Find Roseville Court Records
Court records for Roseville are filed at the Placer County Superior Court. Roseville has about 148,000 residents and is the largest city in Placer County, located just northeast of Sacramento. The Placer County courthouse in Roseville handles many local cases. You can search for civil, criminal, family, and small claims records through the court's online portal or by going to the courthouse. This page explains where to look, what the costs are, and how to get legal assistance for court records in Roseville.
Roseville Court Records Quick Facts
Roseville Court Records Location
The Placer County Superior Court has a courthouse in Roseville that serves the city. The county seat is in Auburn, where the main courthouse is also located. Roseville is the most populous city in the county, and many cases from the area are handled at the local branch.
Roseville does not run its own court system. All cases go through Placer County. The court handles civil, criminal, family law, probate, small claims, and traffic matters. Whether the case started in Roseville, Auburn, or another Placer County city, the records are in the county system.
For in-person records requests, visit the courthouse during business hours. Bring a photo ID. The clerk can help you look up cases and make copies of documents in the Roseville court records system.
| Court System | Placer County Superior Court |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Auburn, CA |
| Largest City | Roseville |
Search Roseville Records Online
The Placer County Superior Court has an online portal for searching court records. You can look up cases by name or case number. The portal covers civil, criminal, family, and other case types in the county, including cases from Roseville.
The online system shows case index information, hearing dates, and the register of actions. It is a convenient way to check on case status without visiting the courthouse. For basic lookups, this is the fastest option.
The Placer County online portal page provides access to Roseville case records.
For Roseville cases that went to appeal, the statewide court opinions database has published decisions from the Third Appellate District.
Remote access limits apply to certain case types. Criminal and family law documents cannot be viewed online under California Rule of Court 2.503. The portal shows basic data for these case types but not full documents. You need to visit the courthouse for complete criminal or family files from Roseville. Civil records have the broadest online access.
Court Records Fees in Roseville
Placer County follows the statewide fee schedule. Copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $40.00. Search fees are $15.00 when the clerk spends more than 10 minutes. A certified dissolution judgment is $15.00. Exemplification is $50.00.
These fees apply at all Placer County courthouse locations. In-person visits, mailed requests, and online document access all carry the same rates. If you need several documents, costs can build up. Plan ahead for what you actually need from Roseville court records.
Fee waivers are available for people with low income. The court has a form you can fill out. A judge will review it and decide whether to reduce or eliminate fees.
Legal Help for Roseville Residents
Legal Services of Northern California at (916) 551-2150 serves the Roseville and Placer County area. They handle housing, family law, and public benefits cases for low-income people. If you need help navigating court records or filing paperwork, contact them.
The Placer County Superior Court has a self-help center where staff help with forms, filing steps, and finding records. This is a free service. The California Courts Self-Help Center online also has guides for every case type that apply to Roseville cases.
The Placer County Bar Association can refer you to a local attorney if you need legal advice. For a small consultation fee, you can speak with a lawyer who handles the type of case related to your records request.
Types of Court Records in Roseville
Placer County keeps records for all case types filed from Roseville. Civil records cover lawsuits, evictions, and contract disputes. Criminal records include felonies and misdemeanors. Family law files hold divorce, custody, and support orders. Probate records handle wills and estates. Small claims and traffic cases also create records in the system.
Access depends on the case type. Civil records are the most open. Criminal and family law documents have restrictions on remote access. Juvenile records are always confidential.
- Civil unlimited: retained 10 years
- Civil judgments: retained permanently
- Felony: retained 75 years
- Family law: retained 30 years
- Small claims: retained 10 years
Government Code Section 68152 sets these retention periods. After they expire, Roseville court records may be destroyed. Request copies before the retention period runs out if you need them.
Placer County Court Records
Roseville is in Placer County. All court filings go through the Placer County Superior Court. For full details on the county court system, online portals, and resources, visit the Placer County court records page.
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