Lassen County Court Records Search

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    The Superior Court of California, County of Lassen, serves as the sole trial court for Lassen County and maintains the official record of all court proceedings conducted within the county. Court records generated through these proceedings document the full arc of a case — from initial filings and motions through hearings, evidentiary submissions, and final judgments. They span every division of the court, including civil, criminal, family law, probate, small claims, and traffic matters. Individuals conducting legal research, verifying case outcomes, or seeking documentation of prior proceedings can locate these records through the court’s established request procedures.

    Locating Lassen County Court Records in California:

    California residents and others researching court cases have several options available: visiting the clerk’s office at the courthouse in person, submitting a written mail request, using public self-service terminals at the Hall of Justice, or searching online through the court’s official case portal. For a statewide starting point, CaliforniaCourts.us may assist users in locating publicly available court case information and navigating California’s court system. For Lassen County-specific records, however, the Superior Court’s own resources and clerk office provide the most direct access.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Lassen County?

    All Lassen County trial court records are held by the Superior Court of California, County of Lassen, located at the Hall of Justice in Susanville. The court handles civil, criminal, family law, probate, small claims, and traffic cases, and its clerk’s office is the starting point for any records request.

    Lassen County Superior Court — Hall of Justice
    Address: 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130
    Phone: (530) 251-8205
    Building Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Phone Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    The court offers three methods for accessing records:

    1. Online
    The Case Index & Calendar Portal is the court’s free public search tool. It covers non-confidential and non-sealed Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Probate, Small Claims, and Traffic cases filed after 1994. Users can search by party name, case number, citation number, or previous case number. The portal also displays daily and weekly court calendars. For copies of documents found through the portal, requesters must submit a separate Research and Copy Request e-form online. The court will calculate fees and send a payment link before processing the request.

    2. In Person
    Visit the Hall of Justice at 2610 Riverside Drive. Bring a completed LSC-MIS-100 Research and Copy Request Form and a valid government-issued photo ID. If the case number is unknown, public self-service kiosks in the lobby can help locate it. The clerk will pull up to 10 cases per request, per customer, per transaction. Copy fee: $0.50 per page (one side of a document). A research fee applies under Government Code § 70627© if the search exceeds 10 minutes. Allow 10 court days for processing.

    3. By Mail
    Send a completed LSC-MIS-100 form with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

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

    Once the request is processed and fees are calculated, the court will contact the requester by phone or email with a payment link. Mail requests may take several weeks to complete.

    Payment is accepted by cash, check or money order, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover). Fines and fees on criminal and traffic cases can also be paid through the court’s online payment page.

    Are Court Records Public in Lassen County?

    Under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.550(a), all court records are presumed to be open to public inspection unless they are made confidential by law or sealed by a court order. This presumption of openness applies across all case types handled by the Lassen County Superior Court.

    Despite this broad public access presumption, several categories of records are restricted or entirely confidential:

    • Juvenile court records: All juvenile court files are confidential. Only the minor, parents or legal guardians, and attorneys of record may obtain copies in person at the Hall of Justice with photo identification. Records will not be mailed.
    • Sealed records: A judge may issue an order sealing specific case files or documents. Once sealed, the public is prevented from viewing those materials without a separate court order.
    • Attorney-client communications: These are protected from disclosure as privileged materials.
    • Preliminary judicial drafts: Notes, memoranda, and draft documents created by judicial officers are not subject to public inspection.
    • Expunged records: Court documents expunged by judicial action or statute are withheld from public access.
    • Cases filed before 1994: These may not appear in the online portal and require in-person or written requests to the clerk.

    The court does not confirm personal information about a party — including date of birth, Social Security number digits, address, or driver’s license number — by phone or email unless there is a legitimate court business need. Individuals seeking personal identifying details must visit the courthouse in person or submit a formal request form. Persons who willfully remove, alter, or destroy court records are subject to penalties under California Government Code §§ 6200 and 6201, which include imprisonment, fines, or both.

    Lassen County Criminal Court Records

    Criminal proceedings in Lassen County are heard by the Lassen County Superior Court. California law classifies criminal offenses as felonies, misdemeanors, or infractions. Felonies are punishable by imprisonment in state prison; misdemeanors are punishable by fine and/or county jail time; infractions result in fines only. The District Attorney’s Office initiates all criminal cases by filing a Complaint, Information, or Indictment.

    Lassen County District Attorney’s Office
    Address: 2905 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130
    Phone: (530) 251-8283

    Criminal case records — including charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and court minutes — are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk and are subject to the same access procedures described above. Non-sealed criminal case records filed after 1994 are searchable through the court’s Case Index & Calendar Portal.

    For arrest-related information, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office maintains a public arrests database searchable online. For inmates currently held at the county jail, contact the Lassen County Adult Detention Facility at (530) 251-5245, located at 1415 Sheriff Cady Lane, Susanville, CA 96130.

    When a defendant fails to appear on a misdemeanor or felony charge, a bench warrant is issued. Defendants with outstanding bench warrants are directed to appear on the court’s clear warrant calendar, held on Mondays and Fridays. If a criminal court fine cannot be paid in full within 7 business days, the Lassen County Office of Recovery and Reimbursement can be contacted at (530) 251-8227 to arrange a payment plan.

    Lassen County Civil Court Records

    Civil cases in Lassen County are divided by the amount in controversy and type of claim. The Lassen County Superior Court handles complex commercial litigation, general civil (unlimited jurisdiction), and small claims matters. Civil filings and case records are maintained by the court clerk’s office.

    The Statewide Civil Fee Schedule governs filing fees applicable to civil actions. Litigants who cannot afford filing fees may apply for a fee waiver. For detailed information on civil filing procedures, the court’s Civil Division page provides current information.

    Searching and requesting civil records:

    • Search non-sealed civil case records filed after 1994 through the Case Index & Calendar Portal
    • For cases filed before 1994 or not appearing in the portal, contact the clerk directly at (530) 251-8205
    • Obtain copies using the LSC-MIS-100 Research and Copy Request Form submitted in person, by mail, or online
    • Copy fees: $0.50 per page; research fees apply for searches exceeding 10 minutes under Government Code § 70627©
    • All files must be viewed within the designated File Viewing Room at the Hall of Justice; files cannot be removed from the courthouse

    The court also accepts fax-filed documents for Civil cases. For fax filing procedures, consult the court’s Civil, Probate & Family Law Fax Filing information on its website.

    Lassen County Family Court Records

    The Family Law Division of the Lassen County Superior Court handles all matters involving marital and domestic partnership relationships, parent-child relationships, and family violence. Case types include:

    • Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage or Domestic Partnership), Legal Separation, and Nullity (Annulment)
    • Child Custody and Visitation
    • Child Support, Spousal Support, and Family Support
    • Marital Property Division
    • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    • Paternity / Parentage Actions
    • Department of Child Support Services matters

    Key Family Law Procedures:

    To file for divorce in Lassen County, at least one spouse must have lived in California for the previous six months and in Lassen County for the previous three months. California is a no-fault divorce state, meaning no one is required to prove wrongdoing. A minimum of six months must pass after the other party is served with divorce papers before the divorce can be finalized, though the process is not automatic at six months.

    For child support matters, the Lassen County Department of Child Support Services provides assistance with obtaining, modifying, or enforcing support orders:

    Lassen County Department of Child Support Services
    Address: 2950 Riverside Drive, Suite 104, Susanville, CA 96130
    Phone: (866) 901-3212

    Family law records, including divorce decrees and custody orders, are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk. Requests for copies follow the same procedure as other court records — in person, by mail, or online using the Research and Copy Request Form. The court’s online portal lists family law cases filed after 1994 that are not sealed or confidential.

    Marriage and vital records are maintained by the Lassen County Clerk-Recorder Division, located at the Historic Courthouse, 220 S. Lassen Street, Suite 5, Susanville, CA 96130. The recorder’s office handles in-person requests on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vital record fees in Lassen County include $29.00 for a certified birth certificate copy and $24.00 for a certified death certificate copy. Marriage record copies are available for a fee of $17.00. Divorce records are obtained from the Superior Court rather than the Clerk-Recorder’s office. Vital records are also available through VitalChek online for those who prefer remote ordering.

    Lassen County Probate Court Records

    Probate proceedings in Lassen County are heard by the Superior Court and encompass the administration of decedents’ estates, probate of wills, establishment and termination of trusts, conservatorships, and guardianships. The Superior Court Clerk maintains all probate filings and case records.

    Probate case records that are not sealed or confidential and were filed after 1994 are searchable through the court’s Case Index & Calendar Portal. The portal displays party and attorney information, the Register of Actions (docket entries), financial records, and scheduled hearing dates.

    To request probate records:

    1. Search for the case online using the Case Index & Calendar Portal to identify the case number and confirm record availability.
    2. Download and complete the LSC-MIS-100 Research and Copy Request Form.
    3. Submit the completed form by one of three methods:
      • In person at the Hall of Justice, 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130, with valid photo ID
      • By mail to Lassen Superior Court, Attn: Records, 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130, with a self-addressed stamped envelope
      • Online via the court’s Research and Copy Request e-form
    4. Pay the applicable copy fee of $0.50 per page plus any applicable research fee for searches lasting more than 10 minutes.

    The court accepts fax-filed documents for probate matters. For probate cases filed before 1994, contact the clerk directly at (530) 251-8205, select option 1 for case information, and choose the appropriate case type. The Records & Information page on the court’s website also provides current guidance on accessing records that may have been purged under Government Code Section 68152, which authorizes routine destruction of court records after prescribed retention periods.