VENTURA COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Ventura County gets a C.
Strong CPRA on paper. Booking-photo posting on social media restricted for non-violent misdemeanors (AB 1475); other booking photos still releasable.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Ventura County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 21:02 UTC · SCORE 12/24
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- → https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general/pra [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 20:47 UTC]
- → https://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 20:47 UTC]
- → https://ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 20:47 UTC]
- → https://meganslaw.ca.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 20:47 UTC]
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| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
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| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mj-02182-1 | USA v. Garcia-Zalazua | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:23-cr-00127-1 | USA v. Dooley-Smith | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mj-03461-1 | USA v. DNA Samples from Aaron David BROZEK | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:24-cr-00860-1 | USA v. Hernandez | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-03079 | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company v. Turner Real Estate, Inc. et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-03473 | Sierra v. Bank of America, N.A. | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-03474 | Simmons v. OneMain Holdings, Inc. | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-03475 | Rubiral de Gonzalez-Morales v. Warden, Imperial Detention Center et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:26-cr-01289-1 | USA v. Velasquez-Garcia | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mj-02543-1 | USA v. Gray Samsung Tablet Seizure No. 2026250600060901-0003 (Target Device 2) | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:26-cr-02130-1 | USA v. SEALED | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mj-03442-1 | USA v. Donner | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Ventura County
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How do I get a criminal background check in Oxnard?▼
An official Oxnard, California (Ventura County) criminal background check runs through the **California Department of Justice (DOJ)**. **The process** (https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review): (1) Get a Live Scan fingerprint capture at any local vendor — **Oxnard Police Department** at 251 S 'C' St, Oxnard CA 93030, phone (805) 385-7600, https://www.oxnardpd.org; **Ventura County Sheriff's Office Live Scan**; plus dedicated vendors like **Live Scan Ventura** (805-275-1500), **Fingerprint Ventura** (805-323-8000); IdentoGO, Certifix Live Scan, A1 Live Scan. Find a vendor at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations. (2) Complete the **BCIA 8016RR form** at https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/BCIA-8016RR.pdf (Personal Record Review). (3) Pay the **$25 California DOJ state fee** plus rolling fee ($20–$50, total $45–$110 depending on level). FBI national check adds $17. **Fee waiver** at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review/fee-waiver. Turnaround 5–10 business days; results mailed only. **Court records** (separate): Ventura County Superior Court at https://www.ventura.courts.ca.gov — free public name search. **Sex-offender check**: California Megan's Law at https://meganslaw.ca.gov. **For employment**, you cannot pull someone else's CA DOJ record without permissible-use justification under Penal Code § 11105 — vendors (Checkr, Sterling, GoodHire) wrap state, FBI, court, county, and MVR into one FCRA-compliant report. **California Fair Chance Act** (Gov. Code § 12952): employers with 5+ employees cannot ask about convictions until after a conditional offer. **Limits**: CA DOJ check covers California convictions only; federal cases need PACER ($0.10/page); juvenile and sealed cases excluded. Sources: California DOJ, Oxnard PD, Ventura County Sheriff, Ventura Superior Court, Penal Code § 11105.
Where do I find a deed or property record in Ojai?▼
Property records for Ojai, California (Ventura County) come from the **Ventura County Clerk-Recorder**. Ojai does NOT have its own city recorder. (1) **Ventura County Clerk-Recorder** at https://recorder.countyofventura.org, 800 S Victoria Ave, Ventura CA 93009, phone (805) 654-2263. Free public document search and online portal. (2) **Ventura County Assessor** at https://assessor.countyofventura.org for parcel valuation, ownership, and parcel maps; same address, phone (805) 654-2181. (3) **Recording fees** (per Cal. Gov. Code § 27361): base $13 first page + $3 each additional; **+$75 SB 2 fee** per non-exempt real estate transfer. For a typical 1-page deed, plan on **~$88 first page**. **Documentary Transfer Tax**: $1.10 per $1,000 of value, rounded up. Certified copies $5 + $0.50 per page. (4) **Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector** at https://www.ventura.org/ttc for tax-payment status. (5) **City of Ojai** at https://www.ojaicity.org, 401 S Ventura St, Ojai CA 93023, phone (805) 646-5581 — handles city-level permits, business licenses, code enforcement (NOT deeds). **Search tip**: use the parcel APN (Assessor Parcel Number) for fastest results — find it on any past property tax bill. **Property fraud alert**: Ventura County Recorder offers free email notification when documents record under your name; sign up at the Recorder portal. **Ojai specifics**: many parcels are zoned agricultural-residential with citrus/avocado groves; some carry historic preservation overlays under City of Ojai Municipal Code; large lots in unincorporated areas may have well-water rights — verify with title company before purchase. Independent third-party: California Property Records at https://californiapropertyrecords.us/ventura-county. Sources: Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, Ventura County Assessor, City of Ojai, Cal. Gov. Code § 27361.
How do I locate someone using public records in Oak Park?▼
Oak Park is a small unincorporated community in Ventura County. To locate someone there using public records, several free or low-cost sources combine. (1) **Ventura County Assessor property search** at https://assessor.countyofventura.org — search by name to find any properties owned, with mailing address on file. Most reliable source for homeowners. (2) **Voter registration lookup** via California Secretary of State at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov — confirms registration status, party, polling place; residential address NOT publicly displayed but Ventura County Elections at https://recorder.countyofventura.org/elections can release a redacted record on request. (3) **Court records** at Ventura County Superior Court https://www.ventura.courts.ca.gov — any civil, criminal, family, or probate filing surfaces names + addresses. (4) **Ventura County Clerk-Recorder** at https://recorder.countyofventura.org for FBN/DBA filings. (5) **California Secretary of State bizfile** at https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search — useful if the person is an LLC owner, registered agent, or officer. (6) **Ventura County Sheriff Inmate Search** at https://www.venturasheriff.org if currently detained. (7) **Sex-offender registry** (Megan's Law) at https://meganslaw.ca.gov. **What's restricted**: driving records (DPPA-protected); most personal-info portals require permissible use under Penal Code § 11105 or DPPA. **For missing persons**: California DOJ Missing Persons clearinghouse at https://oag.ca.gov/missing or VCSO Missing Persons. **Note**: most 'people search' sites (Spokeo, BeenVerified, TruePeopleSearch) aggregate from these same public sources but cannot legally include FCRA-protected data. Sources: Ventura County Assessor, California SOS VoterView, Ventura Superior Court, Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, California SOS bizfile, Penal Code § 11105.
How do I get a criminal background check in Ventura?▼
An official Ventura County, California criminal background check runs through the **California Department of Justice (DOJ)** — Ventura PD and VCSO cannot issue your statewide record. **The process** (https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review): (1) Get a Live Scan fingerprint capture at any local vendor — **City of Ventura PD Live Scan** at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1070/Fingerprinting-Live-Scan, phone (805) 339-4425, cost $66–$155 depending on level of service; **Ventura County Sheriff Live Scan** (https://hca.venturacounty.gov/public-health/~documents/route%3A/download/592/); plus dedicated vendors like **Live Scan Ventura** at https://www.livescanventura.com (805-275-1500) and **Fingerprint Ventura** at https://fingerprintventura.com (805-323-8000); IdentoGO, Certifix Live Scan, A1 Live Scan vendors. Find a vendor at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations. (2) Complete the **BCIA 8016RR form** at https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/BCIA-8016RR.pdf (Personal Record Review). (3) Pay the **$25 California DOJ state fee** (some sources cite $32 for certain categories per the DOJ Applicant Fingerprint Processing Fees PDF) plus rolling fee at the vendor (typically $20–$50, total $45–$110 depending on level). For an FBI national-level check, add the federal fee ($17). **Fee waiver** at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review/fee-waiver. (4) Turnaround 5–10 business days; results mailed only — no email or PDF. **Court records** (separate from criminal history): Ventura County Superior Court at https://www.ventura.courts.ca.gov — free public name search. **Sex-offender check**: California Megan's Law at https://meganslaw.ca.gov. **For employment**, you cannot pull someone else's CA DOJ record without permissible-use justification under Penal Code § 11105 — vendors (Checkr, Sterling, GoodHire) wrap state, FBI, court, county, and MVR into one FCRA-compliant report. **California Fair Chance Act** (Gov. Code § 12952): employers with 5+ employees cannot ask about convictions until after a conditional offer. **Limits**: CA DOJ check covers California convictions only; federal cases need PACER ($0.10/page); juvenile and sealed cases excluded. Sources: California DOJ, City of Ventura PD, Ventura County Sheriff, Live Scan Ventura, Fingerprint Ventura, Penal Code § 11105.
How do I get a criminal background check in California?▼
An official California criminal background check runs through the **California Department of Justice (DOJ)** at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints. **The process**: (1) Get a Live Scan fingerprint capture at any participating vendor — IdentoGO https://www.identogo.com, Certifix Live Scan https://www.certifixlivescan.com, A1 Live Scan https://a1livescan.com, or any participating police/sheriff records counter. Find a vendor at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations. (2) Complete the **BCIA 8016RR form** at https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/BCIA-8016RR.pdf — Personal Record Review. (3) Pay the **$25 California DOJ state fee** plus rolling fee at the vendor (typically $20–$50, total $45–$90). For an FBI national-level check, add the federal fee (~$17). **Fee waiver** at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review/fee-waiver. Turnaround 5–10 business days; results mailed only — no email or PDF. **Court records** (separate from criminal history): each county Superior Court has its own portal — California Courts directory at https://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm. **Sex-offender check**: California Megan's Law at https://meganslaw.ca.gov. **For employment use**, you cannot pull someone else's CA DOJ record without permissible-use justification under Penal Code § 11105 — vendors (Checkr, Sterling, GoodHire) wrap state, FBI, court, county, and MVR into one FCRA-compliant report. **California Fair Chance Act** (Gov. Code § 12952): employers with 5+ employees cannot ask about convictions until after a conditional offer. **Limits**: CA DOJ check covers California convictions only; federal cases need PACER ($0.10/page); juvenile and sealed cases excluded. **Accuracy disputes**: form BCIA 8706. Sources: California DOJ, BCIA 8016RR, Penal Code § 11105, Cal. Gov. Code § 12952.
Where can I find out why some cases are investigated while others are not?▼
Why some California cases are investigated and others are not is a function of **prosecutorial discretion**, **agency case-screening policies**, and **resource constraints** — all rooted in California law and standard practice. **Decision-making framework**: (1) **Initial investigation** — the responding officer or detective decides whether the report warrants further investigation based on (a) likelihood of solvability (witness availability, physical evidence, suspect identification), (b) seriousness of offense, (c) available resources. Most departments use a **Case Screening Form** following IACP standards. (2) **District Attorney charging decision** — even if police investigate and recommend charges, the **San Luis Obispo County DA** at https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/District-Attorney decides whether to file under California Penal Code §§ 691, 1382, and the **California Rules of Professional Conduct 3.8** (Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor). The DA must believe there is probable cause AND a reasonable likelihood of conviction beyond a reasonable doubt. (3) **Common reasons cases are NOT pursued**: insufficient evidence, statute of limitations expired (varies by offense — Penal Code §§ 799–805), uncooperative victim/witnesses, victim recantation, conflicting evidence, jurisdictional issues, suspect deceased or fled, low priority for limited investigative resources. (4) **Right to know status of your case**: file a CPRA request under Cal. Gov. Code § 7920 with the investigating agency or DA. As a victim or complainant under Marsy's Law (Cal. Const. Art. I § 28), you have a right to be notified of the case's status. **Paso Robles** falls under Paso Robles PD (https://www.prcity.com/167/Police-Department) and SLO County Sheriff at https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Sheriff-Coroner. **For an unprosecuted case you believe should be pursued**: contact the DA Victim/Witness Assistance program; consider a **citizen's complaint**; consider a **civil suit** (lower burden of proof than criminal — preponderance of the evidence). Sources: California Penal Code §§ 691, 799–805; California Rules of Professional Conduct 3.8; Marsy's Law (Cal. Const. Art. I § 28); San Luis Obispo County DA; Cal. Gov. Code § 7920.
📊 Public Data Sources for Ventura County, CA
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Official Crime Statistics & Registries
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Public-company filings in CA
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Demographics & statistics for CA
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| Name | Date | Agency |
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| BULL JENNILEE | 2026-05-21 | Sonoma County Sheriff |
| BODEN AUSTIN | 2026-05-21 | Sonoma County Sheriff |
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (CA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| COLLABRIA CARE | NAPA |
| VINE DISCOUNT PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLY | LOS ANGELES |
| SARAH ZICHELLA | SACRAMENTO |
| GEORGE STRATIGOPOULOS | SAN DIEGO |
| KIMBERLY PAGE | REDDING |
| EDEN MEDICAL CENTER | LOS ANGELES |
| EMERALD HOME HEALTH INC | SIMI VALLEY |
| BROADVIEW, INC. | LOS ANGELES |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (CA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
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| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Closing an account |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (CA) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ACUPUNCTURE CHIROPRACTIC MEDIC | 1128b8 |
| ADAMS SQUARE PHARMACY | 1128b4 |
| ADVOQUE SAFEGUARD, LLC | 1128a3 |
| ALAMO MEDICAL SUPPLY & EQPMT | 1128b8 |
| ALAN ROBERT SCHANKMAN, MD, INC | 1128b8 |
| ALEXANDER GERBAKHER, DMD, CORP | 1128b7 |
| ALLEN T FAN, D D S, INC | 1128b8 |
| ALLIED WORLD MARKETING | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (CA) — no city filter applied
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
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