Humboldt County
Humboldt County, located along California's northern coast, encompasses 3,568 square miles of land area. It was incorporated in 1853 and is currently home to about 136,000 residents. Humboldt County cities include Arcata, Blue Lake, Ferndale, Fortuna, Rio Dell, Trinidad, and Eureka, which serves as the county seat.
Humboldt County is served by the Superior Court, which has three branches that handle all case types. The Superior Court also has different Divisions responsible for adjudicating cases within their respective jurisdictions, including Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Juvenile, Appeals, and Traffic Divisions. Additionally, the court has offices that provide administrative services to the public.
Public court records in Humboldt County are official documents generated during legal proceedings and maintained by the Superior Court Clerk. These records contain comprehensive case information, including details of the parties involved, court rulings, and evidence. Humboldt County public court records also include transcripts, motions, pleadings, petitions, and other case files stored with the records custodian. Unless restricted by law, these records are open to the public, ensuring transparency and accountability in the judicial system.
The Superior Court Clerk may provide access to the following Humboldt County public court records:
- Civil Court Records - Including documents and files on non-criminal proceedings heard by the Superior Court
- Criminal Court Records - Including case details and files on criminal matters concerning charges, trials, and sentencing
- Family Court Records - Documents and information on family law cases handled by the Superior Court, such as divorce, child custody, or domestic violence among family members
- Juvenile Court Records - Including records on cases involving minors, including delinquency and status offenses
- Small Claims Court Records - Documents on civil disputes involving small amounts up to $12,500
- Traffic Court Records - Traffic-related documents and files maintained by the Superior Court Clerk
- Probate Court Records - Including documents related to probate matters that are available to anyone
In Humboldt County, individuals seeking case information or access to docket records can visit the courthouse location. The Superior Court Clerk may provide paper copies of case records upon request in person or via the online Case Record Request Form. Also, requesters may access electronic case records via the courthouse's computers if available.
