Procuring criminal and arrest records in California can be done through requesting access from the Department of Justice or from the California Attorney General. Both agencies work hand in hand in recording and maintaining arrest and criminal history records. However, access to such records is restricted by law to legitimate law enforcement purposes and authorized applicant agencies only. Individuals, on the other hand, have the right to request a copy of their own arrest or criminal history record from the Department to review for accuracy and completeness. Requests for the same records from third parties will not be catered and processed.