Placer County DUI Records

Placer County DUI records are kept at Superior Court locations in Auburn and Roseville. The county serves about 400,000 residents in areas from Roseville to Lake Tahoe. All criminal DUI cases get filed with the Superior Court where they maintain case files for years. You can search case information online through a public web portal. Full documents need a request to the criminal clerk. The court portal shows basic case details like charges, hearings, and outcomes. DUI convictions also get reported to the California DMV where they appear on driving records for ten years. State agencies including the Department of Justice receive criminal history records from all Placer County DUI cases.

Placer Superior Court Portal

Search Placer County DUI cases at webportal.placerco.org/ecourtpublic. The portal lets you find criminal cases by name or case number. Enter the defendant name to see all cases in the county system. The search shows case numbers, charges, and court dates. Most recent cases appear online but very old cases may not be in the computer system.

The court charges $15 for name searches that take more than ten minutes to process. Case number searches are free. If you know the case number, use that to avoid fees. The portal runs on JournalTech software common in Northern California courts. Results show the case summary and docket but not full documents.

DUI charges appear as Vehicle Code Section 23152 violations. The charge code tells you if it was filed under subsection (a) for impairment or subsection (b) for blood alcohol over 0.08 percent. Most prosecutors file both charges. The portal shows what charges were filed and the case outcome. First offense DUI is usually a misdemeanor. Repeat offenses or injury cases can be felonies.

Request Case Documents

The online portal does not show arrest reports, lab results, or sentencing documents. Those require a formal request to the clerk office. Visit the courthouse or send a written request by mail. Include the case number, defendant name, and list of specific documents you need. The clerk charges copy fees based on the number of pages.

Processing time depends on the age of the case and how busy the clerk office is. Recent cases may have documents ready quickly. Older cases take longer to locate and copy. Call (916) 408-6000 to ask about document request procedures and current wait times in Placer County.

Some records may be sealed or restricted. Juvenile DUI cases are confidential. Expunged cases under Penal Code Section 1203.4 have limited access. Cases where charges were never filed may also be restricted. The clerk will tell you if records cannot be released and why.

Placer County Sheriff Records

The Placer County Sheriff operates jails and makes arrests in unincorporated areas of the county. They book DUI arrests into the Auburn jail. Search current inmates at placer-inmatesearch.atimsle.com. The database shows who is in custody, booking date, charges, and bail amount.

Most first time DUI defendants get released quickly after posting bail. Some stay longer if they have warrants or cannot make bail. The inmate search updates regularly as people get booked and released. If someone is not in the database, they may have already been let out.

To get arrest reports, contact the agency that made the arrest. Sheriff arrests need requests to the Sheriff Records Unit. City police arrests require contacting that city department. Each agency has different procedures for releasing arrest reports to the public. Some will not release reports while cases are under investigation.

DUI Law in Placer County

DUI cases follow California Vehicle Code Section 23152. This law makes it illegal to drive with blood alcohol of 0.08 percent or more. It also prohibits impaired driving regardless of blood alcohol level. Police can arrest under either standard. Prosecutors typically file both charges in DUI cases.

First offense brings probation, fines, DUI school, and license suspension. Most people do not go to jail for a first DUI unless there was an accident or high blood alcohol. Second DUI within ten years has mandatory jail time. Third and fourth DUI can be charged as felonies with state prison time.

DUI causing injury is a more serious charge under Vehicle Code Section 23153. This can be filed as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the injuries. Felony DUI brings longer sentences and bigger fines. The court also orders restitution to any victims who were hurt.

The DMV suspends your license separately through the Admin Per Se program. You have ten days to request a DMV hearing. Call the Driver Safety Branch at 833-543-7703 within that deadline. First offense suspension is four months. Prior DUI within ten years means one year or longer. Refusing a chemical test brings automatic one year revocation.

Driving Records and License Reinstatement

Every Placer County DUI conviction goes on your California driving record. The DMV keeps DUI convictions for ten years. Commercial license holders face 55 years retention. Request your driving record online for two dollars at dmv.ca.gov.

The driving record shows all convictions, accidents, and license actions. A DUI appears with the violation code, date, and county. Admin Per Se suspensions also show. Employers, insurance companies, and courts can see this information. An expunged DUI under Penal Code Section 1203.4 does not come off the driving record. It only affects the criminal court record.

To get your license back after suspension, complete all required steps. Pay $125 reissue fee to the DMV. File SR-22 insurance for three years. Finish DUI school ordered by the court. Install ignition interlock device if required. The DMV needs proof of all these before they reinstate your license. Processing takes time so submit paperwork early.

Legal Help in Placer County

The Placer County Public Defender represents defendants who cannot afford private attorneys. Ask about eligibility at your first court appearance. The judge decides based on your income and assets. The Public Defender office has locations in Auburn and Roseville near the courthouses.

Legal Services of Northern California has an office in Auburn. They help low income residents with civil legal problems. They do not handle criminal defense cases. However, they may assist with related issues like license hearings or employment problems from a DUI conviction. Call to see if you qualify for their services.

The Placer County Bar Association can refer you to private attorneys who handle DUI cases. Many lawyers offer free consultations. Bring your court papers and arrest information to the meeting. You can also search for attorneys through the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. Check their license status online before hiring.

California DOJ Criminal Records

The California Department of Justice keeps statewide criminal records. A DUI arrest in Placer County gets sent to the DOJ after booking. This creates a permanent criminal history record. Convictions add to your RAP sheet. Even dismissed cases may show unless sealed.

Request your own DOJ record by getting Live Scan fingerprints. Use Form BCIA 8016RR for Record Review. The fee is $25. Find Live Scan locations at oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations. Many private businesses in Placer County offer this service including security guard companies and bail bond offices.

Processing takes two to three days for first time requests. If your fingerprints match existing records, a DOJ technician must review them manually. This can take weeks. Check status at applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov with the ATI number from your receipt. The report shows all California arrests and convictions including those from Placer County courts.

An expunged DUI under Penal Code Section 1203.4 appears as dismissed on the DOJ record. But it still shows as an arrest. Future DUI cases can use it for enhancement under the ten year lookback period in Vehicle Code Section 23152. And it never comes off the DMV driving record.

Cities in Placer County

Placer County includes several cities with their own police departments. Roseville is the largest city. Others include Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, and Colfax. Each city police force makes DUI arrests within city limits. The Sheriff handles unincorporated areas and some smaller communities.

All DUI cases from Placer County cities get filed in Superior Court. The courthouse location depends on where the arrest occurred. Most western county arrests go to Roseville. Eastern county and mountain area arrests go to Auburn. Check your court paperwork for the correct location. Appearing at the wrong courthouse causes problems.