Solano County Superior Court Case Search

Solano County Superior case records refer to documentation relating to legal trials within Solano County; these documents detail all filings and prosecutions within Solano County. The Clerk of the Superior Court maintains Solano County case records, and according to the California Public Records Act, these documents are publicly accessible for post-trial appeals, background checks, legal research, public awareness, and other legitimate uses.

What Kinds of Cases Are Heard in the Solano Superior Court?

In Solano County, the Superior Court is the sole county-level judicial institution. The Superior Court for Solano County handles civil, criminal, Probate, family, juvenile, traffic, and small claims cases. The Superior Court in Solano has divisions handling various case types, including the Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, Probate, Small Claims, and Traffic Divisions. Also, the Superior Court of Solano County has an Adult Drug Court and a Drug Dependency Court, whose programs aim to support individuals with substance abuse issues.

Solano County Superior Court

The Solano County Superior Court handles a wide range of civil and criminal cases. The Superior Court in Solano County presides over felony and misdemeanor cases. Through its Civil Division, the Solano County Superior Court oversees both limited and unlimited claims cases. Limited claims involve civil disputes where the contested amount falls between $7,500.00 and $25,000.00, while unlimited claims refer to amounts exceeding $25,000.00. Additionally, the Superior Court of Solano County Small Claims Divisions presides over claim cases for amounts less than $7,500.00.

As the sole judicial institution in Solano County, the Solano County Superior Court provides platforms for resolving a wide range of legal disputes. It also contributes to social order by enforcing local and state laws. Furthermore, the Solano County Superior Court plays a crucial role in rehabilitating offenders with drug dependency issues through its specialized programs.

Public members can contact the Solano County Superior Court at the following addresses:

Fairfield Courthouse - Hall of Justice
600 Union Avenue,
Fairfield,
CA 94533
Phone: (707) 207-7300

Fairfield Courthouse - Law and Justice Center
530 Union Avenue,
Fairfield,
CA 94533

Fairfield Courthouse - Old Solano Courthouse
580 Texas Street,
Fairfield,
CA 94533

Vallejo Courthouse - Solano Justice Building
321 Tuolumne Street,
Vallejo,
CA 94590
Phone: (707) 561-7880

Solano County Case Lookup

The California Public Records Act grants interested individuals the right to Solano County Superior case records. These documents are accessible online and through the Clerk's Office of the Superior Court for Solano County. Individuals seeking access to Solano County case records should apply any of the following steps:

Online access

Create a user account, log into the Solano County Superior Court Case Search Portal, and look for Solano County case information. Alternatively, visit the Superior Court for Solano County courthouses and access case records through Public Access Terminals.

Mail request

• Download a Request for Records Search & Copies Form
• Complete the request form with the necessary information
• Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage and a check/money order to cover the copy fees

• Depending on the case type, mail the request to the following addresses:

  Civil Division
  Old Solano Courthouse
  580 Texas Street,
  Fairfield,
  CA 94533
  Email: Civildivision@solano.courts.ca.gov

  Criminal Division
  Hall of Justice
  600 Union Avenue, Suite 151,
  Fairfield,
  CA 94533
  Phone: (707) 207-7380

  Criminal Division
  Vallejo Courthouse - Solano Justice Building
  321 Tuolumne Street,
  Vallejo,
  CA 94590
  Phone: (707) 561-7880
  Email: criminaldivision@solano.courts.ca.gov

  Family Division
  Hall of Justice
  600 Union Avenue,
  Fairfield,
  CA 94533
  Email: familydivision@solano.courts.ca.gov

  Small Claims Division
  Old Solano Courthouse
  580 Texas Street,
  Fairfield,
  CA 94533

  Traffic Division
  Hall of Justice
  600 Union Avenue,
  Fairfield,
  CA 94533
  Email: trafficdivision@solano.courts.ca.gov

Walk-in requests

Visit the Clerk's Office of any of the Solano County Superior Court's Courthouses with a valid government-issued photo identification between 8.00 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. (for drop-in) or 8.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. (by appointment) on work days.
Requesters should note the following fees for copies of Solano County case records:

• Standard copy - 50¢ per page
• Double-sided copy - $1.00
• Certification fee - $40.00 per document or $15.00 for certification of marriage or domestic relations dissolution
• Search fees - $15.00 after 10 minutes.

The Solano County Superior Court accepts cash (for walk-in requests), checks, money orders, and credit/debit card payments (card payments may attract service fees).
Requesters should note that the processing time for copies of Solano County case records may depend on the complexity of the documents, the volume of requests, and the workload at the Solano County Superior Court's Clerk's Office. For information about case status, call the Solano County Superior Court at (707) 207-7335 or email the specific division.

Solano Superior Court Case Search by Name

The Solano County Superior Court Case Search Portal and most online search tools allow users to look for documents by name. Information seekers can search for case Solano County court records using party/case names as criteria.
For a name-based search for Solano County case records:

• Create an account on the Solano County Superior Court Case Search Portal
• Log into the access portal
• Choose the name option as the search criterion
• Enter the case/party name into the name field and submit.

Requesters can also request a name search for case records through mail or in person at the Solano County Superior Court Clerk's Office. Although name-based search is an option for accessing documents, note the possibility of errors and multiple results due to similar names. To ensure the accuracy of the results, confirm spellings, use filters, and provide additional information to streamline the request outcomes.

Solano Superior Court Docket Search

Solano County Superior Court dockets are official schedules outlining case progress and details of legal prosecutions within the Solano County Superior Court. These documents contain information relating to specific case trials, including:

• Filing dates
• Names of litigants
• Case numbers
• Hearing dates
• Motions
• Orders
• Rulings
• Case status.

Solano County Superior Court dockets are essential tools for managing case trials. Additionally, Solano County court dockets provide timelines and updates on case trials; interested individuals can monitor case progress through case dockets.
For information about Solano County case status, register and log into the Solano County Superior Court Case Search Portal and use the search tools to access information about specific cases. Alternatively, mail the Solano County Superior Court Clerk's Office or visit the courthouses and request access to case dockets.

Lookup Solano County Superior Court Online

Third-party websites like Californiacourtrecords.us are options for Solano County case records; they complement traditional government as repositories for documents and information. These non-government databases gather information from courts across California and make them available through advanced search tools; information seekers can access documents on a wide range of case types in one place. Furthermore, third-party websites offer all-round global access to documents and information. However, notwithstanding their merits, users should note that third-party websites are independent platforms, and the veracity of their documents is not guaranteed.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

The Solano County Superior Court and the California Supreme Court are two courts at the opposite ends of the California judicial hierarchy. The Solano County Superior Court is a county-level trial court whose jurisdiction does not exceed Solano County's geographical areas. In contrast, the California Supreme Court is the highest judicial institution in California; its authority covers all California counties.

The Solano County Superior Court conducts civil and criminal trials and passes judgments according to available evidence. Contrastingly, the California Supreme Court does not conduct new trials, it:

• Reviews the decisions of other courts in California to ensure they conform to the laws and Constitution
• Establish rules guiding the California judiciary
• Lay precedents in legal judgments within California
• Interprets California laws and the Constitution
• Automatically review death penalties without going through the Courts of Appeal
• Gives advisory opinions on legal issues affecting California State
• Has original jurisdiction on writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, and prohibition.

Furthermore, litigants can appeal the judgments of the Solano County Superior Court through the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, or the California Supreme Court (in limited cases). By comparison, the decisions of the California Supreme Court are final under California laws.