for all jail facilities. Santa Rita Jail is the main detention center. Glenn Dyer Jail in Oakland also houses inmates.
For DMV license suspension questions, call the Driver Safety Branch at 833-543-7703. This statewide line handles Admin Per Se hearings for DUI arrests. Request a hearing within ten days of your arrest to challenge the automatic suspension. Missing the deadline means the suspension takes effect with no opportunity to contest it.
Major Cities in Alameda County
Alameda County includes many cities in the East Bay area. Some have their own police while others contract with the sheriff. All criminal cases get filed at Alameda County Superior Court.
Neighboring Counties
Alameda County borders Contra Costa County to the north, Santa Clara County to the south, and San Joaquin County to the east. Check neighboring counties if you cannot find a DUI case in Alameda.