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Active and archived public records (some destroyed under the court's destruction program) copied in person, by appointment, online or by mail; mail requests with a case number sent to the Visalia Division (case numbers beginning with a "V") or the South County Justice Center (case numbers beginning with a "P"), Attn: Civil/Criminal Records, with a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment by check, money order or cashier's check (no cash), turned around in 15 workdays from receipt of the request and the payment; online requests on the request card with the case number and a valid e-mail address, staff reaching out in 24-48 hours and scheduling in-person appointments, all e-mailed and mailed requests processed within 15 business days of the request and payment; copy fees - a certified divorce decree (Dissolution of Judgment) $15.00, $10.00 for any public agency, any other certified document $40.00 plus copies, and copies $.50 per page per side; the clerk's search at $15.00 for any search taking longer than 10 minutes per name, the court completing no criminal background checks (criminal histories from the State of California Department of Justice); and computer terminals for case number searches in Room 124 and Room 201 of the Visalia Division.
California > Fifth Appellate District > Tulare County > Superior Court of California, County of Tulare
Request Your Records Use this form to request court records. Request Records Form Records Records include all active and archived public records. Most of the records maintained by the court are adjudicated and available for public viewing and purchase. The court does have a destruction program in place and not all records may be available. The clerk can provide additional information regarding destroyed records. The court follows the guidance of the Judicial Council in providing consistent information to the public. The Judicial Council policies are available here. Copies The court offers requests for copies in person, by appointment, online or by mail. You may schedule an appointment or request copies by using the online request form. Mail Request Requests by mail must include a case number and should be sent to: For case numbers beginning with a “V”: Superior Court of California County of Tulare Visalia Division 221 South Mooney Boulevard Visalia, CA 93291 Attn: Civil/Criminal Records For case number beginning with a “P”: Superior Court of California County of Tulare South County Justice Center 300 E. Olive Avenue Porterville, CA 93257 Attn: Civil/Criminal Records The turn-around time for mail varies and is 15 workdays from the date the request and payment are received. Please note you must submit a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request for copies. Online Request Complete the On-Line request card. Due to the fluctuating volume of requests, court staff will reach out to you in 24-48 hours after receiving your request. You must know your case number to use this feature, and you must provide a valid e-mail address so confirmation can be sent to you. In-person appointments will be scheduled after the On-Line request is received. If you do not know your case number and are ready to begin your search, you can complete a case number search by using the public Case Index Search Portal. If the information you submit is incorrect, this will delay your request, and you may be required to submit a new request. Please make every effort to enter accurate information, including your contact information, so court staff can contact you if there is a question. Court staff will send a confirmation message in a return email. All requests for copies whether submitted by email or mail are processed within 15 business days from the date the request and payment are received. The processing time can be adjusted based on the volume of requests received. Copy Fees The following fees apply to copies of court public records: Divorce Decrees (Dissolution of Judgment) certified $15.00. Divorce Decrees (Dissolution of Judgment) for any Public Agency $10.00. Any document CERTIFIED (other than Dissolution of Judgment) in Family Law, Family Support, Civil, Probate, Small Claims, Unlawful Detainer, Criminal and Traffic $ 40.00 plus copies. Copies of any document (NOT certified) $.50 per page per side. If submitting payment by MAIL please send check, money order or cashier check (NO CASH). If personally picking up copies you can pay with cash, credit, debit, check, cashier check or money order. What if I don’t have a case number? If you cannot locate your case number, you will need to conduct your own index search, appear at any of the locations noted below during regular business hours to conduct your own research or you may pay the clerk to research for you. The rate is $15.00 for any search that takes longer than 10 minutes per name. Please note this court does not complete criminal background checks. The name search function is to identify an existing case, not whether you were charged with a crime. If you need a criminal history showing all cases you have been convicted of, please contact the State of California Department of Justice at: State of California Department of Justice Request a copy of Criminal History Record Telephone: (916) 227-3849 In Person Search Computer terminals are available for case number search; they are located at the following locations: Visalia Division 221 S. Mooney Blvd. Room 124 and Room 201 Visalia, CA 93291 Record Viewing and Copying Full Record Viewing and Copying Policy
Request Your Records Use this form to request court records. Request Records Form Records Records include all active and archived public records. Most of the records maintained by the court are adjudicated and available for public viewing and purchase. The court does have a destruction program in place and not all records may be available. The clerk can provide additional information regarding des
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