Solano County Court Records Search
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Solano County, located between the Sacramento Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area in California, is served by the Superior Court of California, County of Solano. As a unified trial court, the Solano County Superior Court handles all criminal prosecutions, civil disputes, family law proceedings, probate matters, juvenile cases, traffic infractions, and small claims filed within the county. Court operations are spread across three courthouse facilities in Fairfield and Vallejo, with specialized clerk divisions managing records for each case type.
For those seeking to locate court records in California, the process typically begins with the court that handled the case. Records can be accessed through official clerk offices, public access terminals at courthouses, or online case lookup tools. CaliforniaCourts.us may assist in locating publicly available court case information and in identifying the correct court or division for a particular matter. In Solano County specifically, the Superior Court maintains its own online case portal, and each clerk division responds to individual record requests by phone, email, and in person.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Solano County?
Solano County offers several pathways for looking up court case information, whether online, in person, or through written requests to the appropriate clerk division.
Online Case Search
The Solano County Superior Court maintains a public Case Information Portal where users can search for case data by case number, party name, or case type. Case information is updated daily. To access the portal, users must register for an account. Once logged in, the portal provides docket information, hearing dates, and an index of filings. Full remote access to actual case documents is generally limited to parties to the case, their attorneys, court-appointed individuals, and authorized government staff.
In-Person Access
All three Solano County courthouses offer public access terminals where visitors can view electronic case records during business hours. Courthouses are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Clerk’s offices are open for drop-in service from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or by appointment from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Copies of documents from case files can be obtained at the clerk’s office. Copy fees are $0.50 per single-sided page and $1.00 per double-sided page.
Courthouse Locations
| Courthouse | Address | Key Phone Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Justice | 600 Union Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533 | Criminal: (707) 207-7380; Family Law: (707) 207-7340; Probate: (707) 207-7341; Juvenile: (707) 207-7345; Traffic: (707) 207-7360 |
| Old Solano Courthouse | 580 Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533 | Civil Filing: (707) 207-7330; Small Claims: (707) 207-7335 |
| Solano Justice Building | 321 Tuolumne St, Vallejo, CA 94590 | Civil: (707) 561-7830; Criminal: (707) 561-7880; Traffic: (707) 561-7860 |
| Law and Justice Center | 530 Union Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533 | Main: (707) 207-7300 |
Electronic Filing
As of January 2, 2025, under Solano Court Local Rule 20, e-filing is mandatory for attorneys in civil, family, and probate cases. Self-represented parties are exempt but encouraged to participate. Documents may also be filed in person, by mail, or through drop boxes at the Fairfield and Vallejo courthouses.
Filing by Mail
Documents can be mailed to the appropriate clerk division with any applicable fees attached by check. Fax filings are not accepted by Solano County Superior Court.
Are Court Records Public in Solano County?
Court records in Solano County are generally public and available for inspection. The California Public Records Act (Government Code § 6250 et seq.) establishes a fundamental right of access to records relating to government business. The California Rules of Court, particularly Rule 2.503, further govern how and where the public may view electronic court records.
At the courthouse, members of the public may review case records on public access terminals at no cost. Obtaining physical copies requires payment of the applicable copy fees.
However, several categories of records are restricted from public access under state law, court rules, or court order. Records that are not publicly available in Solano County include:
- Juvenile case records
- Sealed or expunged case records
- Adoption records
- Guardianship records (portions may be restricted)
- Child custody evaluations and related confidential reports
- Domestic violence victim information
- Grand jury proceedings
- Medical and mental health records submitted to the court
- Confidential financial information such as Social Security numbers and bank account numbers
- Records protected by attorney-client privilege
- Trade secrets
Court clerks may also redact personal identifying information from publicly available records to protect individual privacy. Restricted records may be accessible to the record subject, their legal representative, authorized government entities, or through a court order granting access.
Solano County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Solano County are prosecuted in the Criminal Division of the Superior Court, which operates out of two locations: the Hall of Justice in Fairfield and the Solano Justice Building in Vallejo.
Criminal Division Contact 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
Email: criminaldivision@solano.courts.ca.gov
Searching Criminal Court Records
Criminal case information can be searched through the court’s Case Information Portal by registering for an account and searching by defendant name or case number. In-person requests can be made at either criminal division clerk’s office during business hours.
California DOJ Criminal History Records
For a comprehensive criminal background check that goes beyond court case records, individuals can request their own criminal history from the California Department of Justice (DOJ). The process involves:
- Download and complete Form BCIA 8016RR (Request to Review and Challenge DOJ Criminal Records).
- Visit a Live Scan fingerprinting location in Solano County or contact the Sheriff’s Office for fingerprinting services.
- Complete Form BCIA 8705 per the enclosed instructions.
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Attach the fingerprint images to the completed form, enclose a $25.00 check or money order payable to the DOJ, and mail to:
California Department of Justice
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis
Record Review & Challenge Section
P.O. Box 160207
Sacramento, CA 95816-0207
Solano County Sheriff’s Office
The Solano County Sheriff’s Records and Warrants Bureau handles requests for arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement records.
Solano County Sheriff’s Office — Records and Warrants Bureau
530 Union Avenue, Suite 100
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (707) 784-7010
Email: SHFRecords@SolanoCounty.gov
The Sheriff’s Office also maintains an online inmate search tool that allows the public to look up current inmates by name.
Solano County Civil Court Records
Civil litigation in Solano County — including contract disputes, personal injury claims, real estate matters, unlawful detainers, civil harassment restraining orders, and appeals — is handled by the Civil Division of the Superior Court. Small claims cases (disputes involving $12,500 or less for individuals) are managed by the Small Claims Division.
Civil Division
Old Solano Courthouse
580 Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533
Filing Clerk: (707) 207-7330
Mediation Center: (707) 207-7413
Law & Motion: (707) 207-7332
Email: civildivision@solano.courts.ca.gov
Small Claims Division
Old Solano Courthouse
580 Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533
Clerk Phone: (707) 207-7335
Clerk Fax: (707) 425-4996
Small Claims Advisor: (707) 863-1643
Email: civildivision@solano.courts.ca.gov
Obtaining Civil Case Records
Copies of documents in civil case files can be obtained by visiting the civil clerk’s office at 580 Texas Street in Fairfield and paying the applicable copy fees ($0.50 per single-sided page, $1.00 per double-sided page). Case information can also be searched online through the Case Information Portal.
Court hearing transcripts must be requested directly from the court reporter who was present at the hearing. The civil clerk’s office can provide contact information for the assigned reporter. Transcript fees vary, and processing may take several weeks.
Civil Filing Fees
Civil filing fees follow the Statewide Filing Fee Schedule established by the Judicial Council of California. For individuals who cannot afford to pay, fee waiver applications are available through the California judicial branch website. Filing may be done in person (by appointment), by mail, through the civil drop box at either the Fairfield or Vallejo courthouse, or electronically for attorneys subject to mandatory e-filing under Local Rule 20.
Civil cases also heard in Vallejo can be filed and accessed at the Solano Justice Building, 321 Tuolumne St, Vallejo, CA 94590, Phone: (707) 561-7830
Solano County Family Court Records
The Family Law Division of the Solano County Superior Court adjudicates matters including dissolution of marriage (divorce), legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, paternity, domestic violence restraining orders, adoptions, guardianships, name changes, emancipation of minors, and foster care proceedings.
Family Law Division
Hall of Justice
600 Union Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533
Clerk Phone: (707) 207-7340
Court Services: (707) 207-7344
Mediation: (707) 207-7347
Family Law Facilitator: (707) 207-7355
Court Investigators: (707) 207-7390
Email: familydivision@solano.courts.ca.gov
Accessing Family Court Records
Family law case data is available through the court’s Case Information Portal. In-person requests can be made at the Family Law clerk’s office in the Hall of Justice. Filing instructions, required forms, and applicable fees are published on the court’s Family Law forms and fees page.
Significant portions of family court records are confidential under California law. Records relating to adoption proceedings, child custody evaluations, domestic violence victim information, and cases involving minors are typically not available to the public. Financial disclosures and certain personal records filed under seal are also restricted. Access to confidential family law records generally requires that the requester be a party to the case, a legal representative, or hold a court order authorizing access.
Divorce Records
Divorce (dissolution) records are maintained by the Family Law Division. Copies can be requested from the clerk’s office in person, or case data can be reviewed through the online portal.
Marriage Records
Marriage licenses and certificates in Solano County are issued and maintained by the Solano County Assessor/Recorder’s Office, not the court. The Recorder has issued vital records for events occurring in Solano County since 1845. Marriage certificates are typically available approximately one week after the marriage license is submitted.
Marriage certificates can be ordered in person, by mail, or online. The fee is $21.00 per copy. Online orders incur an additional $7.00 service charge. Mail requests require a notarized sworn statement and should be sent to:
Solano County Assessor/Recorder
675 Texas Street, Suite 2700
Fairfield, CA 94533-6338
Phone: (707) 784-6294
Email: Recorder@solanocounty.com
Birth and Death Records
Birth certificates ($36.00 per copy) and death certificates ($28.00 per copy) are also available through the Recorder’s Office vital records section. California law requires two types of certified copies: authorized copies (available to individuals who can prove qualifying relationship under Health and Safety Code § 103526©) and informational copies (available to anyone but marked as not valid for establishing identity). If the requested record cannot be located, the fee is still retained per Health and Safety Code § 103650. Birth certificates become public 75 years after the date of birth, and death records become public 50 years after the date of death.
Solano County Probate Court Records
The Probate Division of the Solano County Superior Court handles decedents’ estates, trusts, conservatorships, guardianships, and related petitions. The Probate Division operates out of the Hall of Justice in Fairfield.
Probate Division
Hall of Justice
600 Union Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533
Clerk Phone: (707) 207-7341
Court Investigators: (707) 207-7390
Email: familydivision@solano.courts.ca.gov
Types of Probate Matters
The division handles a range of proceedings, including formal probate of estates valued over $184,500, small estate affidavits, petitions to determine succession to real property for estates of $184,500 or less (under Probate Code § 13151), spousal property petitions, guardianships of minors, conservatorships of adults, and trust administration. Common petition forms include DE-111 (Petition for Letters Testamentary or Administration), DE-221 (Spousal Property Petition), and DE-310 (Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property).
Any person who has custody of a decedent’s will is required under Probate Code § 8200 to lodge the original with the Probate clerk within 30 days and send a copy to the executor.
Searching Probate Records
Probate case data can be searched through the Case Information Portal. For copies of probate documents, visit the clerk’s office at the Hall of Justice during business hours. Copy fees are $0.50 per single-sided page and $1.00 per double-sided page. Certified copies cost more and should be discussed with the clerk.
The court publishes Probate Pre-Grants and Notes on all probate matters except guardianship and conservatorship cases, which are posted after 2:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled hearing.
Guardianship Proceedings
Guardianship petitions are filed through the Probate Division. A guardianship packet is available at the Family Law and Probate Division clerk’s office in both Fairfield and Vallejo. The court also provides a self-help video to assist petitioners who are filing without an attorney. For legal referrals, the Solano County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service can be reached at (707) 422-5087.
E-Filing for Probate
Electronic filing is now available for probate letters and bonds in decedent, guardianship, and conservatorship matters through the court’s e-filing system. Since January 2, 2025, e-filing has been mandatory for attorneys in probate cases under Local Rule 20. Self-represented parties remain exempt but may voluntarily e-file.