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Records/Copy Requests

Requesting Records/Copies

Case information is also available online. Non-certified and electronically certified copies of documents may be purchased and downloaded through the Public Access System.

Viewing Files and Requesting Copies

Small Claims – Specific Actions of $12,500 and under

Limited Civil – Actions of $35,000 and under

Unlimited Civil – Actions over $35,000

Most Unlimited Civil actions may be reviewed from the computers located at the Central Justice Center. Limited Civil and Small Claims actions are found in the local Justice Centers. To locate the Justice Center of a specific action, see the Court Designation List .

File Request Cards are available at each Justice Center. Review of file is dependent upon availability of the file. Older files may be stored off-site and take several days before being delivered to the Court. If the file must be delivered to the Court, the clerk will notify you upon receipt of the file. Check with the clerk for local practice.

Photo Identification

You must deposit a valid photo identification card with the clerk in order to view non-imaged files.

Record Search

Superior Court records may be searched from 1889 to present. Current case information is available online. You may search the case by case number, person name, or business name. Indexes for prior years are not available online, but are located at their respective Justice Centers.

File, Image File, or Register of Actions (Case Summary) Copy Requests:

Complete the mandatory form: Request for Records Search and/or Copies (L-3009)

Fee required: $0.50 per page

Additional fee required to certify any documents (See Fee Schedule – Records Related Fees).

Request for Copies by Mail

Provide the Court with the following information or complete the Copy Request (Form #L-3009):

Case number (if unknown, see Record Search above).

Name of plaintiff/petitioner or defendant/respondent.

Name of document and date of filing, if known (please be as specific as possible).

Document copies are $0.50 per page. If you require certification, this is an additional charge of $40 per document. Exemplifications are $50 per exemplification. You have the option of paying by check or credit card. Do not send cash.

Please refer to the Fee Schedule for further information and clarification (See Fee Schedule – Records Related Fees).

Please provide your name, address, and telephone number, and include a 9” x 12” self-addressed, stamped envelope. Postage will be added to your check if postage is insufficient.

For additional information, see the following Court Information Sheets:

File Retention Time Frames (Form #L-1018)

Civil Division Quick Links

Civil Fee Payment Portal

(In-Person paying only available at

Civil Clerk's Offices at CJC)

ADR

Appeals (Civil)

Case Access (Link to Online Services)

Civil Calendar Information

Complex Civil

Court Reporters

Filing Information

Civil General Information

Asking the Court to Review DMV’s Suspension of License

Scheduling an Ex Parte Hearing with Filing of Complaint

Unlawful Detainer