Sutter County Criminal Court Records

Sutter County criminal court records are held by the Superior Court of California, County of Sutter, based in Yuba City. The court runs a Tyler Odyssey portal that gives the public free online access to search criminal case filings. Sutter County sits in the Sacramento Valley and handles criminal cases from Yuba City, Live Oak, and the surrounding farm towns. You can search records online, visit the clerk in person, or send a mail request. This page walks through how to find criminal court records in Sutter County and what each method costs.

Search Sutter County Criminal Records Online

The Sutter County Superior Court provides an online case search through the Tyler Odyssey platform. This is a free tool. You can search by name or case number to pull up criminal filings. The portal shows case types, filing dates, charges, court dates, and the current status of a case. It covers felonies and misdemeanors handled by the Sutter County court. The Sutter County Tyler Odyssey portal is the place to start for an online search of criminal court records.

When you run a name search, the system returns all matching cases tied to that person in Sutter County. Click on a case number to see the register of actions. That log tracks every event in the case, from arraignment through sentencing. It also shows future hearing dates if the case is still open. The portal works on any device with a web browser and does not need an account or login to use.

Some records are not available through the online portal. Under California Rules of Court Rule 2.503, remote access to certain criminal case documents is restricted. You can see the case index, calendar, and register of actions online. But to view the full case file, including motions, police reports attached to filings, and probation reports, you need to visit the courthouse. That is the same rule across all 58 California counties, not just Sutter County.

Sutter County Superior Court Information

The Sutter County Superior Court is at 1175 Civic Center Boulevard, Yuba City, CA 95993. This is the only courthouse in the county. All criminal cases from Sutter County go through this building. The clerk's office handles record requests, copy fees, and case file access. Walk-in visits are the fastest way to get copies of Sutter County criminal court records.

Court hours are Monday through Friday. Call the clerk's office before you visit if you are coming from out of the area. The court handles criminal, civil, family, and traffic cases. For criminal record lookups, the clerk can search by defendant name or case number. Bring the case number if you have it. That speeds things up. Without it, the clerk may need extra time to search, which could trigger a search fee.

The California Courts directory at courts.ca.gov includes the Sutter County Superior Court with address, phone, and hours. Use it to confirm details before making the trip to Yuba City.

Sutter County Criminal Court Record Fees

Sutter County follows California's statewide fee schedule for court copies. Plain copies of criminal court records cost $0.50 per page. That is a one-sided page rate. Certified copies are $40 per document plus the per-page charge. A certified copy has the court seal and clerk signature, which you need if you plan to use the document in another court or for an official purpose.

The court can also charge a $15 search fee if the clerk spends more than 10 minutes looking for a Sutter County criminal court record. This happens more with older cases or when you lack a case number. Records stored off-site cost an extra $10 to retrieve. These fees are set by California Government Code sections 70626 and 70627. They are the same in every county. Mail requests should include a check or money order made out to the Sutter County Superior Court. In-person requests can be paid at the clerk's window.

Note: Fee waivers are available for people who qualify based on income, so ask the clerk if you need help with costs.

How to Get Criminal Records in Sutter County

There are three main ways to get criminal court records from the Sutter County Superior Court. In person is the quickest. Go to the courthouse in Yuba City and ask the clerk for the records you need. If you have the case number, the clerk can pull up the file and print copies right there. You pay the copy fees at the counter. For cases where you only have a name, the clerk will search the system and show you what matches.

By mail, write a request that includes the case number or defendant name, your contact info, and a check for the estimated fees. Send it to the Sutter County Superior Court at the Yuba City address. Mail requests take a few weeks to process. The California Self-Help Center has a general guide on requesting court record copies that applies to Sutter County and all other courts in the state. Online, you can view case information through the Tyler Odyssey portal for free. But downloading or printing official copies from the portal may not be available for all document types.

Criminal Record Laws in Sutter County

Criminal court records in Sutter County are public under California law. Anyone can request copies. You do not need to be part of the case. The clerk's office must provide access to non-confidential records when asked. Juvenile cases are sealed. Mental health records within criminal cases are restricted. But standard criminal filings, charges, pleas, and sentencing records are open to the public in Sutter County.

Under Penal Code Section 11105, the California DOJ keeps a statewide criminal history database based on fingerprint submissions. That is separate from Sutter County court files. To get your own DOJ criminal history, you pay $25 and go through the Live Scan record review process. Third parties cannot request someone else's DOJ rap sheet. For court case records in Sutter County, though, any member of the public can ask for copies. Under Penal Code Section 1203.4, someone who finishes probation can petition to have a conviction dismissed. The record still exists but shows the dismissal entry.

Statewide Criminal Record Resources

Beyond Sutter County court records, there are state-level tools for criminal record searches. The California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS) lets you look up anyone in CDCR state prison custody. It shows names, CDCR numbers, current facility, and commitment county. If someone was convicted in Sutter County and sent to state prison, they will appear in CIRIS.

The DOJ also runs a background check system through Live Scan fingerprinting. Employers and licensing agencies use this for formal background checks. The DOJ fingerprints page explains the process and fees. For Sutter County arrest records specifically, contact the Sutter County Sheriff or the Yuba City Police Department depending on which agency made the arrest. Arrest records and police reports are kept by law enforcement, not the court. The court holds the case file that starts after charges are filed.

Cities in Sutter County

Sutter County includes Yuba City, Live Oak, and several unincorporated communities. None of these cities have a population over 100,000, so there are no dedicated city pages. All criminal cases from Sutter County cities go through the Superior Court in Yuba City.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Sutter County. Each has its own Superior Court for criminal cases.