Lassen County Court Records

In Lassen County, court records refer to official compilations of case proceedings and judicial activities. These records are crucial for legal research and for locating documents filed during case proceedings. Lassen County court records typically include information on case files, minutes, indexes, and administrative files. Sometimes, the records may contain data about related public files. For instance, criminal case files often include Lassen County arrest records and sentencing information.

Are Court Records Public in Lassen County?

Lassen County court records are mostly accessible to the public. The California Rules of Court and Public Records Act allows the public to view and get court records from designated government entities. These entities have the responsibility to maintain court records and release them upon requests from the public. However, the entities deny access to records that violate the privacy or safety rights of concerned parties. Exempted court records in Lassen County include:

• Attorney-client communication.
• Court documents that are sealed or expunged due to judicial actions or statutory reasons.
• Juvenile court proceedings
• Notes, memoranda, and preliminary drafts created by judicial officials.

Lassen County Court Records Search

Common options for searching Lassen County court records include online, in-person, or mail requests to the record custodians. The county superior court maintains these search options and releases requested information to the record seeker. Record seekers must provide details about the court document when making a request. For instance, requesters using the online request option must input case identifiers like case number, party name, and status.

Lassen County Courts

Public members can find the Lassen County Superior Court at:

Lassen County Superior Court
Hall of Justice
2610 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130
Phone: (530) 251-8205

Lassen County Criminal and Civil Records

In Lassen County, the superior court is the official record keeper of civil and criminal cases heard within the county. Civil cases under the court’s jurisdiction include but are not limited to, complex commercial, general civil (unlimited), and small claims. In contrast, criminal case records may provide information on Lassen County arrest records, convictions, and filed evidence.

To obtain these records, inquirers may first use the court’s online case index search to find case information. Next, inquirers may opt to obtain court documents via an online request form, walk-in, or mail-in order to the superior court. Inquirers using the online request form must fill out the required fields and make an online payment. The court will review the request and forward the requested document to the inquirer’s address.

For in-person access to the records, inquirers must visit the Hall of Justice during open hours at:

2610 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA.

To retrieve the requested court document, the attending clerk will typically require a valid ID and case number. If unsure about the case number, inquirers may use public self-service terminals located in the lobby of the Hall of Justice.

The court clerk charges $0.5 per page of court documents. The clerk may also charge search fees if retrieving the record takes longer than 10 minutes.

In contrast, inquirers using the mail-in request option must follow these steps:

1. Download, fill out, and print a Research and Copy Request Form.
2. Include a valid photo ID if requesting confidential court documents.
3. Mail the documents in a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
   Lassen Superior Court
   Attn: Records
   2610 Riverside Drive
   Susanville, CA 96130.

The clerk of the superior court will calculate the estimated fees for searching and copying the record. Next, the clerk will send a third-party payment link where you can make the payment.

Lassen County Marriage Records

In Lassen County, marriage records fall under the jurisdiction of the county clerk’s recorder division. The division maintains records of marriages that occurred in the county. To request Lassen County marriage records, interested parties must submit a walk-in or mail request to the agency at:

Historic Courthouse
220 So Lassen Street
Suite 5
Susanville, CA 96130

Your request must include a completed request form and a copy of the $17 fee. The recorder’s office attends to in-person requests on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m.

Lassen County Divorce Records

The Lassen County Superior Court creates, maintains, and releases copies of divorce court documents to interested parties. To obtain divorce records, inquirers may submit an online or offline request to the superior court. Inquirers using the online option must fill out the necessary data and click on "submit". Upon receiving the request, the court will retrieve the record and forward it to the inquirer’s address.

For offline requests, inquirers must submit a completed divorce request form via mail or in-person to the superior court at this address:

Lassen Superior Court
Attn: Records
2610 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130.

Lassen Birth Records

In Lassen County, birth records are publicly accessible through the county clerk’s recorder division. Public members can obtain the record by sending a mail or in-person request to the agency at:

Historic Courthouse
220 So Lassen Street
Suite 5
Susanville, CA 96130

The request must include the following documents:

• A completed birth record request form and a notary consumer disclosure requirement form.
• A $29 fee for obtaining a copy of the birth certificate.

Note: Lassen County birth records may function as an identity verification document. The record also enables concerned parties to access various government services like healthcare.

Lassen Death Records

The Lassen County Clerk’s Recorder Division is the official custodian of death certificates issued within the county. Persons or entities can obtain death records from the agency by following these steps:

1. Print and complete a request form for a Lassen County death record.
2. Attach a $24 copy fee.
3. Send the document via mail or in person to this address:
   Historic Courthouse
   220 So Lassen Street
   Suite 5
   Susanville, CA 96130

In Lassen County, concerned parties can use death records to claim a deceased’s estate, insurance claims, or benefits.

Lassen County Probate Court Records

The Lassen County Superior Court oversees probate cases, such as wills, trusts, and conservatorships. Public members seeking to obtain probate case records must direct their request to the court at:

Lassen Superior Court
Attn: Records
2610 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130.

The court accepts mail-in and walk-in requests for records. Regardless of the request option, inquirers must provide the agency with a completed request form.

Lassen County Property Records

Property records in Lassen County provide information on real estate, personal property, and tax-related information. The record may include information on liens, tax valuations, property market value, parcel ID, and the property owner.

The Lassen County Assessor’s Office maintains records of real estate and personal property in the county. To search property records, inquirers may use the assessor’s online parcel search platform or request in person at:

107 South Roop Street
96130 Susanville, CA
Phone: (530) 251-8241

Lassen County Court Records Online

Record seekers may be able to access court records online using the court’s online case index search platform. Alternatively, third-party online search platforms like Californiacourtrecords.us may offer access to Lassen County court records. These platforms are mostly easy to use and do not lock out users based on their geographical locations. In addition, some platforms offer free downloads of court documents. Despite these perks, third-party search platforms are unregulated and may not offer accurate court information.