Placer County Court Records

Placer County stretches from the Sacramento suburbs all the way to the shores of Lake Tahoe in Northern California. The Placer County Superior Court, part of the state's unified trial court system, has jurisdiction over all criminal, civil, family law, probate, juvenile, and traffic matters filed in the county. Court facilities are spread across Roseville, Auburn, and Tahoe City, with the main courthouse — the Hon. Howard G. Gibson Courthouse — located in Roseville. Whether you need to verify a case disposition, get certified copies of a judgment, or research a family law filing, Placer County offers both in-person and online options for accessing court records.

If you're searching for California court records, you can use resources maintained by individual superior courts, county clerk-recorder offices, and online case access portals. The Self-Help Center at the Placer County Superior Court offers free procedural guidance for self-represented litigants. For statewide court information — including judicial forms and case law links — CaliforniaCourts.us can help you find publicly available case information and connect with county-level resources.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Placer County?

There are several ways to find court case records in Placer County, depending on whether you need basic case status or full document copies.

Online Case Search

The Placer County Superior Court maintains an Online Portal where the public can search criminal, civil, traffic, and family law case information without creating an account. You can search by last name and first name, last name and first initial, company name, or case number. Family and civil case numbers begin with S, while criminal cases use the prefix 62. The portal shows case summaries, hearing dates, and the parties involved, though the most recent filings may not yet appear.

In-Person Search

Public access terminals are available at the Hon. Howard G. Gibson Courthouse in Roseville for looking up case numbers. You can also ask to view physical case files at the clerk's counter — just be prepared to leave a valid photo ID with the clerk while reviewing them.

If you don't have a case number, the clerk can perform a name search. A $15.00 fee applies if the search takes more than ten minutes to complete.

Records and Copy Request by Mail

To request copies by mail, complete and submit the Records and Copy Request form (PL-CW001) to the appropriate court division. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check payable to Placer Superior Court.

Key Copy Fees

Service	Fee
Plain copies	$0.50 per page
Certified copies	$0.50 per page + $25.00 per document
Name search (over 10 minutes)	$15.00 per name

Keep in mind that separate requests must be submitted for different case types — criminal and civil records, for example, cannot be combined in a single request. Phone, email, and fax copy requests are not accepted.

Court Locations and Contact Information

Location	Address	Phone
Hon. Howard G. Gibson Courthouse	10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678	(916) 408-6000
Historic Courthouse	101 Maple Street, Auburn, CA 95603	(916) 408-6000
Tahoe Courthouse	2501 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA 96145	(530) 584-3460
Juvenile Courthouse	11270 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603	(530) 745-2100

Clerk's Office hours at all locations are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding court holidays.

General Mailing Address

Placer County Superior Court
P.O. Box 619072
Roseville, CA 95661-9072

Are Court Records Public in Placer County?

Court records in Placer County are presumptively open to public inspection. The California Public Records Act (CPRA), now codified in Government Code 7920.000–7931.000, establishes the public's right to access government records, including those related to the conduct of public business. California Rule of Court 10.500 further promotes transparency by requiring public access to judicial administrative records such as court budgets and management information.

The Placer County Superior Court's policy states that all documents in court files are public records, except for items deemed confidential by statute, regulation, court rule, court order, or case law. Rule 2.503 of the California Rules of Court specifies which electronic court records are available remotely versus only at courthouse terminals.

Records restricted from public access include:

Medical and mental health information
Juvenile court records
Adoption records
Records sealed or expunged by court order
Personnel records containing home addresses, phone numbers, private email addresses, and Social Security numbers where disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy
Confidential commercial and financial information
Records exempt or prohibited from disclosure under state or federal law
Complaints and investigative files maintained by the Attorney General, Department of Justice, or law enforcement agencies

Files that are currently calendared are unavailable two days before and three days after a hearing. Off-site files require approximately three weeks to retrieve once requested.

Placer County Criminal Court Records

Criminal matters in Placer County — including felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions — are adjudicated by the Placer County Superior Court. Criminal case records encompass complaints, arraignment documents, motions, plea agreements, trial transcripts, sentencing orders, and probation records.

Searching Criminal Case Records

Start with the court's Online Portal, which lets you search criminal case information by defendant name or case number to view case summaries, charges, and hearing schedules.

If you need document copies, submit a completed Records and Copy Request form (PL-CW001) in person or by mail to the Criminal Division. Include the case number, the defendant's name, and the specific documents you need. Payment of $0.50 per page for plain copies — or $25.00 plus $0.50 per page for certified copies — must accompany the request. Make checks payable to Placer Superior Court.

Placer County Sheriff's Office

The Placer County Sheriff's Office Records Division provides copies of police reports, accident reports, and certain criminal history information. Services generally require an appointment. You can also submit public records requests through the Sheriff's Office online portal.

Placer County Sheriff's Office
Address: 2929 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: (530) 889-7800

Statewide Criminal History Records

To request your own criminal history record, submit Live Scan fingerprint images from any authorized site to the California Department of Justice. The DOJ processing fee is $25.00, and results are mailed to the requester. The DOJ is the state's official repository for criminal records and also provides certified copies of criminal history upon request.

Placer County Civil Court Records

The Civil Division of the Placer County Superior Court handles lawsuits involving contract disputes, personal injury, professional negligence, unlawful detainer, small claims, property disputes, and other non-criminal matters. Civil filings, court orders, judgments, and related documents are maintained by the clerk at the main courthouse in Roseville.

Accessing Civil Records Online

The court's case search portal lets you look up civil case information by party name or case number. The system displays case summaries, party names, and hearing dates, though full document images may not always be available electronically.

In-Person Access

You can view up to five civil or probate files at a time at the clerk's counter — or up to 50 if you request them in chronological order. Leave a photo ID with staff while viewing the files. For copying, the clerk will produce up to 25 pages while you wait; larger requests are typically ready for pickup within about two weeks.

Filing Fees

Civil filing fees follow the Statewide Civil Fee Schedule, which the Judicial Council of California updates regularly. Fee waivers are available for eligible low-income individuals under California Rules of Court, Rule 3.55. The court's Self-Help Center offers free assistance with divorce, legal separation, small claims, and child support matters, including help choosing and completing the right forms.

Small Claims

Small claims cases are heard at the Gibson Courthouse. Judicial Council forms and local forms are available on the court's website.

Contact the Civil Division

Phone: (916) 408-6000, Option 5

Placer County Family Court Records

The Family Division of the Placer County Superior Court handles divorce (dissolution of marriage), legal separation, paternity, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and domestic violence restraining orders. The court also offers mediation through its Family Court Services program to help parents work through custody and visitation disputes.

Requesting Family Court Records

Family law case information can be searched through the Online Portal. To get copies of family court documents, complete the Records and Copy Request form (PL-CW001) and submit it to the Family Division. Standard copy fees apply — $0.50 per page for plain copies, and $25.00 per document plus $0.50 per page for certified copies.

Certain family law records — particularly those involving minors, domestic violence, and juvenile proceedings — are confidential and may be restricted from public access by statute or court order.

Contact the Family Division

Phone: (916) 408-6000, Option 6

Marriage Records

Certified copies of marriage certificates are available from the Placer County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Under California Health and Safety Code 103526, only authorized individuals — including the registrant, a spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, domestic partner, or attorney representing the registrant — may receive an authorized certified copy. All others receive an informational certified copy.

To request a marriage certificate, complete the Marriage Certificate Application and submit it in person or by mail. Online orders are also available through VitalChek (additional service fees apply).

Marriage Certificate Fees

Record Type	Fee
Public marriage certificate	$17.00
Confidential marriage certificate	$22.00

Clerk-Recorder's Office

Address: 2954 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603
Phone (Recording): (530) 886-5600
Phone (Clerk): (530) 886-5610
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Divorce Records

Copies of divorce decrees are maintained by the Placer County Superior Court. Submit the Records and Copy Request form to the Family Division to request a copy. The fee is $0.50 per page. For mail requests, include a check payable to Placer Superior Court and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Birth and Death Records

The Clerk-Recorder's Office registers all births and deaths occurring in Placer County. Requests for birth and death certificates require your relationship to the registrant, a valid government-issued ID, and the applicable fee. Authorized individuals receive a certified copy; all others receive an informational copy. Current costs for vital record copies are listed on the Clerk-Recorder's fee schedule.

Placer County Probate Court Records

Probate matters in Placer County are handled by the Probate Division of the Superior Court's Civil Division. The court oversees proceedings involving decedents' estates and wills, trust administration, guardianships of minors, and conservatorships of adults who cannot manage their personal needs or financial affairs.

Types of Probate Matters

The Placer County Probate Division handles: probate of wills, estate administration (with and without a will), petitions for letters of administration, trust disputes, guardianship of minors (excluding those arising from juvenile dependency cases), conservatorship of adults, and mental health-related conservatorships. For step-by-step instructions and necessary forms, the court directs litigants to the California Courts Self-Help website.

How to Request Probate Records

You can search probate case records on the court's Online Portal by case number or party name. To request document copies from a probate file, complete the Records and Copy Request form (PL-CW001) and submit it to the Civil Division — either in person at the Gibson Courthouse in Roseville or by mail.

Standard copy charges apply:

Plain copies: $0.50 per page
Certified copies: $25.00 per document + $0.50 per page

Include a check made payable to Placer Superior Court and a self-addressed stamped envelope for mail requests. For in-person requests, you can view up to five probate files at a time — or up to 50 in chronological order. Off-site files typically take up to three weeks to retrieve.

Probate forms — including Judicial Council forms and local court forms — are available on the court's website. Current filing fee information for all probate matters is listed on the court's fee schedule page.

Contact the Probate/Civil Division