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Terms of Use

These conditions govern access to and use of the website. Viewing content or submitting a search means you accept them. Stop using the service if you disagree with any condition.

NO FCRA USE. This privately owned website is not connected with government. Neither it nor its advertising partners provides a service for credit, employment, insurance, tenant, or other Fair Credit Reporting Act decisions. It is a reference for Sierra County and California criminal-record resources, not a private investigation firm or consumer reporting agency.

1. What This Website Is

This private reference site operates independently of government. It neither stores official criminal records nor retrieves them, conducts official checks, or files documents for users.

Its role is to identify the Sierra County Sheriff-Coroner, Sierra Superior Court, California DOJ, California Megan's Law Website, and other sources, while providing optional third-party research tools.

2. Rules for Using This Site

By using the service, you agree not to:

  • Violate federal, California, or local law
  • Harass, stalk, threaten, or intimidate another person
  • Use the content for employment, housing, credit, or insurance decisions
  • Attempt access to systems or data without authorization
  • Deploy bots, scrapers, or automated collection software
  • Disrupt performance or prevent another visitor's use

3. No Harassment, Stalking, or Discrimination

No content or linked result may be used to harass, stalk, threaten, intimidate, or discriminate. California Penal Code section 290.46 restricts misuse of California Megan's Law Website data and provides penalties. Registry information supports public-safety awareness, not vigilantism or unlawful discrimination.

4. We Are Not a Consumer Reporting Agency

We are not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA and create no background check, credit report, or consumer report. Our services and partner tools are not offered for regulated screening. You must not use them to:

  • Make an employment decision
  • Evaluate a renter or housing applicant
  • Assess credit or insurance eligibility
  • Decide eligibility for a license, permit, or government benefit
  • Carry out any other purpose regulated by the FCRA

Use an authorized California DOJ process or a compliant consumer reporting agency when a lawful regulated check is required.

5. No Legal Advice

The content is not legal advice and cannot determine how a Sierra County charge, conviction, warrant, or California record-relief rule applies. Consult a California-licensed attorney.

6. No Warranties

All services and content are supplied "as is," without a promise that:

  • Information will always be accurate, complete, or current
  • Access will continue without interruption
  • Pages will contain no defects, errors, or security weaknesses
  • A search partner's results will be complete or correct

Records change through filing, dismissal, restriction, or relief. Content may lag those events and is never an official statement from a court, sheriff, or agency.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

External links lead to services beyond our control. We are not responsible for a destination's content, privacy practices, price, or availability. Review its terms before use.

8. Intellectual Property

Text, logos, graphics, and code belong to Sierra County Criminal History or its content partners. Copying, adapting, distributing, or creating derivative works requires prior written permission.

9. Limits on Our Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim liability for loss arising from use of the website, its content, or a linked service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless against claims and costs, including reasonable legal fees, caused by your use or violation of these terms.

11. Governing Law

California law governs these terms. Any dispute related to website use must be brought in a court located in California.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these terms. A revision takes effect when posted here.

13. Cutting Off Access

Access may be restricted or terminated at any time, with or without advance notice.

14. Severability

If one provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms continue in force. The affected provision is modified only as needed.

15. Questions

Questions concerning these terms may be directed through the Contact page.