Yuba County Court Records Search

Yuba County is one of California’s original 27 counties, with its county seat in the city of Marysville. The Yuba County Superior Court exercises jurisdiction over all criminal, civil, family, and probate matters within the county. Whether you need to check on a pending case, obtain a certified copy of a judgment, or research historical filings, several pathways exist for accessing court records — from the clerk’s counter at the courthouse to web-based portals available around the clock.

Residents and legal professionals in California can begin locating court case information through official clerk offices, self-service public access terminals at courthouses, and dedicated online case-search tools. The statewide resource at CaliforniaCourts.us may also assist in identifying publicly available case data across California’s trial courts. For Yuba County specifically, the Superior Court maintains its own online case access system with records dating back to 1999, requiring no registration for general public searches.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Yuba County?

Yuba County Superior Court operates from two facilities in Marysville. The main courthouse houses most divisions, while the Richard A. Shoenig Annex handles Family Court Services and the Self-Help Center.

Yuba County Superior Court — Main Courthouse
Address: 215 Fifth Street, Suite 200, Marysville, CA 95901
Phone: (530) 740-1800
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Richard A. Shoenig Annex
Address: 120 Fifth Street, Marysville, CA 95901
Phone: (530) 740-1850
Fax: (530) 740-1851

To look up a case, you have three primary options:

Online portal — The court’s public case access portal allows anyone to view case actions, hearing dates, and party information for cases filed since 1999. No account is needed for basic searches. Attorneys who wish to view documents must submit an Attorney Access Agreement and provide their California Bar Number; processing takes up to seven days. Parties to a case can request expanded access by filing a Party Designee Access Request Form along with proof of identity. Approved press representatives may also receive enhanced portal access after submitting a Media Access Portal Agreement.
In-person kiosks — Public-access computer terminals are available at the Self-Help/Information Center inside the Shoenig Annex during regular business hours. Printouts cost $0.25 per page.
Clerk’s office requests — You can request copies of court documents at the clerk’s window or by mail. Provide the case number or party names and the type of document you need. The clerk’s office accepts cash, checks, and money orders.

Key department phone extensions (all via (530) 740-1800):

Division	Extension	Fax
Civil / Small Claims / Probate	Ext. 6	(530) 740-1821
Criminal	Ext. 4	(530) 740-1841
Family Law	Ext. 5	(530) 740-1821
Traffic (Adult)	Ext. 3	(530) 740-1821
Jury Services	(530) 740-1890	(530) 740-1891
Collections	(530) 740-1830	(530) 740-1831

Free parking is limited to two-hour spots near the courthouse, enforced by Marysville Police. A municipal lot at 4th and C Streets offers longer-term parking at no charge.

Are Court Records Public in Yuba County?

California law establishes a strong presumption of public access to court records. Under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.550, court records are open to the public for inspection unless a specific statute, rule, or court order requires otherwise. Rule 2.502 defines “court records” broadly to include all filed documents, papers, exhibits, and transcripts — whether in paper or electronic form — as well as any photographs, films, or electronic recordings that form part of a case file.

Several categories of records carry restrictions or are entirely confidential:

Sealed records — A court may seal records upon motion under Rules 2.550–2.551 if there is an overriding interest that overcomes the right of public access. Sealed records cannot be inspected without a court order.
Juvenile case files — Records in juvenile delinquency and dependency proceedings are confidential under Welfare and Institutions Code § 827.
Mental health proceedings — Filings in Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) conservatorship cases and other mental health matters carry heightened confidentiality.
Adoption records — Sealed upon finalization of the adoption under Family Code § 9200.
Sexual assault victim information — Personal identifying details of victims in sexual assault cases may be redacted or restricted.
Child support enforcement records — Certain documents in Department of Child Support Services actions are treated as confidential.

Personal identifiers such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and dates of birth must be redacted from publicly filed documents under Rule 1.201 and California Rules of Court, Rule 2.507. Filers bear responsibility for redacting protected information before submission.

The California Public Records Act (Government Code § 7920.000 et seq.) governs access to records held by executive-branch agencies but does not directly control judicial branch records, which are instead governed by the Rules of Court and the trial court’s own policies. When records fall outside a statutory exemption, any member of the public may inspect them during regular clerk office hours or through the court’s electronic access tools.

Yuba County Criminal Court Records

Criminal case records in Yuba County are maintained by the Superior Court’s Criminal Division. These include complaints, informations, indictments, motions, court orders, sentencing documents, minutes, and dispositions.

Searching criminal records:

Online — The Yuba County case access portal contains criminal case information dating back to 1999. Enter a defendant’s name or case number to retrieve docket entries, hearing dates, and case status. Document images are available to registered attorneys and authorized parties.
In person — Visit the clerk’s office at 215 Fifth Street, Suite 200, during business hours. Public-access terminals are also available at the Shoenig Annex.
By mail — Send a written request with the case number or defendant’s name, the specific documents needed, and payment for applicable fees to the clerk’s mailing address.

Copy and search fees:

Search fee: $15 per name
Copies: $0.50 per page
Certification: $0.40 per page (in addition to the copy fee)

Criminal history background checks:

Court records and criminal history records are distinct. A court case search reveals only matters filed in Yuba County Superior Court. For a statewide criminal history, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains the official repository. Obtaining a personal rap sheet requires a Live Scan fingerprint submission.

Yuba County Sheriff’s Records Division provides Live Scan fingerprint services by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact the Records Division at (530) 749-7778 or by email at SHRecords@co.yuba.ca.us, Fax: (530) 741-6445 The Sheriff’s Records Unit page has additional details and scheduling information.
The DOJ Live Scan rolling fee is $25, plus any applicable agency fees. Results are sent directly to the requesting agency, not to the applicant.
For a personal record review, individuals may also submit a request by mail to the California DOJ, Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis, P.O. Box 160207, Sacramento, CA 95816-0207.

Basic arrest-log information — such as the name, charges, and booking date of adults arrested by Yuba County agencies — is generally disclosable to the public under California Government Code § 7923.610. Full investigative reports, however, are typically exempt from disclosure while a case is under active investigation.

Yuba County Civil Court Records

The Civil Division of the Yuba County Superior Court handles lawsuits involving contracts, personal injury, property disputes, civil rights claims, unlawful detainers (evictions), name changes, civil harassment restraining orders, and small claims matters.

Civil Division Contact:
Phone: (530) 740-1800, Ext. 6
Fax: (530) 740-1821
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

How to request or search civil records:

Use the court’s online case access portal to search by case number or party name. Basic case action information is available without registration.
Visit the public-access kiosks at the Self-Help Center in the Shoenig Annex during regular hours.
Submit a written request to the clerk’s office by mail or in person with the case number and a description of the documents needed.

Fees:

Case search: $15 per name
Photocopies: $0.50 per page
Certification: $0.40 per page
Court-reporter fee for law and motion hearings: $30 per moving paper (due at filing)

Filing fees for new civil actions are established by the California State Legislature and collected by the court. The court’s fee schedule page provides current amounts and links to the statewide civil fees information published by the Judicial Council. Common filing fees include first-paper fees for unlimited civil cases, limited civil cases, and small claims actions.

Telephonic appearances are available for law-and-motion matters, trial-setting conferences, and case-management conferences through CourtCall at (888) 882-6878. Arrangements must be made at least five business days before the hearing.

Forms for civil filings — including small claims, unlawful detainers, and civil harassment petitions — are available through the Forms and Filing section of the Yuba County Superior Court website, as well as through the Judicial Council’s statewide forms library.

Property records are not held by the court but are maintained by the Yuba County Clerk-Recorder and the Assessor’s Office. Deed records can be searched through the Clerk-Recorder’s online document search, and assessed values are available via the Property Assessment Search.

Yuba County Family Court Records

Family law matters in Yuba County — including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child custody, child support, domestic violence restraining orders, and paternity actions — are heard by the Superior Court’s Family Law Division.

Family Law Division Contact:
Phone: (530) 740-1800, Ext. 5
Fax: (530) 740-1821

Family Court Services (mediation and custody evaluations):
Address: 215 Fifth Street, Suite 318, Marysville, CA 95901
Phone: (530) 740-1850
Fax: (530) 740-1851

Self-Help Attorney / Family Law Facilitator:
Phone: (530) 740-1850, Ext. 2

Family law case records follow the same general public-access presumption as other civil records, although specific protections apply. Confidential documents filed under the Family Code — such as income and expense declarations containing Social Security numbers, financial account details, and other sensitive personal information — must be submitted on Judicial Council forms that separate public and confidential data.

Searching family court records:

The online portal includes family law case listings, though access to certain documents may be restricted to parties and their attorneys.
In-person requests can be made at the clerk’s window; the same per-page copy and certification fees apply as in other civil divisions.

Divorce records:

Certified or informational copies of a divorce judgment can be obtained from the Civil Division for a fee of $15 per copy. Requesters should provide the case number or the full names of both parties and the approximate date of filing.

Marriage records:

Marriage licenses and certificates are not court records — they are maintained by the Yuba County Clerk-Recorder.

Yuba County Clerk-Recorder
Address: 915 8th Street, Suite 107, Marysville, CA 95901
Phone: (530) 749-7850
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Certified copies of marriage certificates can be requested in person, by mail, or online through the Clerk-Recorder’s Self-Service System. As of January 1, 2026, the fee for an authorized certified copy is $19; an informational copy is also $19. Mail requests require a completed marriage certificate application, a notarized sworn statement, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and the appropriate fee. Online orders may be placed through VitalChek with additional processing fees.

Birth and death records:

These vital records are issued by the Clerk-Recorder to eligible applicants — generally the registrant, a parent, a legal representative, or a person with a documented direct and tangible interest. Fees effective January 1, 2026:

Record Type	Authorized Copy	Informational Copy
Birth Certificate	$31	$31
Death Certificate	$26	$26

Mail applications require a notarized sworn statement. Application forms are available on the Clerk-Recorder’s certified copies page:

Processing for mail and online requests typically takes two to three business days, not including delivery time. Fees are non-refundable; if no record is located, a Certificate of No Record is issued.

Yuba County Probate Court Records

Probate, trust, guardianship, conservatorship, and LPS conservatorship matters fall under the Civil Division of the Yuba County Superior Court. The Probate Division page on the court’s website provides procedural guidance and links to current probate notes.

Probate Contact:
Phone: (530) 740-1800, Ext. 6
Fax: (530) 740-1821

Types of matters handled:

Probate of estates — Court-supervised administration of a deceased person’s assets. In California, formal probate is generally required when the decedent’s solely owned assets exceed $184,500 in value (as periodically adjusted). Smaller estates may qualify for simplified transfer procedures.
Trusts — Disputes involving living trusts and testamentary trusts, including petitions for trust administration, accountings, and trustee removal.
Guardianships — Petitions to appoint a guardian for a minor child who is not in the custody of a parent, or to manage a minor’s property.
Conservatorships — Appointments of a conservator to manage the personal care or finances of an adult who cannot manage their own affairs due to age, injury, developmental disability, or mental illness. LPS conservatorships address individuals with severe mental health conditions.

How to search probate records:

The online case access portal includes probate case data. Staff-prepared Probate Notes — evaluations of pending probate calendar matters — are posted on the court’s website and remain available for approximately three months. When a probate note recommends granting a petition, no appearance is typically required.

Fees:

Standard copy and certification fees apply: $0.50 per page for copies and $0.40 per page for certification. Filing fees for probate petitions are set by state law; the court’s fee schedule provides current amounts for estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and related filings.

Forms:

Judicial Council probate forms — including petitions for probate, letters of administration, inventories and appraisals, and accountings — are available through the court’s Forms and Filing page. The Self-Help Center at the Shoenig Annex can assist self-represented litigants with form selection and general procedural questions, though court staff cannot provide legal advice.

Probate records are generally public, with the exception of certain guardianship and conservatorship records involving minors or protected persons where the court has ordered confidentiality. Adoption-related records processed through the probate calendar are sealed upon finalization.