The California Department of Justice (DOJ) is mandated to maintain the statewide criminal record repository for the State of California. In this capacity, sheriff, police and probation departments, district attorney offices, and courts submit arrest and corresponding disposition information.
The DOJ uses this information to compile records of arrest and prosecution, known as “RAP sheets,” for individuals and disseminates the information for law enforcement and regulatory (employment and licensing) purposes. RAP sheets are based upon fingerprint submissions, and therefore positively identified biometrically; a process by which a person’s unique identity is confirmed.
California Penal Code Sections 11120 through 11127 afford persons an opportunity to obtain a copy of their record, if any, contained in the files of the California Bureau of Criminal Information and Analysis and refute any erroneous or inaccurate information contained therein.
Self-Help For Requesting RAP Sheet
With the help of an experienced document preparer at United LDA, we will prepare the application at your discretion and you will go to the Live Scan site.
| RAP Sheet Request | Standard Fees $49.00 |
This information is for general use and is not intended as full and comprehensive instruction. This is intended as an information tool to assist you. For additional information we recommend you seek legal advice. If you need to consult with an attorney, we will be able to provide you with a referral with one of our collaborating attorneys.