Riverside County DUI Records
Riverside County DUI records are available through the Superior Court online portal and sheriff inmate search system. The court portal provides access to almost all cases from April 1992 forward. You can search by case number for free or purchase credits for name searches. The system limits users to 30 searches or case lookups per five minute interval to prevent overloading the servers. Documents cost money to view online, with fees of one dollar per page for the first five pages and 50 cents per page after that. The Riverside Hall of Justice processes many DUI cases, though the county operates courthouses in other cities as well. Sheriff booking records show current inmates and recent arrests.
Riverside County Quick Facts
Superior Court Online Access
The Riverside County Superior Court operates a public access portal at epublic-access.riverside.courts.ca.gov. This system lets you search for criminal cases including DUI charges. The portal covers almost all cases filed since April 1992. Older cases may have limited information or may not appear in the online system at all.
You can search by case number at no charge. If you know the full case number from a court document or citation, enter it in the search box. The system pulls up the case details instantly. This shows the defendant name, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Case number searches do not count against the rate limit.
Name searches require payment. You can buy one credit for one dollar to run a single name search. Or you can purchase unlimited searches for 30 days at $250. The unlimited option makes sense if you need to search many names. For just one or two searches, buy individual credits. The court limits all users to 30 searches or lookups per five minute interval regardless of payment. This prevents system overload.
Court documents cost extra. The first five pages cost one dollar per page. Additional pages cost 50 cents each. This adds up fast for large case files. If you need many documents, consider visiting the courthouse in person. In-person document copies may cost less, though you have to pay for parking and spend time at the clerk's office.
The main courthouse is the Hall of Justice at 4100 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Call 951-777-3147 for general court information. The clerk's office can help you find cases or explain how to register for online access. Court staff cannot give legal advice but can help with procedural questions.
Sheriff Inmate Search
The Riverside County Sheriff operates the county jail system. Anyone arrested for DUI by the sheriff goes through booking at a detention facility. The department maintains an online inmate search portal where you can find current inmates and recent bookings.
Search by name to see if someone is in custody. The portal shows booking date, charges, bail amount, and which facility is holding them. Most DUI arrestees post bail quickly. If they stay in custody, the system updates to reflect their location and next court date. The portal is free to use and requires no registration.
Riverside County has multiple jail facilities. The main detention centers are in Riverside, Banning, Indio, and Blythe. The inmate search shows which facility is holding each person. For questions about inmates, contact the jail directly. Phone numbers are listed on the sheriff's website.
Cities with their own police departments handle their own arrests. Riverside, Corona, and Murrieta have city police. If the arrest was by a city agency, contact that police department for arrest reports. The court records will still show up in the Riverside County Superior Court portal once charges get filed.
How to Search for DUI Cases
Start with a case number search if you have the case number. This is free and fast. Enter the full number with all letters and digits. The system displays the case information within seconds. You can see charges, court dates, and disposition without paying anything.
If you only have a name, you need to buy search credits. Purchase one credit for one dollar through the court portal. Enter the person's full name or just their last name. The system returns all matching cases. Look for cases with Vehicle Code Section 23152 charges. That statute covers DUI offenses. You might see subsections like 23152(a) for driving under the influence or 23152(b) for BAC over the limit.
Remember the 30 search limit per five minutes. If you hit this limit, wait a few minutes before searching again. The court imposes this restriction on all users to keep the system running smoothly. Plan your searches in advance to avoid wasting credits on repeated searches for the same information.
Documents like police reports and court filings cost money to view online. Decide whether you really need full documents before purchasing them. The case summary often provides enough information to determine charges and outcomes. Save document purchases for cases where you need detailed information.
Court and Sheriff Fees
Case number searches are free. Name searches cost one dollar per search or $250 for unlimited searches over 30 days. Documents cost one dollar per page for the first five pages and 50 cents per page after that. These fees go to the court to maintain the online system and process requests.
The sheriff's inmate search is free. You can look up as many inmates as you want at no charge. If you need copies of booking documents or arrest reports, the sheriff charges separate fees. Contact the Records Division for current pricing on sheriff reports.
DMV driving records cost $2 online or $5 by mail. These show DUI convictions but not arrests. DOJ criminal record checks cost $25 plus fingerprinting fees at a Live Scan location. City police departments set their own fees for arrest reports and crime reports.
Riverside County Contacts
The Hall of Justice in downtown Riverside handles many criminal cases. The address is 4100 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Call 951-777-3147 for general court questions. The clerk's office is open weekdays during business hours. Lines can be long during peak times, so plan for a wait if you visit in person.
The Sheriff's Department operates multiple stations throughout Riverside County. Contact the station nearest to where the arrest happened for questions about booking or custody. The sheriff's main website at riversidesheriff.org has phone numbers and addresses for all locations.
For DMV license suspension questions, call the Driver Safety Branch at 833-543-7703. This statewide line handles Admin Per Se hearings for all DUI arrests. Request a hearing within ten days of your arrest to challenge the automatic suspension. Missing this deadline means the suspension takes effect with no hearing.
Major Cities in Riverside County
Riverside County includes many cities across a large geographic area. Some have their own police while others contract with the sheriff. All DUI cases get filed at Riverside County Superior Court.
- Riverside
- Moreno Valley
- Corona
- Murrieta
- Temecula
- Palm Desert
- Indio
Note: Cities not listed individually are under 100,000 population but still file cases in Riverside Superior Court. Use the county court portal to search for cases from any city in the county.
Neighboring Counties
Riverside County shares borders with Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Imperial counties. DUI arrests near county lines may get filed in a neighboring county depending on exact location.