Glenn County Background Check Records

Glenn County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This small Sacramento Valley county has about 28,000 residents. Willows is the county seat. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $20 rolling fee. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Glenn County.

Glenn County Sheriff Live Scan

The Glenn County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $20 per person. Call (530) 934-6443 for hours and location information. The sheriff office is in Willows at the county government center.

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 $69 for a complete check. This is a reasonable rate for a rural county. The sheriff handles law enforcement for most of the county.

Private Live Scan operators are limited in Glenn County. The sheriff may be your only local option. Residents can also travel to Chico in Butte County for more choices. Colusa County to the south has a lower $10 fee if you want to save money.

Glenn County Court Records

Glenn Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The courthouse is in Willows. 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 serves Willows, Orland, and all unincorporated areas of the county.

Glenn County is primarily agricultural with rice and almonds as major crops. The court handles a modest caseload. Staff can help you understand what records are available.

Live Scan in Glenn County

Glenn County has two incorporated cities: Willows and Orland. Both are small agricultural communities. Willows has about 6,000 people and Orland has around 8,000. Neither has a large police department with extensive services.

The sheriff is the primary Live Scan provider for the county. Orland may have some services through the police department. Call ahead to check availability at either location.

Glenn County Background Check Fees

Fees in Glenn County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $20.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $69 at the sheriff. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Glenn County is in the Sacramento Valley. Interstate 5 runs through the western part of the county.

Neighboring counties include Tehama County to the north, Butte County to the east, Colusa County to the south, and Lake County to the southwest.

Cities in Glenn County

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

• Willows (county seat)
• Orland