Access Glenn County Court Records
Glenn County court records are kept by the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn. This small Sacramento Valley county has about 28,000 residents and is known for its agricultural economy. The county seat is Willows. A single courthouse handles all case types. Glenn County offers a case search tool through its website, which lets you look up basic case information online. This page explains how to search, fees, and how to get copies of court records in Glenn County.
Glenn County Court Records Quick Facts
Glenn County Court Records Online
The Glenn Superior Court has a case search page on its website. This tool lets you look up case information by name or case number. It covers civil, criminal, family law, and other case types filed in Glenn County.
Here is a screenshot of the Glenn County case search portal.
The portal provides basic case data including party names, case status, and hearing dates for Glenn County court records.
Like all California courts, Glenn County follows Rule 2.503 for electronic record access. Criminal and family law case documents have limits on what you can see remotely. Civil case records offer the broadest access. For full document review in restricted case types, you will need to visit the courthouse in Willows.
For cases that go beyond Glenn County, the California Appellate Courts Case Information System covers appeals. The California DOJ handles personal criminal history requests statewide.
Visiting Glenn County Courthouse
The courthouse in Willows is the only court location in Glenn County. It is a small operation that handles all case types. Walk in with a photo ID, and the clerk can pull files for you to review on site. No charge to look at records. Fees come in when you want copies.
Willows sits along Interstate 5 in the Sacramento Valley. The courthouse is easy to reach from the freeway. Because of the county's small population, the caseload is modest and wait times tend to be short.
| Courthouse | Glenn County Superior Court 526 West Sycamore Street Willows, CA 95988 |
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| Phone | (530) 934-6446 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Note: Call ahead to verify hours since small courts may close for staff training or other reasons.
Court Record Fees in Glenn County
Glenn County uses the statewide fee schedule set by California law. Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $40.00 per document. The clerk charges $15.00 for searches that take more than 10 minutes. Exemplification costs $50.00.
A certified copy of a dissolution judgment is $15.00. Comparing a copy with the original runs $1.00 per page. Online case searches through the court website are free for basic information.
Low-income individuals may apply for a fee waiver. A judge reviews the application and can waive part or all of the fees for Glenn County court records requests. The waiver form is available from the clerk or the California Courts website.
Types of Glenn County Court Records
The Glenn Superior Court handles every category of trial-level case. Civil lawsuits, criminal cases, family law, probate, small claims, and traffic all go through the one courthouse in Willows. Despite the county's small size, the full range of case types gets heard here.
Public access rules are the same as the rest of the state. Civil records have the fewest restrictions. Criminal and family law records limit remote document access. Juvenile records are sealed from the public. Traffic and small claims cases are generally open.
- Civil unlimited and limited cases
- Criminal prosecutions and infractions
- Family law, divorce, custody matters
- Probate and conservatorship
- Small claims and traffic
Records are kept according to Government Code 68152. Civil cases stay for 10 years. Felony records are held for 75 years. Family law files last 30 years.
Legal Resources in Glenn County
Legal Services of Northern California covers Glenn County with free legal help for qualifying residents. Call (916) 551-2150. California Rural Legal Assistance also serves rural areas like Glenn County. Their phone number is (800) 337-0690.
The California Courts Self-Help Center has online forms and guides that apply to all 58 counties. If you are looking up court records in Glenn County on your own, the self-help website is a useful starting point for understanding the process.
Cities in Glenn County
Glenn County has two incorporated cities: Willows and Orland. Both are small communities well under 100,000 people, so there are no separate city court records pages. Other communities include Hamilton City and Artois. All court matters go through the Glenn Superior Court in Willows.
Nearby Counties
Glenn County sits in the northern Sacramento Valley. These counties share borders and each have their own court system with separate records.