FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A paid subscription is valid for a set period of time or number of lookups, whichever comes first.
Unused requests do not roll over from month-to-month.
No, unfortunately, the proprietary data that we provide is not something we can offer free access to. The API Documentation will show you all of the fields that you will receive for your request.
We accept all major credit cards.
Yes, subscriptions can be canceled at any time from your Account dashboard. Your access will remain active until the end of your billing cycle, or you run out of requests, whichever comes first.
There is also an option to enable automatic renewal when your remaining requests reaches 10% of your plan total. This option can prevent you from running out of requests and having to manually renew your plan.
The API returns data in standard JSON format, which is easily consumed by most modern applications. API documentation is available and will answer many devlopment questions.
To receive results from the API, you must include the following fields in your request:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Date of Birth
We also use wildcard matching. So for example, the first name "Chris" will match "Chris", "Christine", and "Christopher".
API documentation is available and will answer many search-related questions.
Yes, full API documentation, including endpoint references, authentication, and code samples, is available here.
Yes, rate limits depend on your pricing plan. You can view your current usage and limits in your Account dashboard.
An API (Application Programming Interface) allows software applications to communicate with each other. Our API lets your app retrieve arrest data programmatically.
Basic knowledge of web development or programming is helpful. Non-developers may still benefit by using third-party tools like Postman or integrating with platforms that support API inputs. Read the API documentation to learn more.
Yes, California government code allows public access to arrest records, although access may be restricted for sealed or expunged records.
Records may include the individual's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, booking date, and bail amount.
Use of this data is subject to state and federal laws. Always consult legal counsel before using data for employment or tenant screening.
Our data is updated on a rolling basis from official sources, typically daily or weekly, depending on the jurisdiction.
Leveraging data from all 58 counties in California, our database contains in excess of 15.2 million arrest records from late 2013 to the present.
While we are committed to providing the most comprehensive publicly available coverage, it is important to note that as a private organization, the completeness of our records can be influenced by the information released and the timeliness of responses from arresting agencies, potentially leading to occasional instances where an arrest record may not be found, a distinction from the resources of the Department of Justice.
We cannot alter or remove data from official sources. Individuals seeking corrections should contact the original arresting agency. However, we can remove data from our database.
If you wish to remove your arrest data, navigate to the Contact page and provide your First and Last name (as it appears in the arrest data), Approximate Arrest Date, Arrest County, and your Date of Birth.