Court records of Yuba County, California, are available through several channels. YubaCourt.us helps find public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, the official portal of the Superior Court of California — County of Yuba provides online access to case registers, and the court clerk's office accepts requests in person and by mail. Public terminals in the courthouse in Marysville also allow viewing case materials on-site.
Yuba Court System & Jurisdictions
In California, there are no district or magistrate courts as in some other states. Instead, each county has a single Superior Court — a court of general jurisdiction that handles all categories of cases. In Yuba County, this role is fulfilled by the Superior Court of California, County of Yuba, located in Marysville.
The court is divided into several divisions depending on the type of case:
- Criminal Division — felonies (serious crimes) and misdemeanors (less serious offenses), including DUI cases.
- Civil Division — claims for damages, contract disputes, small claims cases (up to $12,500).
- Family Law — divorce, child custody, alimony, domestic violence.
- Probate — inheritance cases, guardianship, conservatorship.
- Traffic Violations — fines for traffic violations, payable through the court's online portal.
Federal cases (bankruptcy, claims under federal law) are handled by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, not the local Superior Court.
Yuba Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
To find out the schedule of hearings for today, tomorrow, or the current week, use the Court Calendar page on the Superior Court's website. Hearing lists are published there by court division.
How to find the necessary hearing:
- Go to the Court Calendar page.
- Select the type of case or division (criminal, civil, family, etc.).
- Specify the date or date range.
- The results will show the case number, party names, courtroom, and time.
If you know the case number, it will be faster to use online case access to check the status and scheduled hearing dates. Note: the absence of search results may mean that the case is not under the jurisdiction of the Yuba Superior Court or that the records have not yet been digitized.
How to Get a Copy of a Yuba Court Document
Copies of court documents come in two types: certified and uncertified. A certified copy has the court's official stamp and confirms the authenticity of the document — it is required for most legal procedures. An uncertified copy is suitable for review.
Ways to Obtain
- Online: through the Online Case Access portal, you can view case information and pay fines. To obtain physical copies of documents, you usually need to contact the clerk's office.
- In Person: visit the court clerk's office during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30–16:30). Bring the case number or sufficient identification data for the search.
- By Mail: send a written request specifying the case number, type of document, and contact information.
Mailing address of the court clerk's office:
The court also provides administrative court records upon request if they do not fall under public access exceptions. Some cases — particularly in family law, juvenile cases, and sealed criminal records — have restricted access according to California law.
For birth, death, or marriage records, contact the Yuba County Clerk-Recorder. Divorce records for the period 1962–1984 are held by the California Department of Public Health.
Yuba Court Records Fees & Payment
The fees for copies and document searches are set according to California Government Code § 70600 et seq. and the local court fee schedule. Below are approximate amounts for the most common services:
| Service | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of a document (first page) | $40 |
| Each additional page of a certified copy | $0.50 |
| Uncertified copy (per page) | $0.50 |
| Case register search (per name) | $15 per name |
| Certification of a previously obtained document | $25 |
These amounts may change. Check the current fee schedule directly with the court clerk's office or on the official website.
Payment Methods
- In Person: cash, check, money order. Some courts accept credit and debit cards.
- Online: payment of criminal and traffic fines is available through the Online Case Access portal.
- By Mail: check or money order payable to "Yuba County Superior Court."
If you are looking for police records rather than court records, the Records Unit of the Yuba County Sheriff's Department accepts requests by phone at (530) 749-7778 or email at SHRecords@yuba.gov. For Yuba City police records, contact the Records Services of the city police department.