Yuba County Court Records

As defined by the California Rules of Court, Yuba County court records include any document, exhibit, case information, order, and judgment filed or produced in a civil action or criminal proceeding. These records may be created and maintained electronically or in paper form and include photographs, handwritten/printed papers, audio tapes, video recordings, and other electronic records.

The local courts preserve and manage Yuba County Court records for diverse reasons. They provide vital details to concerned persons about a legal process, including court docket/calendar information, exhibits, court orders, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, case information, actions, and other legal materials filed with a court. This information may also be available on a larger scale in California Court records. Interested persons may also obtain court records as reference material for other legal purposes and subsequent actions.

Are Court Records Public in Yuba County?

Yes. Per the California Public Records Act, Yuba County public records consist of records maintained by government entities, including court records. Rules 2.550 and 10 500 of the California Rules of Court state that all court records are presumed open to the public unless prohibited by other statutes. Hence, concerned persons may inspect and copy court records from the local courts in Yuba County without presenting a reason for the request or verifying their identity.

According to the California Public Records Act and the Rules of Court, not all court records are open for public inspection. These records typically include court records sealed, expunged, or termed confidential by law. Court records of juveniles, mentally unstable persons, victims of sexual assaults, child support litigations, and adoptions may also be kept from public disclosure. Similarly, court records containing personal identifying information like social security numbers and home addresses are redacted or completely exempted from public access. Accessibility to restricted court records is possible by presenting an issued court order or subpoenaing the desired record.

Yuba County Court Records Search

Inhabitants of Yuba County and other interested members of the public may conduct a Yuba County court record search at any of the places outlined below:

• Yuba County Superior Court clerk's office
• Electronic access kiosks and computer terminals provided at the courthouse
• Online case management system managed by the Superior Court
• Aggregate sites or third-party websites.

Yuba County Courts

The Court system in Yuba County consists of a Superior Court of general jurisdiction just like most counties in California. The Yuba County Superior Court has original jurisdiction to decide all civil and criminal cases filed in the county. The divisions under the Superior Court in Yuba County include civil, traffic, criminal, juvenile, family law/court, probate, collections, small claims, and unlawful detainers. The locations and contact information of the courthouses in Yuba County are provided below:

Yuba County Superior Court
215 5th Street
Suite 200
Marysville, CA 95901
Phone: (530) 740-1800
Fax: (530) 740-1821 (Civil, Family, Juvenile, Probate)
Fax: (530) 740-1841 (Criminal)
Fax: (530) 740-1881 (Traffic)

Yuba County Superior Court - Richard A. Shoenig Annex
120 5th Street
Marysville, CA 95901
Phone: (530) 740-1850
Fax: (530) 740-1851

Yuba County Criminal Records

Yuba County criminal records are presumed open to the public. However, some records are not accessible under certain laws and circumstances. Per Section 7923.610 of the CPRA, members of the public generally have full access to basic arrest information such as name, birth date, and descriptions of the arrestee or the booking details. Furthermore, only record subjects and their representative have access to a criminal history record or rap sheet (Cal. Penal Code §§ 13300 through 13326).

The Records Division of the Yuba County Sheriff's Office provides background checks and fingerprinting services to eligible applicants. Concerned persons may fill out the Background Check Application and submit a valid identification to the Sheriff's office. Live scan services cost $20, while the fee for background checks varies depending on the type requested. Inquirers may contact the records unit by Phone: (530) 749-7778), Fax: (530) 741-6445, or email SHRecords@co.yuba.ca.us for inquiries on the fee and availability of desired records.

Residents may also request Yuba County arrest records and rap sheets from the State's Department of Justice(DOJ). Only record subjects and authorized entities may apply to the DOJ for a criminal history record or background check. Concerned persons may submit LiveScan fingerprint images and a fee of $25 to the DOJ’s Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis. Mail requests, applications, and fingerprints may be mailed to:

California Department of Justice
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis
Record Review & Challenge Section
P.O. Box 160207
Sacramento, CA 95816-0207.

Get Yuba County Civil Court Records

The Civil Division of the Yuba County Superior Court maintains records of civil suits and actions filed and heard by the court. Civil court records include case files related to recovering money or real property, enforcing a contract, protecting civil rights, the emancipation of minors, claiming damages for an injury, adoptions, name changes, and protection from civil harassment or abuse.

Concerned persons may visit the Clerk of the Superior Court’s office between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on Weekdays, excluding holidays, or query the civil division by phone at (530) 740-1800 Ext. 6 or send fax messages to (530) 740-1821. The civil division will usually require a written request containing adequate description and information about the desired record.

Civil records are made available to residents at $15 per search, $0.50 per page, and $0.40 per page for certification. Public computer kiosks and terminals are also provided at the Self-Help/information center in the clerk's office. Interested persons may access court case information online from the Yuba County Public Access Portal using these terminals.

Yuba County Marriage Records

Yuba County marriage records constitute Yuba County Vital records and are maintained by the office of the County Clerk/Recorder. The clerk-recorder’s office provides residents with authorized or informational copies of marriage records based on their eligibility. Under State laws, only parties to the marriage and persons authorized by a court order may request authorized copies of a marriage record. Authorized copies may be used to establish identity while informational copies cannot be used for official purposes.

Concerned persons may request certified copies of a Yuba County marriage certificate from the clerk's office at 915 8th Street, Suite 107, Marysville. Requestors may obtain these records in person by visiting the clerk's office between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Mail requests may also be sent by submitting a completed application form enclosed in a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail requests are to contain necessary fees alongside a signed and notarized sworn statement. Both authorized and informational copies of marriage certificates cost $17 per copy.

The Yuba County Clerk-Recorder's Self-Service System is another option for retrieving certified copies of marriage records online. One may search this repository for marriage records by name, document type, recording date, and document number. Requestors may be required to create an account on the search portal and subsequently log in with the appropriate details to access the desired information. For additional information and inquiries, interested persons may call the Yuba County Clerk-Recorder's office at (530) 749-7850.

Yuba County Divorce Records

Yuba County divorce records are available at the Civil Division of the Superior Court. Eligible individuals, such as any of the divorced persons and a court-authorized entity, may submit handwritten requests in person or via mail. Requests should contain information about the record, such as the names of divorcees, the date and location of the divorce, case number, and filing date if available.

Written requests for divorce records and decrees with a non-refundable fee of $15 per copy may be submitted in person or mailed to:

Yuba County Superior Court—Civil Division
215 Fifth Street
Suite 200
Marysville, CA 95901
Phone: (530) 740-1800 Ext. 6
Fax: (530) 740-1821

Yuba County Birth and Death Records

Yuba County's Clerk-Recorder preserves records of births and deaths that take place in the County. Yuba County birth records and death certificates are significant legal documents hence certified copies are issued to eligible applicants only. Persons who may request certified copies of Yuba County birth certificates and death records include:

• A person named on the record
• Parties authorized by a court order
• Law enforcement agents on official assignments
• An attorney or legal designee
• Parents, legal guardians, siblings, spouses, or grandparents of the record subject
• Staff of funeral establishments authorized by the deceased
• Power of attorney of a deceased's estates or Next of kin/conservator.

Eligible parties and those requesting informational copies may request the desired records in person or mail completed birth certificate or death certificate application forms to the Clerk-recorder's office. Authorized and informational copies of Yuba County birth certificates cost $29 per copy, while death certificates are issued at $24 per copy.

Yuba County Probate Court Records

Yuba County Probate court matters include cases related to guardianship, conservatorship, LPS conservatorships, trusts, and administration of estates. The Civil Division of the Yuba County Superior Court manages and preserves Probate court records. Interested persons may visit the civil division of the clerk's office or send mail requests. In addition, members of the public may query the Yuba County Public Access Portal for probate Court files and case information.

Yuba County Property Records

Property or real estate records provide information about the ownership, taxation, and appraisal of properties registered in Yuba County. Yuba County property records may be obtained from the Clerk-Recorder or the County Assessor’s office.

The County Clerk-Recorder’s office accepts in-person or mail requests. There is also an online self-service system managed by the clerk’s office that enables public access to property records. Interested persons may search for property records by assessor parcel number, document type, or recording date. Furthermore, one may query the Property Assessment Search tool for information about Yuba County property records.

Yuba County Court Records Online

Yuba County court records may be obtained online via third-party resources like Californiacourtrecords.us. These sites are independent and privately owned databases containing case information and court records sourced widely. Concerned persons may search for publicly available court records on these sites from any convenient location and device provided they have an internet connection.

Third-party websites usually have an easy-to-use and friendly interface that appeals to its users. They provide seamless and efficient search features that save time and effort. A first and last name or a case number is usually the basic search requirement on third-party sites. Despite the numerous perks associated with third-party websites, the inability to verify the authenticity, completeness, and currentness of the information they contain are some of its downsides.