Who to Call at Kings County Sheriff: Records, Civil Division, and Mental Health Access

Mailing a records request? Send it to the Kings County Sheriff's Office Records Division at P.O. Box 986, Hanford, CA 93232-0986.

Not sure what to submit or have questions about a records request? Contact the Records Manager, Abrina Squire, at (559) 852-2890.

The Civil Division handles things like service of process and evictions. You'll find their office at 1550 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230.

If you or a family member has Medi-Cal in Kings County and needs mental health services, call the Behavioral Health 24/7 Access Line at 1-800-655-2553 (toll-free). Someone is available around the clock.

For general questions, referrals, or scheduling, reach Kings County Behavioral Health at (559) 852-2444. Their main office is at 1222 W Lacey Blvd, 2nd Floor, Hanford, CA 93230.

How to Use Contacts

• ✓ Ask where to mail your request (and write down the exact mailing address you are given).
• ✓ Ask what information they need to locate the record (full name, date of birth, approximate date of incident, etc.).
• ✓ If you need a clearance letter, ask whether the Records Division provides it and what the request should include.
• ✓ Confirm any fees, accepted payment methods, and the expected turnaround time.
• ✓ If you already mailed something, ask how to check the status and what reference details to include when you follow up.

• ✓ Confirm the filing or submission requirements before you go in person.
• ✓ Ask about any service or processing fees and what payment methods are accepted.
• ✓ Verify whether you need to submit in person at 1550 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230, or if some items can be handled another way.
• ✓ If you are serving papers, ask what information they need from you so your submission is not delayed.

• ✓ For immediate help, use the 24/7 Access Line (1-800-655-2553) for Kings County Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
• ✓ For routine referrals and next steps, call the main office at (559) 852-2444.
• ✓ Ask what information they need to determine eligibility and services, especially if Medi-Cal coverage is part of the situation.
• ✓ If you are trying to connect care for someone in crisis, ask what the safest next step is right now, and write down any instructions you are given.