Lassen County Court Records
Court records in Lassen County are managed by the Superior Court of California, County of Lassen, based in Susanville. This is one of the more remote courts in the state, serving a county in the far northeast corner of California. Lassen County has a population of about 30,000 people. The court handles civil, criminal, family law, probate, small claims, and traffic cases. This page explains how to find and access Lassen County court records through the online portal and at the courthouse.
Lassen County Court Records Quick Facts
Lassen County Court Records Online
The Lassen County Superior Court provides a case index and calendar portal for public use. You can access it through the Lassen County Case Index Portal. This tool lets you look up case information by name or case number. It covers the main case types including civil, criminal, family, and traffic matters.
The portal below is from the Lassen County court online services page.
This tool gives you a starting point for searching Lassen County court records without visiting the courthouse.
Like all California courts, Lassen County follows Rule 2.503, which limits remote access to certain case types. Criminal and family law case documents are restricted online. You can see the register of actions and hearing dates for these cases, but the full documents may only be viewable at the courthouse. Civil records have fewer restrictions and show more detail through the portal.
Lassen County is a small court. The online system may not go as far back in time as larger courts. Older records could be paper-only. If you need a very old record, contact the clerk to ask about availability.
Visit the Lassen County Courthouse
The courthouse is in Susanville. It is the only court location in the county. You can walk in during business hours and ask the clerk to pull a case file. There is no fee to view records in person. Bring a photo ID. The clerk can search by name or case number.
Since Lassen County is small, the staff can often help you find what you need quickly. All case types are handled at this single location. If a file is stored offsite or archived, the clerk can tell you how long it will take to retrieve it.
| Courthouse | Superior Court of California, County of Lassen 2610 Riverside Drive Susanville, CA 96130 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Phone | (530) 251-8205 |
Court Record Fees in Lassen County
Lassen County charges the standard California fees for court records. Plain copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $40.00 per document. A clerk search that takes more than 10 minutes runs $15.00. Certified dissolution judgments are $15.00. Exemplification of a record costs $50.00.
Payment at the clerk's window can be made with cash, check, or money order. Ask about credit card acceptance before your visit. For mail requests, send a check or money order along with your request letter to the court.
- Plain copies: $0.50 per page
- Certified copies: $40.00 per document
- Clerk search fee: $15.00 (over 10 minutes)
- Dissolution judgment certified copy: $15.00
Fee waivers are available. File a request with the court if you cannot afford the fees. The judge will review your financial information and decide. The California Courts Self-Help Center provides the forms you need.
Types of Lassen County Court Records
The Lassen County Superior Court keeps records for all trial-level cases. Civil cases cover contract disputes, property claims, and personal injury lawsuits. Criminal records include felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. Family law files hold divorce cases, custody orders, and domestic violence restraining orders. Probate records deal with estates and conservatorships.
Small claims cases involve smaller dollar amounts. Traffic cases are common and create their own records. California law sets retention periods for each type. Civil unlimited cases stay for 10 years. Felonies are kept 75 years. Family law records are held for 30 years. Adoption records are permanent.
Note: Juvenile records are confidential in Lassen County, as they are across all of California, and cannot be accessed without a court order.
Legal Help in Lassen County
The Lassen County Superior Court has a self-help center for people representing themselves. Staff can help with forms, court procedures, and finding records. It is free to use.
Legal Services of Northern California offers free legal aid to qualifying residents in Lassen County. Call (916) 551-2150 to learn about available services. They handle housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer issues. California Rural Legal Assistance also serves rural areas like Lassen County. Reach them at (800) 337-0690.
The California Courts Self-Help Center website has statewide guides and forms that work for Lassen County court records and all case types. You can download forms, read step-by-step guides, and find answers to common court questions there.
Cities in Lassen County
Lassen County includes Susanville, which is the county seat and the main population center. No city in Lassen County has a population over 100,000. All court cases file through the Lassen County Superior Court in Susanville. Other communities include Westwood, Herlong, Doyle, and Bieber.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Lassen County. Each has its own court system and separate records.