Find Criminal Records in Siskiyou County

Siskiyou County criminal court records are held at the Siskiyou County Superior Court in Yreka, near the Oregon border. The court handles all felony, misdemeanor, and infraction cases filed in Siskiyou County. You can search the court's online case portal for records going back to at least 2012, or visit the courthouse in person for older filings. The clerk's office processes copy requests and can help you track down specific case documents. This page walks through the main options for finding criminal court records in Siskiyou County, from the online portal to mail requests and state-level search tools.

Siskiyou County Criminal Records Portal

Siskiyou County runs a case portal powered by Journal Technologies. You can reach it at caseportal.siskiyou.courts.ca.gov. The portal lets you search for criminal cases by name, case number, or date. Results include the charges, hearing schedule, and case status. Data in the portal goes back to around 2012, though some records may be older. No account is needed for basic searches.

The Journal Technologies system used by Siskiyou County is the same platform a handful of other California courts use, including Del Norte and Lake counties. It provides a clean search page where you pick the case type and enter your search terms. For criminal cases, select the criminal category and type in the name or number you are looking for. The California courts system also offers a general guide for finding your local Superior Court at courts.ca.gov, shown below.

The data on the portal is not the official court record. It is a reference tool. For certified copies of Siskiyou County criminal court records, you need to go through the clerk's office. But the portal is a solid starting point to find case numbers and confirm basic details before making a formal request.

Fees for Siskiyou County Criminal Court Records

Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $40 per document plus the per-page charge. These rates are set by California state law and apply to all 58 Superior Courts, Siskiyou County included.

If the clerk needs more than 10 minutes to locate your record, a $15 search fee applies. Older records stored off site come with a $10 retrieval charge. The Siskiyou County Superior Court clerk's office is at 311 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA 96097. Call (530) 842-8189 for the criminal division with questions about fees or requests. They can give you an estimate before you pay anything.

Note: If you qualify for a fee waiver based on income, the court may cover copy costs for you.

Get Criminal Record Copies in Siskiyou County

Visit the courthouse at 311 Fourth Street in Yreka for the fastest service. The clerk's office handles walk-in requests during business hours. Bring the case number or defendant name. The clerk looks up the case and prints copies for you. Pay with cash, check, or money order.

Mail requests go to the same address: Siskiyou County Superior Court, 311 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA 96097. Write out what you need. Include the case number, defendant name, and which documents you want. Enclose payment for the estimated fees. Mail requests take a few weeks to process, depending on the workload at the clerk's office. For an official certified record, make sure you state that in your request so the clerk applies the seal. The Siskiyou County Superior Court website has additional details about court services and forms.

Criminal Record Access Laws in Siskiyou County

Most criminal court records in Siskiyou County are public. You can get copies of nearly any case file. You do not need to explain why you want the record. This comes from the general principle that court records are open in California.

Sealed and confidential records are the exception. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Mental health evaluations in a criminal case are not available to the public. Some domestic violence records carry restrictions as well. Under Penal Code Section 11105, the state DOJ keeps summary criminal history information. But that is a separate database from the court files in Siskiyou County. The case portal gives you register of actions and calendar data online. To see the full case file, you generally need to visit the courthouse. California Rules of Court Rule 2.503 limits remote access to certain types of criminal court records.

Siskiyou County Record Expungement

Completed probation on a Siskiyou County criminal case? You may qualify for a dismissal. Penal Code Section 1203.4 allows you to petition the court to dismiss a conviction once you finish probation. The conviction stays on the record but shows as dismissed. This can help when employers run background checks.

File the petition with the Siskiyou County Superior Court in Yreka. Not all cases qualify. Certain serious felonies cannot be expunged. Under Penal Code Section 851.8, people found factually innocent can petition to have their arrest record sealed. Check with the clerk's office or a local legal aid provider for help with the process.

State Resources for Siskiyou County Records

Beyond the local court, there are state-level tools that help with criminal record searches. The CIRIS inmate search from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation covers anyone in state prison. If someone was convicted in Siskiyou County and transferred to a state facility, CIRIS shows their location, CDCR number, and admission details.

The California DOJ record review lets individuals request their own RAP sheet for $25 through Live Scan. That covers statewide criminal history, not just Siskiyou County cases. The Siskiyou County Sheriff also keeps arrest and booking records separate from the court files. Contact the sheriff for police reports or arrest details tied to a case.

Siskiyou County Cities

Yreka is the county seat and largest town in Siskiyou County. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for a separate page. All criminal cases go through the Siskiyou County Superior Court in Yreka.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Siskiyou County. Each has its own Superior Court system.