Shasta County Court Records in California

Shasta County was one of the original counties created in California at the time of its statehood in 1850. This Northern California county encompasses over 3,775 square miles in land area and has an estimated population of 180,366 (as of July 1, 2023).

The Shasta County trial court system comprises a unified Superior Court that has jurisdiction over all legal matters filed in the county and handles them through its Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Juvenile Court, Probate, Small Claims, Traffic, and Unlawful Detainer Divisions. Cases commonly filed in this court include misdemeanor and felony cases, contract disputes, personal injury claims, eviction cases, small claims, protection orders, divorces and legal separations, child support, juvenile dependency and delinquency cases, guardianships, traffic cases, and local ordinance violations. Shasta County also has Collaborative Justice Courts that provide certain offenders an alternative to traditional incarceration in the form of intensive, closely monitored rehabilitation programs.

Shasta County public court records refer to documented information generated during or relating to court activities in Shasta County. Examples include motions, sworn affidavits, subpoenas, summonses, protection orders, trial transcripts, juror interviews, verdicts, and judgments. The Shasta County Superior Court Clerk maintains these records and makes them available to the public upon request, in line with California Rules of Court 2.400 – 2.573. Consequently, the Superior Court offers a public portal that you can use to get information on Shasta County hearings and search public court records online.

You can also access Shasta County public court records and obtain official copies of these records by visiting the Superior Court in person at:

It is advisable to contact the courthouse beforehand to ensure a smooth experience. Be aware that you may be required to pay a search fee and separate copying fees when requesting official court records; additional fees may also apply depending on the types of records requested.