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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Sutter County record-source URLs verified against the official local and California state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Sutter County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Sutter County, California — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
98,545
Population
Census estimate
33,041
Households
Census estimate
$72,654
Median income
Annual household
$375,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Yuba City
County seat
In California
Sutter County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Sutter County Records at a Glance

Record typeSutter County verified sources
Court recordsUnsolved Cases | Sutter County Sheriff, CA
Court Calendar | Superior Court of California | County of Su…
Criminal recordsMissing Persons | Sutter County Sheriff, CA
Crime Data | State of California - Department of Justice - O…
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Sutter County state portal below
Property recordsAccount
Citizenship & Voting Portal | Sutter County, CA
Vital recordsSutter History Biographies C-D
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Sutter County state portal below
Professional licensesReal Property Records | Sutter County, CA
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Sutter County state portal below
Sutter County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records2Criminal records2Wants & warrants0Property records4Vital records1Voter records0Licenses1Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Sutter County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Sutter County Records

2026
Sutter County official government portal active
The official Sutter County government website at www.sutter.courts.ca.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Sutter County court records portal verified
State court system links for Sutter County verified against the California judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Sutter County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Sutter County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Sutter County property records online
Sutter County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Sutter County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Sutter County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Sutter County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the California statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the California state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Sutter County Records

❌ Myth: "Sutter County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Sutter County are held by the California state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Sutter County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Sutter County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official California state repository has verified, current Sutter County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Sutter County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Sutter County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Sutter County & California Records

For records not specific to Sutter County, use California's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 California statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in California: Sonoma · Stanislaus · Tehama · Trinity · Tulare

About Sutter County, California

Sutter County is located in the Central Valley of California. The county seat is Yuba City (official site: http://www.co.sutter.ca.us/).

  • Population: 98,545
  • Households: 33,041
  • Median household income: $72,654
  • Median home value: $375,400
  • Below poverty line: 13.3%
  • Land area: 602.7 sq mi
  • Population density: 163.5 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 5
  • NCES schools indexed: 42
Home | Superior Court of California | County of Sutter
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Remote appearance information for criminal, civil, family law, and juvenile dependency proceedings · Check your jury status online or submit rescheduling requests
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Account
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Assessor · Property Search · Tax Collector · Tax Search · Checkout · Auditor · Documents · Home · Assessor · Property Search · Tax Collector · Tax Search · Checkout · Auditor · Documents · Tax Collector · Tax Search ·
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Citizenship & Voting Portal | Sutter County, CA
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County Elections Office Voting and voter registration information for Sutter County, local government participation, election results and much more. Passports Passport FAQ and application forms for U.S. citizens or nationals. Voter Information What you need to know in order to register to vote, registering online, requesting an absentee ballot or locating your polling place. California Secretary of State California elections and voter information.
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Sutter County, California
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Review secured, unsecured or supplemental property tax information. Pay taxes using debit, credit cards, or e-check · Search real estate, personal property, and assessment record information using an interactive map
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Sutter County, CA | Home
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County Budget · GIS · Official Records · Election Results · County Ordinances · Public Notice · Michelle Zearfoss · Michelle Zearfoss · Prev Next · County Jobs · Property Taxes · Assessment Search · County Library Find a Service · Close · 1 · Apply For · Contact ·
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ArcGIS Web Application
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Sutter County GIS data available for visualization or download
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Unsolved Cases | Sutter County Sheriff, CA
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On November 13, 1999 at 0700 hours, Saturday, Carolyn Sue Hannaford was found deceased in south Sutter County, in the area of W. Catlett and Vernon Road, west of State Route Highway 99. She was the victim of an apparent homicide. Hannaford was dressed in a white t-shirt, light blue jeans and ...
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Court Calendar | Superior Court of California | County of Sutter
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County of Sutter · This searchable court calendar is updated throughout the day, and provides a list of cases currently scheduled for today through the next 7 days. Please click the link below to be navigated to the online case docket. Online Case Docket · Online Case Access ·
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Administrative Records | Superior Court of California | County of Sutter
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Administrative Record Requests Pursuant to California Rule of Court 10.500, please direct requests to copy or inspect judicial administrative records maintained by the Sutter County Superior Court to: Stephanie M. Hansel, Court Executive Officer 1175 Civic Center Blvd. Yuba City, CA 95993 Requests
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Missing Persons | Sutter County Sheriff, CA
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Sutter County Sheriff's Office (530) 822-7313 ext. 240 Date: 3/16/2000 Case#: 0000780 Name: Pushpinder Kaur Sangha Alias: "Jatinder" Address: 12150 North Butte Rd., Live Oak, Ca 95953 Height: 5 Feet 4 Inches Weight: 135 Age: 27 Sex: F Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Complexion: Light Race: East Indian Birth Date: 12/12/1972 · Update on original broadcast on 02-20-00 on overdue vehicle and person. Changed to missing person and the vehicle has been recovered.
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Crime Data | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
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The California Attorney General has the duty to collect, analyze, and report statistical data, which provide valid measures of crime and the criminal justice process to government and the citizens of California. This site contains crime data submitted by county and local law enforcement agencies, ...
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Virginia VINE - VINELink
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Welcome to Virginia VINE. A free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information, find state-approved service providers, register for notifications and stay informed.
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Sutter History Biographies C-D
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DRAKE, Isaac DRESCHER, Philip E., farmer; P.O. Nicolaus; was born near Arolsen, Germany, June 5, 1819; at the age of 18 he went to Cassel, where he studied surveying under State Surveyor Schwalm for three years. After following this occupation for a number of years, he came to the United States ...
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CDPH Vital Document List - CA.gov
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Addendum 2 - CDPH/CHVP State General Fund Innovation 2.0 Request for Supplemental Information (RSI) for State Fiscal Year 2023 – 2028, 2023 · California Personal Responsibility Education Program
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Real Property Records | Sutter County, CA
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The index and the scanned images of the original documents are available for use by the public for research or to have copies made. To order records, follow the directions on the provided link. For Official Records Index dated between 12/1/1993 to present, use this link: Search the Sutter County Official Records Index (Includes Fictitious Business Name Search)
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DCA License Search - CA.gov
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Your web browser is out of date. Update your browser for more security, speed and the best experience on this site · Use this online search tool to verify a license issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) for the professions listed under license type.
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California's Most Wanted Fugitives | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
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This Google™ translation feature is provided for informational purposes only · The Office of the Attorney General is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool
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My Voter Status - California Secretary of State
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All California voters should check the address where they are registered. Check if you are registered to vote. Check where you are registered to vote. Check your political party preference. Check your language preference for election materials. Check the status of your vote-by-mail or provisional ballot. Find your polling place. Find information for upcoming local and state elections. Find contact information for your county
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Sutter County, California | Sutter County, CA
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Sutter County is located in north central California , and the southern part of the County is approximately 12 minutes north of Sacramento, the state capitol. The City of Yuba City is the County Seat of Sutter County. Sacramento International Airport is located 10 minutes from the Sutter County ...
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Local & Regional Agencies | Sutter County, CA
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City of Live Oak Live Oak is Sutter County's northern-most city just south of the Butte County border on Hwy 99. For information call: (530) 695-2112 . City of Sacramento California state capitol and nearest major metropolitan area to Sutter County.
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Certified Farmers' Market | Sutter County, CA
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Note Regarding Food Services: Please Blvd., Yuba City, CA 95993, telephone number (530) 822-7400. Farmers' Market inspections will be conducted at least quarterly by our office without prior announcement
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Recreational Facilities Status | Sutter County, CA
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Daily-use and Sutter County Annual Boat Launch permits may be obtained online at http://yodelportal.com/Sutter or scan the QR code below. For help with purchasing a pass please contact Sutter County General Services at (530) 822-7473. Archived NewsNo results found. Sign up for Recreational Facilities Status updates from Sutter County General Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Sutter County?
Sutter County court cases are filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court. Search the Unsolved Cases | Sutter County Sheriff, CA portal: https://www.suttersheriff.gov/community/missing-wanted-and-more/unsolved-cases. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in California?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most California counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in California if I wasn't convicted?
In California, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. California's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the California Department of Justice.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in California?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the California Department of Justice that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in California. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.