Siskiyou Divorce Decree Search

Siskiyou County divorce decree records are maintained by the Superior Court in Yreka. The main courthouse is at 411 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA 96097. Phone is (530) 842-8182. The court handles all family law cases for the county. You can request certified copies of divorce decrees in person or by mail. Certified decrees cost $15 under state law. Plain copies are 50 cents per page. The court also has branch locations in other parts of this large rural county. All records requests should go to the main courthouse in Yreka. Processing times vary based on court workload and whether your file is on-site or in storage.

Superior Court Location

Siskiyou County Superior Court is located at 411 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA 96097. This is the main courthouse for the county. The clerk's office handles records requests for all case types including family law. Phone is (530) 842-8182. Hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.

Yreka is in far northern California near the Oregon border. Interstate 5 runs through the area and provides access from north and south. The nearest large cities are Medford, Oregon and Redding, California. If you are driving from out of town, plan for travel time as Siskiyou is a large rural county.

The courthouse also has branch locations in other communities. For records requests, contact the main courthouse in Yreka. Staff there can retrieve files from any location. Parking is available near the courthouse in downtown Yreka.

Requesting Divorce Records

To get a certified copy of your divorce decree, submit a request to the clerk's office. You can make the request in person or by mail. For in-person requests, go to the courthouse during business hours. Bring photo ID and your case number if you know it. Tell the clerk you need a certified copy of your divorce decree.

Your request should include this information:

• Full names of both parties
• Case number or approximate date of divorce
• Document type (divorce decree)
• Certified or plain copy
• Your contact information

For mail requests, write a letter with all required information. Include payment with your request. Make checks payable to Siskiyou County Superior Court. The fee for a certified divorce decree is $15. Plain copies are 50 cents per page. Mail your request to Siskiyou County Superior Court, 411 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA 96097.

Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with enough postage for return mail. Processing time for mail requests is typically two to three weeks depending on court workload. In-person requests may be completed faster.

Fee Schedule

Siskiyou County follows California state fee laws. A certified divorce decree costs $15 under California Government Code Section 70674. This includes the certification seal and all pages of the decree. Plain copies without certification cost 50 cents per page.

Other court documents require a $40 certification fee. That applies to orders, settlement agreements, or filings other than the final divorce decree. Copies are 50 cents per page in addition to the certification charge. Record search fees may apply if you do not provide a case number and court staff must search by name. Searches over 10 minutes cost $15.

Payment can be made by cash, check, or money order for in-person requests. Mail requests should include a check or money order. Some courthouses accept credit cards with a processing fee. Confirm payment methods when you submit your request.

Case File Access

You can view your divorce case file in person at the courthouse. Go to the clerk's office and ask to see the file. Provide your case number or enough information for staff to locate it. Bring photo ID. Viewing files is free. You can read through all documents filed in your case.

If you want copies of specific documents, point them out to the clerk. Staff will make copies for you at 50 cents per page. You cannot remove documents from the file or take the file with you. It stays at the courthouse. Third parties can also request divorce records in most cases because divorce decrees are public records under California law.

Some documents in a case file may be sealed or confidential. Financial records and child custody evaluations are sometimes protected. The clerk will tell you if any parts of the file are restricted from public access.

Online Resources

Siskiyou County may offer online case search. Check the court website for current online services. Many California counties provide case search portals where you can look up cases by name or case number. Search results typically show basic information like filing dates and case status.

Full documents are not viewable online due to California privacy rules for family law cases. You must request copies from the court even if you can see the case information online. Use any available online search to find your case number before submitting a records request. Having the case number speeds up processing.

Older Records

Siskiyou County has divorce records going back many decades. Older case files may be stored off-site at an archive facility. If your divorce is from many years ago, the court may need extra time to retrieve the file. Call ahead if your case is very old. Staff can check whether the file is on-site or in storage.

Some very old records may be stored in different formats. Files from the early 1900s or before may be handwritten or on fragile paper. Staff will handle these records carefully and make copies as needed. Most divorce decrees are kept permanently, but other case documents may have been destroyed after the legal retention period expired.

Legal Help

Siskiyou County has limited local legal resources due to its rural nature. Legal Services of Northern California may serve the area. They provide free legal help to low-income residents in family law cases. Call to see if they cover Siskiyou County and whether you qualify based on income.

The Superior Court may have a Family Law Facilitator available. Call the courthouse at (530) 842-8182 to ask about the facilitator's schedule and services. The facilitator can help with forms and procedures but cannot give legal advice or represent you.

For private attorneys, check with the State Bar of California lawyer referral service at 1-866-442-2529. They can connect you with attorneys who serve the area. Initial consultations are typically $35 for 30 minutes.

Nearby Counties

Siskiyou County borders Modoc, Shasta, Trinity, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties in California.