Lassen County Criminal Court Records

Lassen County criminal court records are held by the Lassen County Superior Court in Susanville, a small city in northeastern California. The court provides a case index and calendar portal for basic online searches. Lassen County has a low population compared to most of the state, but its court still processes criminal filings for the entire county. Whether you need to check on a case, pull court dates, or get copies of documents, the clerk's office in Susanville is the place to go. This page explains how to find and request criminal court records in Lassen County.

Search Lassen County Criminal Cases Online

The Lassen County Superior Court offers a case index and calendar portal for online lookups. This portal lets you search for cases and view court calendars. It covers criminal cases filed in Lassen County. The system is more basic than what larger counties offer, but it still lets you check on a case or find an upcoming hearing date. You do not need an account to use it.

Because Lassen County is small, not all records may be fully digitized in the online system. Older cases in particular might not show up. If you cannot find what you are looking for online, the best step is to call the clerk's office directly. They can tell you if a record exists and how to get a copy. The California Courts website explains that each county Superior Court is responsible for its own records, which means you have to go through Lassen County for cases filed there.

The image below shows the California DOJ background check page, which is an option if you need your own state criminal history rather than a specific Lassen County court file.

The DOJ background check process is separate from the court record system. It uses fingerprints to match records statewide. If you need a RAP sheet, that is where you go. For actual court case documents from Lassen County, the Superior Court clerk is the right contact.

Get Criminal Record Copies in Lassen County

To get copies of criminal court records from the Lassen County Superior Court, you can visit the courthouse or send a mail request. The courthouse is at 2610 Riverside Drive in Susanville. Walk in during business hours, give the clerk the case number or defendant name, and they will pull the file. You can get plain copies or certified copies depending on what you need. Payment is due at the time of the request.

For mail requests, send a letter to the Lassen County Superior Court, 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130. Spell out exactly which documents you want and include a check or money order. The clerk will process the request and mail the copies back to you. This can take several weeks. In a smaller county like Lassen, staff may be limited, so allow extra time for processing.

Lassen County Criminal Court Fees

Copy fees for Lassen County criminal court records follow the statewide schedule. Plain copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $40 per document plus the per-page fee. If the clerk spends more than 10 minutes searching for your record, a $15 search fee applies.

Off-site records cost an extra $10 to retrieve. These are older case files stored away from the main courthouse. Fee waivers are available for people who qualify based on income or benefits. Ask the Lassen County clerk if you think you are eligible. All fees are set by California law, so they are the same whether you request in person or by mail.

Note: The Lassen County clerk can give you a fee estimate before you commit to a request.

Public Access Rules for Lassen County Records

Criminal court records in Lassen County are public in most cases. You do not have to be a party to the case. Anyone can walk into the clerk's office and ask for copies. The clerk cannot refuse a valid request as long as you pay the fee.

Some records are restricted, though. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Mental health documents in a criminal file are confidential. Sealed or expunged records are not available. Under Penal Code Section 11105, the California DOJ manages the statewide criminal history database, which is separate from the court files in Lassen County. California Rules of Court Rule 2.503 limits remote electronic access for certain criminal case records, so the Lassen County online portal may not show everything. Full case files often require an in-person visit to the Susanville courthouse.

Expungement in Lassen County

If you have a criminal conviction in Lassen County and have finished probation, you can petition to have it dismissed under Penal Code Section 1203.4. File the petition with the Lassen County Superior Court. The judge will review your case. If granted, the conviction is dismissed on your record. It still shows up, but with a dismissal note. This can help when applying for jobs or housing.

For arrest records where no charges were filed or you were found innocent, Penal Code Section 851.8 allows you to petition for sealing and destruction of the arrest record. The clerk's office in Susanville can point you in the right direction if you are not sure which option applies to your Lassen County criminal record.

State Resources for Lassen County

You can look up people in state prison through the CIRIS inmate search run by the California Department of Corrections. This covers anyone convicted in Lassen County who is serving time in a state facility. For your own criminal history, submit a Live Scan request through the California DOJ for $25. The California Courts Self-Help page has general instructions on requesting court records from any county, including Lassen.

Lassen County Cities

Lassen County has no cities over 100,000 in population. Susanville is the county seat and the largest community. All criminal cases go through the Lassen County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Lassen County. Each has its own Superior Court for criminal filings.