Lassen County Docket Records

Lassen County Superior Court provides limited online access to court dockets for cases filed after 1994. The court uses a case portal that covers civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. Cases filed before 1994 are not available in the online system. You need to contact the clerk office for those older records. The courthouse is in Susanville at 2610 Riverside Drive. Call 530-251-8205 for assistance with case searches or records requests. The clerk office can help you find dockets at public terminals or provide copies for a fee.

Online Docket Access

Lassen County has an online case portal for cases filed after 1994. The portal lets you search by party name or case number. Results show basic case information and docket entries. You can view hearing dates and case status. Some documents may be available to view online.

The court website at www.lassen.courts.ca.gov provides information about accessing the case portal. If you need help using the system, call the clerk office at 530-251-8205. Staff can walk you through the search process or search for you over the phone.

For cases filed before 1994, you must contact the clerk office directly. These older records are not in the electronic system. The clerk may need time to locate and retrieve paper files from storage. Call ahead to ask about availability and wait times for older case records.

Lassen County Superior Court

The courthouse is at 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130. The clerk office is open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. You can visit in person to search at public terminals. This is free. The clerk can also print copies of dockets and documents. The copy fee is fifty cents per page.

Bring valid ID when you visit the courthouse. You may go through security screening at the entrance. Clerk staff can answer questions about filing requirements, court procedures, and how to obtain records. If you need certified copies, staff will prepare them for you and collect the certification fee plus the per page charge.

Types of Court Dockets

Lassen County court dockets cover all case types heard in Superior Court. Civil dockets include contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, property cases, and small claims under ten thousand dollars. Each docket lists filings, motions, hearings, and orders. You see the history of the case from filing through judgment.

Criminal dockets track prosecutions for misdemeanors and felonies. They show arraignment dates, bail decisions, preliminary hearings, and trial schedules. Many cases resolve with plea agreements. The docket reflects plea entry dates and sentencing outcomes. You can check the final disposition once a case closes.

Family law dockets handle divorce, custody, support, and domestic violence restraining orders. Remote access to some family law records may be restricted under California Rules of Court. You may need to visit the courthouse to view certain documents in person. Probate dockets manage estates, wills, conservatorships, and guardianships. Traffic dockets list tickets and infractions in Lassen County.

Court Record Fees

Searching for Lassen County court dockets online is free. You do not pay to look up cases or view docket information. Paper copies from the clerk office cost fifty cents per page. This is the standard fee under California law. Certified copies cost forty dollars plus fifty cents per page. You need a certified copy if you want an official document with the court seal.

If the clerk needs to spend more than ten minutes searching for a case, they may charge a fifteen dollar search fee. This usually applies to complex searches or requests for very old records. Ask about fees when you call so you know what to expect.

Contact Lassen County Superior Court

The courthouse address is 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130. Call 530-251-8205 for case questions or records requests. The court website is www.lassen.courts.ca.gov. Visit the website for forms, fees, self help resources, and additional information about court services in Lassen County.

Nearby Counties

Lassen County borders several other counties in Northeastern California. Each has its own Superior Court system: