Fresno County DUI Records
Fresno County DUI records are available through the Superior Court public portal and sheriff inmate search system. The court uses Tyler Technologies Odyssey software that covers criminal and traffic cases. When searching for traffic cases, you must select criminal as the location type because the system groups them together. The public portal provides free access to case information. Document copies and some searches may have fees. The sheriff operates a separate inmate search where you can find current custody status and recent bookings. The Downtown Courthouse in Fresno at 1100 Van Ness Avenue handles many DUI cases. Other courthouses serve outlying areas of this large Central Valley county.
Fresno County Quick Facts
Superior Court Public Portal
The Fresno County Superior Court provides online case access through its public portal at publicportal.fresno.courts.ca.gov. This system uses Tyler Technologies Odyssey software. The portal covers criminal cases including all DUI charges filed in Fresno County.
Search by defendant name or case number. When searching for traffic cases, select criminal as the location type. The court system groups traffic matters with criminal cases. This is important because DUI charges often get filed as traffic cases even though they are criminal matters. If you search only civil or family, you will miss DUI cases.
The portal returns a list of matching cases when you search by name. Results show case numbers, filing dates, and case types. Click on a case to see charges, court dates, and disposition. DUI cases appear with Vehicle Code Section 23152 charges. The system displays both misdemeanor and felony cases.
Case information is free to view online. The court does not charge for basic searches or looking up case summaries. Documents may have fees if you need copies. The court uses standard California fees of 50 cents per page for most documents. Certified copies cost more.
The Downtown Courthouse is at 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724. Call 559-457-2000 for general court information. This is the main criminal courthouse for Fresno County. Other courthouses exist in outlying areas for cases filed in those regions.
Sheriff Inmate Search
The Fresno County Sheriff's Department operates county jail facilities. The sheriff maintains an inmate search portal on its website. This tool shows current inmates in custody. Search by name to find out if someone is in jail right now.
The inmate search displays booking date, charges, bail amount, and facility location. Most DUI arrestees post bail within hours or days. If someone stays in custody, the system shows their current status. Fresno County has multiple detention facilities. The inmate search indicates which facility is holding each person.
For questions about inmates or custody, contact the jail directly. The sheriff's Records Division handles requests for booking documents and arrest reports. Phone numbers for different facilities are listed on the sheriff's website. Each facility has its own contact information and visiting hours.
Fresno city has its own police department. If Fresno PD made the arrest, contact them for police reports. Other cities like Clovis also have city police. Sheriff deputies patrol unincorporated areas and some contract cities. All criminal cases get filed at Fresno County Superior Court regardless of which agency made the arrest.
Searching Fresno County
Use the court public portal as your starting point. Enter the defendant's name in the search box. Remember to select criminal as the location type when looking for traffic or DUI cases. This is key because the system groups these together. Missing this step means you might not find the case.
The search returns all matching results. Look through the list for the right person based on case dates and charges. DUI cases show Vehicle Code Section 23152 charges. You might see 23152(a) for driving under the influence or 23152(b) for BAC over 0.08 percent. Both are DUI charges.
If you have a case number from a court document, enter it directly. This pulls up the case without needing to search by name. Case number searches work faster and give you exact matches. You avoid sorting through multiple people with similar names.
For cases not found online, contact the court clerk. Some older cases may have limited online information. Very old files might exist only on paper or microfiche. The clerk can search these older records and explain what is available.
Court and Sheriff Fees
Court case searches are free online. You can look up as many cases as you want through the public portal. No registration or payment is required for basic case information. Document copies cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies cost more depending on the document type and number of pages.
The sheriff inmate search is free. You can check custody status as many times as needed at no charge. If you need copies of booking documents or arrest reports, the sheriff charges fees. Contact the Records Division for current pricing on those materials.
Fresno Police Department charges $12 for collision reports when ordered online. Reports are free if you pick them up at the Records Lobby. Contact Fresno PD through their records portal at fresnoca.govqa.us for police reports. Other city police departments have their own fee schedules.
DMV driving records cost $2 online or $5 by mail. DOJ criminal record checks cost $25 plus Live Scan fingerprinting fees. These state level records have set fees statewide.
Fresno County Contacts
The Downtown Courthouse phone is 559-457-2000. The address is 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724. This courthouse handles most criminal cases in Fresno County. The clerk's office can answer questions about specific cases and how to request records. Staff can help with procedural questions but cannot give legal advice.
The Fresno County Sheriff's website is at fresnosheriff.org. The site has links to the inmate search and contact information for all sheriff facilities. The Records Division handles requests for booking documents and arrest reports. Phone numbers and addresses are listed on the website.
For DMV license suspension questions, call the Driver Safety Branch at 833-543-7703. This statewide number handles Admin Per Se hearings. You must request a hearing within ten days of your DUI arrest to challenge the automatic suspension. Missing this deadline means the suspension takes effect with no hearing.
Cities in Fresno County
Fresno County includes the city of Fresno plus many smaller communities in the Central Valley. Some cities have their own police while others use sheriff services. All DUI cases get filed at Fresno County Superior Court.
- Fresno
- Clovis
- Sanger
- Selma
- Reedley
Neighboring Counties
Fresno County borders several other Central Valley and Sierra counties. Check neighboring counties if you cannot find a DUI case in Fresno.