Calaveras County Court Records
Calaveras County court records are maintained by the Superior Court of California, County of Calaveras. With around 46,000 people, this Gold Country county sits between the Sierra foothills and the Central Valley. The county seat is San Andreas, where the courthouse handles all case types. Calaveras County has an online portal for case searches powered by Tyler Technologies. This page goes over how to search, what fees apply, and how to get copies of court records in Calaveras County.
Calaveras County Court Records Quick Facts
Calaveras County Court Records Online
The Calaveras Superior Court has an online search portal. The Calaveras Tyler Portal lets you look up cases by name, case number, or date. It covers civil, criminal, family law, probate, small claims, and traffic cases.
Here is a look at the Calaveras County court portal search page.
The Tyler Technologies portal shows case status, party names, hearing dates, and register of actions data for Calaveras County cases.
No account is needed to search. The portal is free to use for basic lookups. Full document viewing may be restricted for some case types under California Rules of Court Rule 2.503. Criminal and family law documents may only be viewable at the courthouse. Civil records tend to have broader online access. The Appellate Courts Case Information System covers higher court cases that may have started in Calaveras County.
Visit the Calaveras County Courthouse
San Andreas has the only courthouse in Calaveras County. You can go in person to view case files at no charge. The clerk will pull records for you if you give them a name or case number. Bring a photo ID. Copies cost extra, but viewing is free.
The courthouse is a short drive from Angels Camp and Murphys. If you live on the west side of the county near Valley Springs, it is about a 20-minute drive. The court staff handle a lower volume of cases than urban courts, so you can usually get help quickly.
| Courthouse | Calaveras County Superior Court 400 Government Center Drive San Andreas, CA 95249 |
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| Phone | (209) 754-3224 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Note: Call ahead to verify hours, especially around holidays or if weather conditions affect the area.
Fees for Calaveras County Court Records
Calaveras County uses the statewide fee schedule. Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies run $40.00 per document. The search fee is $15.00 if the clerk spends more than 10 minutes on your request. Exemplification costs $50.00. Comparing a copy with the original is $1.00 per page.
Certified copies of dissolution judgments are $15.00 across all California counties, and Calaveras is no different. Online portal searches do not cost anything. Fees only kick in when you want physical copies or certified documents.
If you cannot afford the fees, you can apply for a fee waiver. The court has forms for this. A judge will look at your financial situation and decide whether to waive some or all fees for your Calaveras County court records request.
Types of Records in Calaveras County
The Calaveras Superior Court hears all trial-level case types. Civil cases include personal injury, contract disputes, and property matters. Criminal cases cover everything from felonies to traffic infractions. Family law cases deal with divorce, custody, and support. Probate cases involve wills, estates, and conservatorships. Small claims cases handle lower-dollar disputes.
Public access varies by case type. Civil records are the most open and easiest to view online. Criminal and family law records have limits on what shows up in remote searches. Juvenile records are confidential. Sealed records do not appear in any public search, whether online or in person.
- Civil unlimited and limited cases
- Criminal and traffic cases
- Family law, divorce, and custody
- Probate and estate matters
- Small claims disputes
Legal Help in Calaveras County
Legal Services of Northern California provides free legal help to qualifying residents in Calaveras County. Call (916) 551-2150. California Rural Legal Assistance is another resource at (800) 337-0690. Both handle civil matters for low-income individuals.
The California Courts Self-Help Center has forms and guides that apply to all 58 counties. The Calaveras courthouse clerk can also point you to local resources and explain how to find specific court records. The state's self-help site is a solid starting point if you do not have a lawyer.
Note: Legal aid groups cannot help with every type of case, but they can usually tell you where to go for the kind of help you need.
Cities in Calaveras County
Calaveras County has the city of Angels Camp as its only incorporated city. Other communities include San Andreas, Murphys, Valley Springs, Arnold, and Copperopolis. None have a population over 100,000, so there are no separate city court records pages. All court matters go through the Calaveras Superior Court in San Andreas.
Nearby Counties
Calaveras County sits in the Gold Country between the Sierra Nevada and the Central Valley. These counties share borders with Calaveras and have their own court systems.