Superior Court of Shasta

Introduction:

The superior court of Shasta is a city courthouse in Shasta County. The United States of Eastern District California appeals go to the United States of Appeals ninth circuit. The courthouse was established in 1850, and a new one with 14 courtrooms was built in 2010. The court’s mission is to provide fair, equal, and just justice. It has jurisdiction over criminal, small claims, probation, juvenile, finance, civil, family, traffic, and vehicle matters. They provide services like online payment, forms, online case search inquiry, traffic school, jury summons and many more, so it is optional to go to court for these services. This court also provides self-help for a different division. Every person must follow local rules and wear a mask in this court. Proper dressing is required during the case hearing. Three superior courts located in this county are:

• SHASTA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – JUSTICE CENTER
• SHASTA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
• SHASTA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – MAIN COURTHOUSE

How to search for case information?

Shasta County Superior Court Case Search can be done online using the court public portal smart search. The court maintains all the records online, in files or a database. You had to be a registered user if you needed some privileged information. The Search can be done in the following ways:

• Search by record or case number
• Search by Ticket or citation number
• Search by First and Last name

After entering the data, the information will display. If the information does not come, the case records will be confidential and cannot be displayed online. You have to go to the court and give a request for these types of documents, and then the court will decide whether to provide that information to you or not. The fees for each document per page are required. The legal access is disabled currently.

How can I search for case hearings?

Shasta County Superior Court case hearing date searches can also be done online using the court public portal. It can be searched by entering the court location, hearing type, searching date and with searching types. The search types can be done in the following ways:

• Search by Case Number
• Search by Party Name
• Search by Business Name
• Search by Attorney Name
• Search by Attorney bar Number
• Search by Judicial Officer
• Search by Courtroom

How can I make a payment?

Shasta County Superior Court traffic tickets and fines payments can be made in the following ways:

In-Person

A person can pay for tickets and fines by visiting the court during regular court hours and paying in cash, checks, or with a card at the payment center. Take your ticket when you are coming for payment. 2.5% surcharges will be applied if you make payment with a credit card. 

Online

Online traffic tickets or other fines payments can be made using the Superior Court Online Portal. Enter the Ticket/Citation, case, and driving license number. Your case information with the amount of the fine will be displayed. Select the payment option and pay the amount online, but this online payment functionality needs to be fixed.

Mail

A Person can send a certified check or money order to the court’s mailing address; 1500 Court St, Redding, CA 96001, United States. Cash or personal checks are not acceptable in the mail; only certified checks or money orders are accepted. Remember to write your citation, name, case number and account number when you send the payment, and mail the amount in a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want a receipt.

Phone

Payment can also be made by calling 530-245-6789. Remember your citation number when you are making payment by phone.

Contact the court collection division if you want to pay in installments. $50 is the minimum payment that is allowed for monthly payments.

How can I take remote hearing?

Shasta County Superior Court remote hearing can be done through the zoom application. In some cases, hearings can be done online. You had to submit a form by filling in all the required information. After receiving the form, the court will email you a schedule and a zoom link. You can join the session with your attorney or lawyer on your Schedule with a link. It is recommended to join the session ten minutes before the actual time. Make sure your internet is working, and test your audio and video before the meeting. On your hearing date, mute your mic until the judge calls your name. The remote appearance procedure for different departments is available online on the court website. Contact the court if you need any information about your remote case hearings.

The main courthouse handles which types of cases?

Shasta County Superior Court – Main Courthouse handles all the cases of civil, criminal, traffic, vehicle, small claims probate and finance matters. It also handles all the things related to appealing. Contact the main courthouse if you need any information or help with your case.

How can small claims cases be filled?

The main courthouse of Shasta Superior Court hears all the matters related to small claims cases in which the limit is up to $10,000. The cases can be resolved very quickly and with a less expensive method. The case can be filled by filling out the form received from the clerk’s office and then entering you are and the defendant’s personal information like name, phone number etc. You had to write the amount you are suing to the defendant and the reason. The defendant must be from this county; only other county person cases cannot be filed there. Contact the court if you need further guidance or help related to these cases.

The family law handles which type of service?

Shasta main courthouse handles all the family law matters that include:

• Divorce, legal separation or nullity of marriage
• Child custody, visitation and support petition
• Support enforcement and an order regarding the request
• Domestic Violence
• Harassment in the workplace
• Elder abuse
• Spousal support

The handouts for family law, like family law facilitators, kids turn pamphlets etc., are available online on the website. All the information about all family matters are available; you can find answers and explanations using the website.

The juvenile justice center handles which types of cases?

SHASTA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT – JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER handles all matters involving a juvenile. This court can also do the adoption of a juvenile. This division consists of two units:

• Dependency
• Delinquency

Dependency courts are also available, whose mission is to ensure that the juvenile is safe from any abuse and that the guardian is not neglecting them. Contact this court if you need any help.

The finance division handles which types of matters?

The Shasta County Superior Court Finance division manages all the court’s payroll, budgeting, purchasing and accounting functions, but this department only does some of the collections. Collection of anything can be done using the portal.

How can appealing be done?

Shasta County Superior Court- justice center handles all the matters of appeal. You can appeal if you are not satisfied with the court’s decision. The appeal is not retail; it was only a legal error based on arguments in the trial court. You can appeal by filling out the appeal form available in this division.

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