Sonoma County

Sonoma County Superior Court Address: 600 Administration Drive, Room 104A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403\nPhone: (707) 521-6700\nFax: (707) 521-6720\nHours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Sonoma County Superior Court is located in the Hall of Justice and Records building in Santa Rosa, California. The court has jurisdiction over civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, and traffic cases. The court also has jurisdiction over small claims cases with a value of up to $10,000.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Requests for arrest records can be submitted to the Sheriff's Office Records Unit or to individual police departments, typically requiring a written request with specific identifying information.
• Mugshots and booking photos from Sonoma County detention facilities are available through the online inmate search system and may also be obtained through formal public records requests.
• Processing times for full arrest history records typically range from 10-30 days depending on the scope of the request.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Fees for court records include $15 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page of certified copies.
• The court clerk's office processes requests for certified copies, exemplified copies, and court transcripts.
• The court's website provides access to tentative rulings, calendars, and jury duty information, demonstrating a commitment to public access and transparency.

• Certified copies of recorded documents cost $1 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus $5 for certification.
• Sonoma County Tax Collector (phone: 707-565-2281) handles property tax payments and delinquency records.
• Recording fees vary by document type but generally start at $75 for the first page.
• The Recorder's Office has implemented electronic recording (e-recording) through approved vendors, streamlining the process for title companies and frequent users.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Online ordering is available through Sonoma County's website portal and through VitalChek (an authorized vendor) at vitalchek.com, though VitalChek charges additional service fees.
• Marriage certificates cost $18 for the first certified copy.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• Sonoma County Economic Development Board (website: sonomaeda.org) provides resources for business development, expansion, and relocation.
• Cannabis business permits require special county or city approval under local ordinances implementing state cannabis regulations, with applications processed through PRMD for the unincorporated county.