Police Report Requests on Delinquency Matters

Unless authorized by statute, persons must petition the court to inspect a Juvenile Record.

The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino Juvenile Court limits access to juvenile court records in accordance with California Rule of Court 5.552, and Welfare and Institution Code section 827. Juvenile court records may not be obtained or inspected by civil or criminal subpoena. Therefore, no information can be released over the telephone because photo identification cannot be verified, and this would include acknowledging that a juvenile case matter or file is on record.

If you are not authorized by Welfare and Institutions Code sections 828 and California Rule of Court 5.552, you must Petition the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court for access to police reports.

The required forms are: Petition to Obtain Report of Law Enforcement Agency (JV-575) and Notice to Child and Parent/Guardian re: Release of Juvenile Police Records and Objection (JV-580).

After service of the required documents on all interested parties, and the time to object to the inspection of the record has expired, the Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court will rule on the request or schedule a hearing.
Fees may apply.

IMPORTANT: Only forms completed in ink or typed forms with original signatures will be accepted. Forms must be completed in their entirety. If you have any questions about obtaining juvenile court records, please call (909) 269-8840.

Case Retention

Unless the court determines otherwise, juvenile court records shall be ordered destroyed five years after sealing, or when a dependent reaches the age of 28 or a ward reaches the age of 21 or 38. (Welfare and Institutions Code § 389(c), 781(d), 826).

You can access the applicable forms below: