The Marin County Courthouse in Northern California raises quite a few questions from our clients. Here are the basics:
- · The court is now open daily 8:30am – 3:30pm.
- · Civil and Criminal records can be searched in the Superior Court Records Room.
- · Because the facility is small, many files are stored off site. Often, older and dismissed case files are destroyed entirely. When a file is destroyed a docket may still be available. The clerk cannot determine page count of a docket until it is printed. Once printed it must be paid for regardless of length. The docket does not confirm DOB or SSN in criminal matters.
- · Files must be ordered and viewed to confirm DOB and/or SSN. Clerk cannot confirm DOB/SSN.
- · The time of day that a file is ordered will determine when the file will be available for viewing.
- · On site files are generally available the following day.
- · Off site files may take 3-5 business days for delivery.
- · Clerk charges $5 per file for off site delivery.
- · Copies are $1 per page.
This court tends to change its procedures often. Please feel free to contact Dana anytime with questions you may have!
