Tulare County
Tulare County is located in California. Before the county was established in 172, the area was occupied by Yokut natives. However, the Spanish settlers renamed the county Tulare from the great lake that surrounds the area. The county has a population of about 473,117 residents and occupies over 4,839 square miles.
Tulare County is located within the Fifth District Court of Appeal, served by the Superior Court and County Courts, and under the jurisdiction of the United States Court for the Eastern District of California. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit handles all the appeals from the Eastern District. The Superior Court of Tulare County is responsible for handling civil cases, including money claims, damages, or other claims concerning property and contracts. Additionally, they also deliberate on criminal cases. The County Courts handle minor criminal cases, domestic violence, juvenile cases, family matters, divorces, misdemeanors, infractions, and criminal cases. Tulare County courts handle about 7,000 cases annually.
The Tulare County court records are archived and maintained by the courts. The court does not destroy any records; they are all available to the public through the Clerk of the Court's office. The center holds all records, including county arrest records, court case information, criminal records, public records, warranty checks, the quest for compensation, and collegial authorities. Additional Tulare County Court Clerk duties include taking minutes of actions and proceedings when the court is in session. They may also administer oaths to jurors and witnesses and take custody of evidence. The state of Texas ensures that all court records are public unless there is an outstanding court order limiting disclosure. Tulare County residents can request civil and criminal court records in person from the County of Tulare South County Justice Center at 300 E. Olive Avenue
Some of the documents available to the public through the office of the court clerk include:
- Criminal Cases
- Civil Cases
- Probate Cases
- Traffic Cases
- Small Claims Cases
- Defamation cases
Interested parties can access case records online via the County of Tulare online portal.
