Superior Court of Sutter

Introduction

The superior court of Sutter is a city courthouse serving the residents of Sutter County, California. It is located within the court of appeal in the third district, and the appeal from the eastern state district goes to the ninth circuit United State Court of appeal. The courthouse was established in 1850; then, three new buildings were constructed; only one is still there, known as Courthouse West or Old Courthouse; the other two were destroyed. The new building for the courthouse was constructed in 2016, and all operations are performed there. The court’s mission is to resolve fights by providing equal justice and protection of the law. It has jurisdiction over criminal, small claims, probation, juvenile, appeal, civil, family, traffic, and vehicle matters. They provide services like online payment, forms, fines, case information, tentative ruling, mediation orientation program, and many more, so it is optional to go to court for these services. This court also provides self-help for a different division. Proper dressing is required during the court session, and wearing a mask is mandatory. One superior court located in this county is:

• SUTTER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE

How can a case search be done?

Sutter County Court Case Search can be done online using the court portal https://casutterportal.tylerhost.net/Portal/Home/Dashboard/29.The court maintains all the records online, in files, or a database. The case search can be found by:

• Search by Case Number, citation, or traffic number
• Search by First, middle, and last name

After entering the data, the case information will come. The portal will only show those records information that is publicly available. Some records are unavailable; if the information does not come, the case records will be removed or confidential and cannot be displayed online. You have to go to the court or give a record request for these documents, and then the court will decide whether to provide that information. The fee for each document per page is $0.50, which is mandatory. 

How to search for a case hearing?

Sutter County Superior Court case hearing information can be searched using the search hearing portal option https://casutterportal.tylerhost.net/Portal/Home/Dashboard/26. The search can be found by entering the location, hearing types, date, and search type. The search type 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

After entering the data, the court hearing information will be displayed.

How to make a payment?

Sutter County Superior Court payment 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 court payment office. Take your ticket and citation number with you when you come for payment. 2% surcharges will be applied if you make payment with a credit card. 

Online

Online payments can be made using the Superior Court Online Portal https://casutterportal.tylerhost.net/Portal. Enter any search type, like a case or traffic ticket number, name, etc., and the citation search. Your case information with the amount of the fine will be displayed. Select the payment option and pay the amount online. $1.99 convenience fees will be applied using this method.

Mail

A Person can send a certified check or money order to the court’s criminal courthouse mailing address; 1175 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City, CA 95993. 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.

You can also apply for payment installment without appearing in front of the judge. Contact the collection division at 530-822-3301 if you need any help or information.

How to appear remotely?

Sutter County Superior Court remote appearances for some eligible cases are possible using audio by telephone and video conferencing in the zoom application. Fill out and send the form related to your case. The court will respond with a schedule and a meeting link ID if your case is eligible for the remote hearing. The procedure for all division remote case proceedings is available on the website. Make sure your internet connection is strong. Mute your microphone and speak only when the judge calls your name. Test your microphone and video before joining the session. It is recommended to avoid running unnecessary applications when you are in a meeting. Wear a proper dress and sit where your face is visible. Recording for the case hearing is not allowed, if you violate this rule, your case remote appearance will be removed, and you cannot apply for virtual gearing in the future.

The family court provides which types of service?

Sutter family court provides some services that focus on family issues. This court provides services of child custody mediation and investigation, conservatorship, and guardianship investigation to the county people. The family law facilitator gives information and helps the individual, free of the cost involved in the case but cannot afford an attorney. Contact the self-help center if you need any information about the family law facilitators.

Dial: 530-822-3305

How can small claims cases be filled?

Sutter County small claim court handles all the matters in which a person sues another person for money and personal damage within the limit of $10,000. Small claims cases can also be done on business or property in which the claim is up to $5000. The cases can be resolved in quick and inexpensive ways. Small claim cases can be filled out by filling out a form available at Small Claims Forms. You can only file a claim if your age is above 18. Fill in your and the defendant’s personal information, the reason for your claim, and the amount you are suing. After the claim is filed, the court clerk will mail the defendant about the case and the schedule. The fees depend upon the amount of money you are claiming. The fee schedule contains all the information about the court fees. See the California Court Small Claims Forms for any help. The plaintiff must file a dismissal form with the clerk if the case is settled before the trial.

The traffic court handles which types of cases?

Sutter County traffic court handles traffic and vehicle violations. Some minor violations include fishing without a license, driving without or expired license, speeding, violation of traffic signals and signs, etc. It does not handle parking violations; the city of Yuba handles them. If you received a traffic citation, many options are available for resolving it. The traffic school option is available if your case is eligible for it. You had to fulfill the requirement for attending the traffic school.

How can I contest a citation?

If you received a citation and a mandatory appearance was written, you had to appear on the schedule. You can write a plea of not guilty if you do not agree with the citation. The court will be done in 14 to 45 days. At the court trial, the officer who gives you a ticket must be in the court. Requests for a court trial by mail and in person were only available in the infraction cases. In contrast, a court trial for written declaration can be done in an infraction vehicle code violation.

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