Arcata Arrests and Warrants

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Arcata, CA

Arcata is a city in Humboldt County, California, United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a population of 17,231 and a total area of 11.0 square miles (28.5 km2).

City Council

The city has a city council form of government; the council is the legislative policy-making branch of the city. The Council directs the course of the city through its power to appoint certain city officers, commissions, committees, award contracts and adopt ordinances and levy taxes. The Arcata City Council comprises of five members elected by the citizens of Arcata. Susan Ornelas is the current Mayor; she is helped in her duties by the following council members: Sofia Pereira, Vice-Mayor; Paul Pitino, Council Member; Mark Wheetley, Council Member and Michael Winkler, Council Member.

City Council

736 F Street
Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: 707-822-5951

Police Department

The Police Department is responsible for the maintenance of order, protection of life and property, the control and prevention of crime. The department is divided into three main divisions: Administrative Division, Communications Division and Investigations Division. Tom Chapman is the current Chief of Police.

Police Department

736 F Street
Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: 707-822-2428

Crime Statistics

The crime rate in the city of Arcata is 34% higher compared to the crime rate in other cities in California and 42% higher than the nationals average. Looking at violent crimes, the city’s average is 29% lower than that of California and 19% lower than the national average. When it comes to crimes involving property, the city’s average is 44% higher compared to other cities in California and 51% higher than the national average. In Arcata one has a 1 in 25 chance of becoming a victim of any crime, making the city safer than just 28% of the cities in the United States.

Warrants

Warrants and public records can be obtained either in person at 736 F Street Arcata, CA 95521, by phone or online. To request records by phone, call the Arcata Police Department at 707-822-2428. The Arcata Police Department is however not authorised to release all records. After requesting for public records, the police department determines if the records requested can be released and contacts the person who requested the records, a fee of $15 fee will be charged.

Bail

There are three main ways of posting bail in California; these include Bail bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1276, Cash bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1269 and Property bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1276.5.

Cash Bail

In order to be released from jail on a cash bail, you must deposit the entire amount with the clerk of the court or with the arresting agency. Depending on the policies of the particular court, you may pay by cash, a traveler’s check, money order, personal check, or a bank cashier’s check.

If you attend all of your court appearances, you will receive a full refund 60-90 days following the resolution of your case. If you fail to appear (also known as an “FTA”), you forfeit your money to the courthouse.