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There are three ways to look at court case records: Go to the courthouse and ask to look at paper case records. Go to the courthouse and look at electronic case records. If your court offers it, look at electronic case records over the internet. This is called “remote access.”.
There are two ways to look at electronic court case records: On a computer at the courthouse. On a computer, tablet, or smart phone anywhere with an internet connection, such as your home, or the public library. This is known as “remote access.” How you can access an electronic court case record depends on your relationship to the case.
If the case information is not available online, you can contact the court clerk or go to the court to ask for information about the case. A clerk may be able to tell you basic information over the phone, like when a court date is scheduled or if something has been filed.
The searchable Case Information Portal includes: civil, small claims, probate, and some family cases; traffic and local ordinance cases; criminal cases
The California Courts Meeting Information Center offers online access to Judicial Council of California meetings, presentations, and archived broadcasts. View Upcoming, Past Meetings, and Actions.
Find a traffic ticket or court case using the county court's website. Get help from the court. Find self-help centers, forms, interpreters, disability access, and more. Self-Help Locations. Self-Help Centers can provide legal information and resources to people without a lawyer. Enter city, county, or zip code.
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For case information from previous terms, we recommend starting with the Docket Search located on the California Courts website (external); you can search by case number, case name, or names of the parties associated with the case.
