Lassen County Background Check

Lassen County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This remote northeastern California county has about 30,000 residents. Susanville is the county seat and only incorporated city. The sheriff offers Live Scan at just $5 for the rolling fee, one of the lowest in California. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Lassen County.

Lassen County Sheriff Live Scan

The Lassen County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services at one of the lowest rolling fees in California. The fee is only $5 per person. Call (530) 251-5245 for hours and location information. This makes Lassen County one of the cheapest places to get fingerprinted in the state.

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 $54 for a complete check. This is among the lowest total prices you will find anywhere in California. The sheriff serves all of Lassen County.

Private Live Scan operators are rare in Lassen County due to the small population. The sheriff is likely your only local option. Given the low fee, residents from other counties sometimes travel here to save money.

Lassen County Court Records

Lassen Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The courthouse is in Susanville. 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 Susanville and all unincorporated areas.

Lassen County is home to two state prisons: High Desert State Prison and California Correctional Center. The court handles prison-related cases which affects the caseload despite the small population.

Services in Lassen County

Lassen County has only one incorporated city: Susanville. It has about 15,000 people, though this includes prison inmates. Without the prisons, the county population would be much smaller. Susanville has its own police department.

The sheriff is the main Live Scan provider. Susanville Police may also offer services. Contact them to check availability. Given the remote location, there are few alternatives to county services.

Note: Lassen County is very remote. The nearest large city is Reno, Nevada, about 85 miles to the east.

Lassen County Background Check Fees

Fees in Lassen County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is only $5.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $54 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

Lassen County is in northeastern California. Highway 395 and Highway 36 are major routes through the county. Lassen Volcanic National Park is in the southwestern part.

Neighboring counties include Modoc County to the north, Shasta County to the west, Plumas County to the south, and Sierra County to the southeast.

Communities in Lassen County

Lassen County has one incorporated city and several small communities. All criminal cases go through Lassen Superior Court in Susanville.

• Susanville (only incorporated city, county seat)
• Westwood
• Janesville
• Doyle