Sutter County Background Check Records

Sutter County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Sacramento Valley county has about 100,000 residents. Yuba City is the county seat and largest city, forming a twin city area with Marysville across the river in Yuba County. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $25 rolling fee. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Sutter County.

Sutter County Sheriff Live Scan

The Sutter County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $25 per person. Call (530) 822-4393 for hours and location information. The sheriff office is in Yuba City.

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 $74 for a complete check. The sheriff serves unincorporated areas and provides services county-wide.

Private Live Scan operators serve the Yuba City area. The combined Yuba City-Marysville area has around 120,000 people, supporting multiple providers. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites.

Sutter County Court Records

Sutter Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The courthouse is in Yuba City. 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 Yuba City, Live Oak, and unincorporated areas.

Sutter County works closely with neighboring Yuba County. The twin cities area shares many services and residents often cross between the two counties.

Live Scan in Sutter County Cities

Sutter County has two incorporated cities: Yuba City and Live Oak. Yuba City is much larger with about 70,000 people. Live Oak has around 9,000 people.

Yuba City has its own police department that may offer services. Contact them to check availability. The sheriff handles Live Oak and unincorporated areas. Private operators in Yuba City provide additional options.

Sutter County Background Check Fees

Fees in Sutter County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $25.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $74 at the sheriff. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Sutter County is in the Sacramento Valley north of Sacramento. Highway 99 and Highway 20 are major routes through the county.

Neighboring counties include Butte County to the north, Yuba County to the east, Placer County to the southeast, Sacramento County to the south, Yolo County to the southwest, and Colusa County to the west.

Cities in Sutter County

Sutter County has two incorporated cities. All criminal cases go through Sutter Superior Court in Yuba City.

• Yuba City (county seat)
• Live Oak