Humboldt County, CA Public Records
Unless exempt from public view, all public records in Humboldt County are accessible for review and reproduction in compliance with the California Public Records Act (CPRA). Humboldt public records include property records, court records, arrest records, marriage licenses, business licenses, birth and death certificates, mechanic liens, and divorce records. The Office of the County Clerk-Recorder maintains most Humboldt County court records, including marriage licenses, business licenses, birth and death certificates, and all county clerk filings. Requesters can access clerk filings, marriage licenses, and business licenses through the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder's public records portal. Vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates can be obtained by visiting the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder's Office at 825 5th Street, 5th Floor, Eureka, CA 95501. Deeds and other records are available at the Clerk-Recorder's Office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The county's Clerk-Recorder's Office does not maintain or issue divorce records. To obtain Humboldt County divorce records, requesters can contact the county's superior court clerk at (707) 445-7256.
Courts in Humboldt County
Court Records in Humboldt County, California
Humboldt County has three Superior Courts located in Garberville, Hoopa, and Eureka. Humboldt County court records contain details of cases filed with any court in the county. The court clerk of each courthouse in the county maintains these records. To view court records in Humboldt County, requesters may visit the courthouse in person to look at paper records or to use the public access computer terminals. Additionally, interested persons can order a copy of their criminal history by submitting a completed application for criminal records with the California Department of Justice. Note that criminal history is only issued to authorized persons, and has a processing fee of $25.
Jails and Prisons in Humboldt County
Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Humboldt County, California
In Humboldt County, the public can access important information regarding incarcerated individuals through the Sheriff's Office inmate search portal or by referring to the office's published booking sheets. Alternatively, individuals may utilize the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) website to access an incarcerated individual's records via the inmate search portal using the individual's name or CDCR number. The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office also provides daily jail reports containing comprehensive details about the correctional facility. Residents are encouraged to contact (707) 441-5159 for additional inquiries concerning jail records.
Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Humboldt County
Arrest Records in Humboldt County, California
Humboldt County arrest records contain the details of an individual's arrest in the county. These records are generated by the Sheriff's Office, and police departments, including but not limited to Eureka police department, Fortuna police department, and Arcata police department, as well as other law enforcement agencies in Humboldt County. Residents can obtain arrest records in the county by contacting the agency responsible for the arrest. To obtain arrest records maintained by the Sheriff's Office, requesters must download, complete, and return a record request form to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Main Station at 826 4th Street, Eureka. Note that most arrest records contain confidential information. As such, only authorized persons can obtain these records.
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