Fresno County, CA Public Records

Superior Court - Criminal
1100 Van Ness Ave
Courthouse, 4th Fl
Fresno, CA 93724 http://www.fresno.courts.ca.gov/crimi
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 559-457-1801, 559-457-1802
F: 559-457-1820/1810
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Domestic Violence
Restricted Records: No confidential, adoption or juvenile records released
Felony address is Rm 401; Misdemeanor address is Rm 402. Holds records for closed outlying courts (Clovis, Coalinga, Firebaugh, Kingsburg, Reedley, Sanger, Selma).
Clovis Division - Superior Court (Closed)
Court was closed effective 8-6-2102. See courts located in Fresno.
Coalinga Division - Superior Court (Closed)
Court was closed effective 7-30-2012. See courts located in Fresno.
Firebaugh Division - Superior Court - Closed
Court was closed effective 7-30-2012. See courts located in Fresno.
Kerman Division - Superior Court (Closed)
Court was closed in early 2009, case files moved to Fresno. Jurisdiction included Biola, Biola Junction, Cantua, Five Points, Helm, Kerman, Rolindo, San Joaquin, and Tranquility.
Kingsburg Division - Superior Court Closed
Court was closed effective 7-30-2012. See courts located in Fresno.
Selma Division - Superior Court (Closed)
Court was closed effective 7-30-2012. See courts located in Fresno.
Reedley Division - Superior Court (Closed)
Court was closed effective 7-30-2012. See courts located in Fresno.
Sanger Division - Superior Court (Closed)
http://www.fresno.courts.ca.gov/
Court was closed effective 7-30-2012. See courts located in Fresno.
Superior Court - Traffic
2317 Tuolumne St
Fresno, CA 93721 http://www.fresno.courts.ca.gov/traff
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 559-457-1700
F: 559-457-1616
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Infractions
Also is known as the M Street Courthouse on the web page; note there is another courthouse at 1265 M Street that has criminal hearings stationed around the corner.
Probate Court
1130 O St, 3rd Fl
B F Sisk Courthouse
Fresno, CA 93724 http://www.fresno.courts.ca.gov/proba
Hours: 8AM-3PM M-TH; 8AM-N F PST
P: 559-457-1888
F: 559-457-1835
Jurisdiction: Probate
Access to probate case information is free at https://publicportal.fresno.courts.ca.gov/FRESNOPORTAL/.
Superior Court - Civil
1130 O St
B F Sisk Courthouse
Fresno, CA 93721-2220 http://www.fresno.courts.ca.gov/civil
Hours: 8AM-3PM M-TH; 8AM-N F PST
P: 559-457-1900, 559-457-2000
F: 559-457-1624
Jurisdiction: Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Family Law
Restricted Records: No confidential, adoption or juvenile records released
The civil court was separated from the criminal court location in 2007. Holds records for closed outlying courts (Clovis, Coalinga, Firebaugh, Kingsburg, Reedley, Sanger, Selma).

Fresno County, CA Vital Records

Contact the Fresno County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Fresno County
County Recorder
2281 Tulare St, Rm 302
Hall of Records
Fresno, CA 93721 https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/departmen
8:30AM-4:30PM PST
Phone: 559-600-3471
Fax: 559-600-1484
Voter Registration

Fresno County Vital Certificates

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Fresno County Information

Fresno County is home to nearly one million people and it is growing rapidly. The county's name is the Spanish term for ash tree. It is home to numerous cities such as Fresno, Del Ray, and Riverdale. Along with numerous cities, the county is home to two national forests: Kings Canyon National Park and Giant Sequoia National Monument. Both Kings Canyon and Giant Sequoia are big tourist draws. The vast beauty of these sites is appreciated by thousands each year.

Agriculture is crucial to this county and it is the number one agricultural county in the country. Some of the main crops include grapes, cotton, tomatoes, and oranges. Yearly agricultural production is over five billion dollars. Although the great outdoors is vital to the county, the world of business also calls. Fresno County is home to such large corporations as Sun-Maid Raisins, Pinnacle Armor, and Pacific Ethanol. When a hard week is complete, many hard working Fresno residents love to visit the numerous museums and water parks. Fresno is home to many renowned museums such as the African American Cultural and Historical Museum, the Fresno Art Museum, and the Fresno Metropolitan Museum. If you are looking for somewhere to cool off, try The Island Waterpark or Wild Water Adventures. There are numerous choices when it comes to activities in this vastly beautiful and agriculturally important county.

Fresno County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 5,962.73 sq mi
Population (2009): 915,267
  • Females: 49.5%
  • White: 80.9%
  • Black/African American: 5.8%
  • Asian: 9%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 49.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 34.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): 116,446
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 21.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 40.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 22.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 67.5%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 17.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 3.09
Housing Units (2000): 270,767
Homeownership Rate (2000): 56.5%
Migration Flow to Fresno County, CA from (2007-2008):

Fresno County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $19,022,636
  • Construction: $1,476,982
  • Retail Trade: $1,390,706
  • Professional and Technical Services: $992,603
  • Healthcare: $2,188,820
  • Banking: $840,670
  • Retail Trade: $1,390,706
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $478,725
  • Manufacturing: $1,794,405
  • Farms: $717,640
  • Government: $4,190,579
Employed (2000): 301,306
Unemployed (2000): 40,334
Unemployment Rate (2009): 15.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,181
Local Government Employment (2007): 47,863
Local Government Revenue (2007): $3,668,620 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $2,388,762 (thou. dol.)

Fresno County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 17,292
  • Per 1,000 population: 19.4
Deaths (2007): 5,951
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 97
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.6

Fresno County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 4,287
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 65
  • Forcible rape: 172
  • Robbery: 1,284
  • Aggravated Assault: 2,766
Property Crimes (2008): 37,249
  • Burglary: 7,688
  • Larceny-Theft: 23,536
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 6,025

Fresno County Genealogy Records