Stanislaus /divisions/civil/case-research-process

Source: https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil/case-research-process

Case Research Process

Accessing Civil Case Files

The Court makes most civil case records available online at Public Portal - Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus.

Harassments can only be viewed at the counter in the civil clerk’s office or on a court kiosk.

Some older, inactive cases are stored at off-site locations. A Research Request Form may be required to access these cases and it can take several days to retrieve the file(s). A valid, photo ID is required to view physical files.

Research and Copy Requests

Fees:

Search Fee $15.00

Ordering files from off-site:

Regular (1-2 week delivery) $10.00

Urgent (4 hour delivery) $55.00

Emergency (2 hour delivery) $95.00

Copies per page $0.50

Certification per document $40.00

Required Items:

• Case number or year filed

• Full name of plaintiff or defendant

Large copy requests (100+ pages):

• Must be paid in advance

• Require a $50.00 deposit

When making a request by mail please include a:

• Research Request Form or a letter requesting which documents, specifically, should be copied

• Self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage for returning copies

• Check or money order payable to Stanislaus County Superior Court which includes the $15.00 search fee as well as copy fees.

If copy request fees are unknown, customers may submit a blank check with a note “not to exceed” and the amount of anticipated costs.