Find Criminal Court Records in Yolo County

Yolo County criminal court records are managed by the Superior Court of California, County of Yolo, with its main courthouse in Woodland. The court uses a Tyler Odyssey portal for online case searches. Yolo County sits in the Sacramento Valley and includes the cities of Woodland, Davis, West Sacramento, and Winters. All criminal cases from these cities go through the Yolo County Superior Court. This page walks through how to search for criminal court records in Yolo County, get copies, and understand the fees and access rules.

Search Yolo County Criminal Court Records Online

The Yolo County Superior Court runs a Tyler Odyssey portal for public case searches. You can access it at portal-cayolo.tylertech.cloud. The portal lets you search by defendant name or case number. Results show the case type, charges, filing date, hearing dates, and current status. Both felony and misdemeanor cases from Yolo County are in the system.

Run a name search and the system lists all matching criminal cases tied to that person in Yolo County. Click on a case number to see the register of actions. That register is the full log of every event in the case. It tracks arraignment, motions, continuances, plea entries, trial dates, and sentencing. The Tyler Odyssey portal is free. No login is needed. It works on any device with a web browser.

The Yolo County Tyler Odyssey portal shown above is the main online tool for searching criminal court records. Some criminal case documents can only be viewed at the courthouse, though. Under California Rules of Court Rule 2.503, remote electronic access is limited for certain record types in criminal cases. The portal gives you the case index, calendar, and register of actions. For the full file, visit the courthouse.

Yolo County Superior Court Information

The Yolo County Superior Court is at 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695. This is the primary courthouse for criminal cases in the county. Woodland is about 20 minutes northwest of Sacramento on Interstate 5. The clerk's office handles criminal record requests, copies, and case file access.

Walk into the clerk's office during business hours to request Yolo County criminal court records. The clerk can search by case number or defendant name. If you have the case number, the process is quicker. Without it, the clerk runs a name search. The court is open Monday through Friday. Hours can shift around holidays, so call ahead. The California Courts directory has the phone number and current hours for the Yolo County court.

Yolo County Criminal Court Record Fees

Copy fees for Yolo County criminal court records follow the statewide schedule set by California law. Plain copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $40 per document plus the per-page charge. A certified copy carries the court's official seal. You need one if the document is being submitted to another court or used for an official purpose.

A $15 search fee applies when the clerk spends more than 10 minutes looking for a Yolo County criminal record. This is more common with older cases or when you lack a case number. Off-site records carry a $10 retrieval charge. These rates come from California Government Code sections 70626 and 70627. Mail requests should include a check or money order payable to the Yolo County Superior Court. In-person payments are made at the clerk's counter in Woodland.

Note: People who qualify for a fee waiver based on income can get copies at no cost, so ask the clerk for the waiver form.

Get Copies of Yolo County Criminal Records

In person is the fastest way to get Yolo County criminal court records. Visit the clerk's office at the Woodland courthouse. Give them the case number or the defendant's name. The clerk searches the system, pulls the file, and prints copies. You pay at the window.

By mail, send a written request to the Yolo County Superior Court, 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695. Include the case details, what records you need, your return address, and a check for the estimated fees. Allow several weeks for processing. Online, you can view case information through the Tyler Odyssey portal for free. Printing official copies from the portal may have limits depending on the document type. The California Self-Help Center has a guide that walks through the process of requesting court records from any Superior Court in California, including Yolo County. It is a useful starting point if you have not done this before.

Criminal Record Laws in Yolo County

Most criminal court records in Yolo County are public. Anyone can ask for copies. You do not need to be the defendant, a lawyer, or part of the case. Juvenile records are sealed under California law. Mental health evaluations within criminal files are restricted. Some domestic violence records have limits. But the core criminal case file is open to the public.

Penal Code Section 11105 gives the California DOJ authority over the statewide criminal history database. That system is fingerprint-based and separate from Yolo County court records. To get your own DOJ criminal history, pay $25 and go through the Live Scan record review. Third parties cannot request someone else's DOJ record. Under Penal Code Section 1203.4, a person who completes probation can petition to dismiss a conviction. The record stays in the Yolo County system but shows the dismissal. Penal Code Section 851.8 covers petitions for factual innocence, which can seal arrest records.

Statewide Resources for Criminal Records

The CDCR inmate search (CIRIS) covers anyone in California state prison custody. If someone convicted in Yolo County was sent to a state facility, CIRIS shows their current status, location, and commitment info. The tool is free. The DOJ fingerprints page explains the Live Scan process for formal background checks used by employers and licensing agencies in Yolo County and across the state.

For arrest records in Yolo County, contact the law enforcement agency that made the arrest. The Yolo County Sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated areas. City police departments in Woodland, Davis, and West Sacramento keep their own arrest records. These are separate from the criminal court records held by the Superior Court. The court file starts when the district attorney files charges.

Cities in Yolo County

Yolo County includes Woodland, Davis, West Sacramento, and Winters. None of these cities meet the 100,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page. All criminal cases from Yolo County cities go through the Superior Court in Woodland.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Yolo County. Each has its own Superior Court for criminal matters.