Solano County Court Records

Solano County court records refer to case files on legal Proceedings within the Solano County, CA, Superior Courts. They encompass documents on legal prosecutions, convictions, sentencing, and incarcerations.

Court records play crucial roles in delivering justice; they are evidence of legally binding decisions in disputes between entities, and the involved parties must abide by the outcome of the legal process as contained in the court records.

Generally, a court record contains information such as:

• The case number
• Names of the parties involved
• Docket entries
• Complaints, Petitions, or Charges
• Response/answers or counterclaims
• Motions, briefs, and legal arguments
• Evidence/ Exhibits
• Court orders/judgments
• Transcripts of the Proceedings
• Appellate and post-judgment documents
• Notice of hearings and decisions.

Are Court Records Public in Solano County?

Yes, Solano County court records are public and accessible to interested persons. According to the California Public Records Act CPRA), citizens have the fundamental right to access documents relating to government business.

Nonetheless, the CPRA emphasizes the right of individuals to privacy, and as such, some Solano County public records are not accessible. For instance, the public cannot access Solano County court records relating to

• Juveniles
• Sealed or Expunged cases
• Medical or mental health records
• Adoption
• Victim protection
• Domestic violence cases
• Confidential financial information such as Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, or proprietary business information
• Child custody
• Grand Jury proceedings
• Trade secrets
• Attorney-client privilege information
• Guardianship

Restricted court records are accessible to the owners, their legal representatives, authorized entities, and through judicial authorization. Also, custodians of Solano County court records may redact some information from publicly available court records for security reasons.

Solano County Court Records Search

Performing a search for Solano County involves an online or offline process. Several online resources provide public access to Solano County court records. Records seekers may also visit the specific custodian of the court records and make a CPRA request to access them.

Solano County Court Records Search by Name

A name is one of the various criteria for searching for Solano County court records. To use a name to look for Solano County court records

• Log to the records online repository.
• Select name as the search criteria from the options on the online search tools.
• Enter the case name or the name of the owner of the records and submit.

Also, include the case name of the record owner's name when requesting records through any of the offline options.

Records seekers should be aware that they may be fee payments when accessing Solano County court records irrespective of the method of access. Also, not all Solano County court records are accessible, some may require legal authorization to access them.

Solano County Courts

The Solano County Judicial system comprises three branches of the Superior Court. The Solano County Superior Courts handle all criminal, civil, juvenile, probate, and family law cases within the county. To enquire from the Solano County Superior Courts, call, fax, or visit the courthouses using the following addresses:

Solano County Superior Court - Hall of Justice
600 Union Avenue
Fairfield,
CA 94533
Phone: (707) 207-7380 (Criminal)
Fax: (707) 436-2291 (Criminal)
Phone: (707) 207-7340 (Family Law)
Fax: (707) 428-5017 (Family Law)
Phone: (707) 207-7345 (Juvenile)
Fax: (707) 207-7668 (Juvenile)
Phone: (707) 207-7341 (Probate)
Fax: (707) 428-5017 (Probate)
Phone: (707) 207-7360 (Traffic)
Fax: (707) 436-2282 (Traffic)

Solano County Superior Court - Law and Justice Center
530 Union Avenue
Fairfield,
CA 94533
Phone: (707) 207-7300
Fax: (707) 426-1631

Solano County Superior Court - Solano Justice Building
321 Tuolumne Street
Vallejo,
CA 94590
Phone: (707) 561-7830 (Civil)
Fax: (707) 648-8119 (Civil)
Phone: (707) 561-7880 (Criminal)
Fax: (707) 648-8101 (Criminal)
Phone: (707) 561-7860 (Traffic)

Solano County District Court Records

Solano County district court records refer to legal documents relating to cases that are under the jurisdictions of state District Courts. The Solano County Superior Court handles all case trials within the county.

Solano County district court records encompass files on civil, criminal, family laws, probate, juvenile, and traffic cases. These include but are not limited to:

• Felonies
• Misdemeanors
• Infractions
• General civil claims such as contract disputes, personal injury cases, and property damage
• Small claims
• Unlawful Detainers involving landlord-tenant disputes
• Civil harassment
• Juvenile cases
• All family law and probate cases.

Individuals seeking access to Solano County district court records should

• Log in to the Solano County Superior Court’s Online Case Portal, register, and log in to search for Solano County district court records by case number, party name, or case type.
• Visit any of the Solano County Superior Court courthouses and request access to case records through their clerk's offices.
• Visit the Solana County courthouses and view electronic case records through Public Access Terminals.
• Search for Solano County district court records through third-party websites. Some commercial online repositories may provide access to Solano County court information.

Some Solano County district court records are not accessible to the public, and Solano County district court records custodians may redact some information from publicly available documents (full remote access to case records from any location is available to the involved parties and their representatives, court-appointed individuals, and authorized government staff).

Solano County Criminal Records

Criminal records are law enforcement and court documents detailing individuals' criminal activities and prosecutions within the judicial trial system. In Solano County and the rest of the United States, criminal records encompass arrest records, incident reports, and documents relating to trials, convictions, and incarcerations of individuals who committed crimes.

Solano County arrest records and incident reports are law enforcement documents that play crucial roles in criminal case prosecutions within the Solano County Superior Courts.

To access Solano's arrest records and other criminal case documents in the possession of law enforcement:

• Log in to the Solano County Inmate Search Page and use names to access rap sheets through inmate information
• Visit the Solano County Justice Center Detention Facility and make a formal request to access inmate records
• Call or visit the Solano County Sheriff's Office at:

530 Union Avenue, Fairfield,
CA 94533
Phone: (707) 784-7000

• Contact local law enforcement agencies and request access to rap sheets in their possession.

Solano County Criminal Court Case Lookup

To access Solano County criminal case information

• Visit the Solano County's Superior Courts Case Search Page, register, log in, and use names to look for criminal records.
• Contact the Solano County Superior Courts Criminal Divisions using the following Information:

Criminal Division Fairfield
Hall of Justice
600 Union Ave
Fairfield,
CA 94533
Phone: (707) 207-7380
Fax: (707) 436-2291
Email: criminaldivision@solano.courts.ca.gov

Criminal Division Vallejo
Solano Justice Building
321 Tuolumne St
Vallejo,
CA 94590
Phone: (707) 561-7880
Fax: (707) 648-8101

• Visit the California Department of Justice (DOJ) website:
  • Download a BCIA 8016RR
  • Complete the BCIA 8016RR Form and take it to a scan site for fingerprinting services or contact the Sheriff's Office or other local law enforcement agencies for fingerprinting
  • Print out a Form BCIA 8705 from the DOJ website, carefully go through the instructions, and complete the form
  • Attach the fingerprint images to the BCIA8705 form, enclose a check/money order for $25.00 to cover the processing fees payable to the DOJ, and mail it to:

California Department of Justice

Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis

Record Review & Challenge Section

P.O. Box 160207
Sacramento,
CA 95816-0207

• Visit the Solano County Superior Courts clerk's offices and make a CPRA request to access criminal records.
• Look for Solano County criminal case information through third-party websites that offer criminal background checks.

Get Solano County Civil Court Records

Solano County civil court records refer to case files on all non-criminal prosecutions within the Civil Divisions of Solano County Superior Courts. Civil court records include but are not limited to documents relating to

• Family law cases
• Probate cases
• Personal injury claims
• Real estate property disputes
• Consumer complaints
• Civil appeals
• Contract disputes
• Civil harassment and restraining orders
• Small claims
• Unlawful detainers (evictions).

In Solano County, the Office of Clerk Services is the custodian of civil court records. Although Solano County civil court records are public documents, there may be restrictions to some records (for instance, some family law records are not publicly accessible). Also, custodian agencies may redact some information to protect the privacy of the record owners.

For information on Solano County civil cases prosecutions:

• Contact the Filing Clerk of the Solano County Clerk Services Civil Division at

Old Solano Courthouse
580 Texas St
Fairfield,
CA 94533
Phone: (707) 207-7330
Email: civildivision@solano.courts.ca.gov

• Register on the Solano County Superior Court's Online Case Information Portal, log in, and use names to access civil court records.
• Search for Solano County civil court records online. Some third-party websites may offer access to court records (including those of Solano County) for a fee.

Solano County Family Court Records

Solano County family court records are documents relating to family matter adjudications within Solano County Superior Courts Family Law Divisions. Family court records include case files relating to

• Child Custody and Visitation
• Paternity
• Guardianship
• Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders
• Divorce
• Child Support
• Alimony/Spousal Support
• Adoption
• Name Change
• Foster Care Placement and Termination of Parental Rights
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
• Emancipation of a Minors.

Family court records play crucial roles in family-related case adjudications; they play crucial roles in the protection of the rights of vulnerable persons involved in family law cases. Also, they establish legal precedents/trends for similar cases in the future. Inquirers seeking access to Solano County family court records should:

• Visit the Solano County Superior Court Cases Search Page, register, log, and search for family law records using names of the involved parties or case numbers as criteria.
• Call or visit the Solano County Superior Courts Family Law Division's Clerk's Office at:

Family Law Division

Hall of Justice

600 Union Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (707) 207-7340
Email: familydivision@solano.courts.ca.gov

• Search online for Solano County civil court records. Some private online databases may provide access to Solano County public records (including Solano County family court records.

Access to some Solano County family court records is subject to eligibility due to the private information they contain. For instance, information relating to minor children, adoption, guardianship, custody, and domestic violence are not accessible.

Solano County Marriage and Divorce Records

Marriage and divorce records are two contrasting documents. A Solano County marriage record refers to an official document relating to the union of two individuals as a couple. On the other hand, a Solano County divorce record is a document detailing the legal separation of couples within the county. In Solano County, access to marriage and divorce records is subject to specific rules.

Any interested person may access publicly available information on Solano County marriage records or divorce decrees. However, information on confidential marriages is not available for public scrutiny. Also, the court may seal sensitive personal information such as financial details and welfare details of minors from divorce records.

Solano marriage certificates are accessible through the Solano County Recorder's Office. To access them, visit the Vital Records Section and order a Solano marriage certificate through the affiliate third-party link. Alternatively, download an Application and Sworn Statement for Marriage Certificates Form from the Vital Records Section, fill it out, and mail it to the Solano County Vital Records at:

Solano County Assessor/Recorder

675 Texas Street, Suite 2700
Fairfield
CA 94533-6338.

To access Solano County divorce records:

• Visit the Solano County Superior Courts Cases Information Portal, register, log in, and use the online search tools to look for divorce records.
• Call or visit the clerk's office of the Family Law Division of the Solano Superior Court and request access to the county's divorce records.

Solano Birth and Death Records

Birth and death records are official documents relating to life-changing events. Birth records detail the birth of individuals within the county. In contrast, death records contain information relating to the demise of individuals.

Per California laws, Solano County birth certificates and death records are not public, only their owners (birth records) and their legal representatives, immediate family members, and authorized entities may access them. Nonetheless, a Solano birth certificate will become public 75 years after the birth of the owner of the record. The public may access Solano County death records 50 years from the date of demise of the owner of the record.

To access a Solano County birth certificate or death record:

• Log in to the Vital Records Section of the Solano County Assessor/Recorder's website and order both documents through the affiliate third-party link. Also, applicants may download the applicable request forms from County Recorder's website, fill it out, enclose a check/money order to cover the copy fees, and mail it to the Solano County Assessor/Recorder Department.
• Call, fax, visit, email, or send a mail to the Solano County Recorder's Office and request access to birth or death records using the contact information below:

Assessor / Recorder

675 Texas St., Suite 2700 Fairfield,
CA 94533
Phone: (707) 784-6200
Fax: (707) 784-6911
E-mail: Recorder@solanocounty.com.

Solano County Probate Court Records

Solano County probate court records are official case files on deceased persons’ estates. They are documents on legal prosecutions within the Solano County Superior Courts Probate Division.

Typically, probate court records include but are not limited to documents relating to

• Will Probate
• Intestate Succession
• Guardianship
• Trust Administration
• Conservatorship
• Partition Actions
• Escheat Proceedings.

Visit the Superior Courts clerk's office at the Hall of Justice Center in Fairfield, CA to access Solano County probate court records. To access County probate court records online, log in to the Solano County Superior Courts Case Search Page, register, and use the online tools to look for probate records.

Also, Solano County probate court records may be accessible online through third-party databases. Some commercial websites may provide access to Solano County public records at a fee.

Solano County Property Records

Solano County property records are official documents on the county's real estate properties. A property record includes documents such as

• Deeds
• Property title
• Mortgages
• Easements
• Liens and Encumbrances
• Survey
• Plat Map
• Property Sales History
• Lease Agreement
• Property Tax Records
• Covenant and Restrictions
• Building Permits
• Zoning Information.

The Assessor/Recorder's Office is the custodian of property records within Solano County, CA. For information about Solano County's properties:

• Log in to the Solano County Assessor/Recorder's Public Access Page:
  • Click the Real Estate Search with Mapping link to access the Property Search Interactive Map
  • Enter an Assessor Parcel Number (APN) or Street Address into the search tools and look for property records
• Call, visit, or send an email request to the Solano County Assessor during office hours at:

675 Texas Street, Suite 2700
Fairfield,
CA 94533-6338
Phone: (707) 784-6200
E-mail:Assessor@solanocounty.com

Solano County Court Records Online

Records seekers may access information online by logging in to the Solano County Superior Court’s Online Case Portal. Searches can be done using a case number, party name, or case type. Third-party online resources may provide alternative access to Solano County's public records. They offer easy and convenient access to different types of records. Private online repositories such as Californiacourtrecords.us provide access to various records from counties across California. Third-party online resources make it easier to access documents and information from different locations.

Notwithstanding, records seekers should note the risks of sourcing Solano court records or any official document from non-government sources. Information from some third parties may not be complete or accurate.