Colusa County Background Check Records

Colusa County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This small Sacramento Valley county has about 22,000 residents. The city of Colusa is the county seat. The sheriff offers Live Scan at just $10 for the rolling fee, one of the lowest in California. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Colusa County.

Colusa County Sheriff Live Scan

The Colusa County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services at one of the lowest rolling fees in California. The fee is only $10 per person. Call (530) 458-0234 for hours and location information. This makes Colusa County attractive for people in surrounding areas who want to save money.

On top of the rolling fee, you pay $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. Total cost is about $59 for a complete check. This is among the cheapest total prices in the state. Colusa is a small county so call ahead to confirm hours.

Private Live Scan operators are scarce in Colusa County due to the small population. The sheriff is likely your only local option. Residents of nearby Yolo, Glenn, and Sutter counties sometimes come here for the low fee.

Colusa County Court Records

Colusa Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The courthouse is in the city of Colusa. You can search cases and request copies of documents. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order.

Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Contact the clerk for specific pricing. The court has a small staff serving the county's modest population. Wait times are typically short given the low case volume.

Colusa County is primarily agricultural. The court handles relatively few criminal cases each year. Staff can help you find records and explain the request process.

Live Scan in Colusa County

Colusa County has two incorporated cities: Colusa and Williams. Both are small with populations under 6,000. Neither city has its own police department. The sheriff provides law enforcement for the entire county.

The sheriff is the main Live Scan provider. Private operators are rare in this rural area. If you need weekend or evening hours, you may need to travel to Sacramento or Yuba City. The low sheriff fee makes weekday trips worthwhile for many people.

Colusa County Background Check Fees

Fees in Colusa County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is only $10.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $59 at the sheriff. This is one of the lowest totals in California. Court fees follow standard rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Colusa County is in the Sacramento Valley north of Sacramento. Interstate 5 runs along the western edge of the county.

Neighboring counties include Glenn County to the north, Butte County to the northeast, Sutter County to the east, Yolo County to the south, and Lake County to the west.

Cities in Colusa County

Colusa County has two incorporated cities. Both are small agricultural communities. All criminal cases go through Colusa Superior Court.

• Colusa (county seat)
• Williams