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| FAQ - Business Operations |
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| What are your hours? |
| Police services are, of course, available 24 hours a day, every day. Hours of administrative functions vary from office-to-office, but are generally during normal business hours. The lobby is open for business Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
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| How do I find out if someone is in custody? |
| If the person has been booked you can find out their status by calling the Santa Clara County Department of Corrections (408) 299-2305. There is sometimes a delay between time of arrest and booking. It is best to wait a while after a person has been arrested before calling. |
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| How do I obtain my property being held by the Santa Clara Police Department? |
| Property may be released by appointment. Contact the Property office at 615-4721 for an appointment. |
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| I think my neighbor, (boyfriend, employee etc.) may have a criminal history. How can I find out? |
| California law prohibits the Police from releasing criminal history information to the public. You may obtain conviction information, in person, at the courthouse having jurisdiction over the violation. The police however may not release such information. |
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| Approximately how many pieces of property do you receive in a month? In a year? |
| We receive approximately 500 - 600 pieces of property a month and 6000 - 8000 per year. |
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| Where can I find phone numbers for other law enforcement agencies? |
| See Contact Information for other law enforcement agencies |
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| How can I view the Megan’s Law database? |
| Megan’s Law authorizes the public to view portions of the database listing the locations of known sex offender registrants. These are people who have been convicted and are required to register with the police where they live. The Santa Clara Police Department has dedicated a computer for public use, on a walk-in bases, during lobby hours. Assistance is provided. |
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| Additional information is also available online: |
Procedures for the Public Viewing of Megan's Law
Categories of Sex Offenders
High Risk Sex Offender Notification |
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