Criminal

Criminal Operations handles non-traffic infractions, misdemeanor and felony criminal matters. Visit the following links on the California Courts' website to learn more about the basics of a criminal case or how a criminal case works,

All requests for information require either a name and case number or full name and date of birth.  If this information is not present, the clerks will be unable to process your request(s). 

• Cleaning Up Your Criminal Record – find information, instructions and forms for expungements, dismissals, governor's pardon, certificate of rehabilitation and other tips for cleaning up your record. 
• Appeals – if you feel a judge has made a prejudicial error on your matter, visit this page for forms, rules of court and information on appeals.
• How to Handle My Warrant – find options for clearing your warrant.
• Fine Payment Information – find how to pay your fine by phone, internet or in person.
• Criminal Forms – locate local forms for criminal matters including requesting records or information.
• Bail Schedule – look up a code section and find the bail amount associated with that charge.
• Criminal Case Calendar information – list of criminal cases for the next five days.
• Jail Information – Visit the Sheriff's Department's website to obtain information on people that are in custody and forms for the jail.

Change of address

In order to receive important correspondence and notices, the court needs your current address. It is your responsibility to inform the court whenever your address changes. This notification must be received in writing from you or your attorney. Click here for the Court's Change of Address form.  You may use this form or simply submit your address change in writing on any 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper that includes your case number(s), full name and new address.  Submit any address changes to the location where your matter was last heard. 

Requesting Copies of Court Records

Copies of court records cost $0.50 / page. Matters stored off-site or requiring 10 minutes or more research will also carry a $15 file research fee. Most criminal case files are stored off site unless there is a pending court date. If certified copies are required, there is a $25 per document charge to certify.

You will need the defendant's name and case number or the defendant's name and date of birth to make the request. The case number can be obtained by visiting one of our court locations or by calling the branch in which the matter was last heard.

Most information on a case can be obtained by requesting a docket print out.  This document is available at a cost of $0.50/page at any of our court locations.   Defendants and attorneys of record on a given case can request copies of the docket for that case for free.  These requests must be accompanied by proof of valid ID for the defendant or a business/bar card for the attorney of record.  You can make this request either in person or by mail. This document can also be certified for a fee of $25 per case.  Our court considers this to be the most accurate and easy to read form of information for our cases.  Unless you need case information for Homeland Security, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, for a formal hearing or have been specifically told that a docket print out is unacceptable, then this may be the best option for you.

Complete this Request for Case Information Form and mail or bring it in to the court with payment.  If you are requesting a docket print out, you will also need to provide a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE).  An SASE is an envelope that you write your name and address and place proper postage (stamp) on it.  The envelope will then be used to mail your request back to you.  Please be sure to use a legal-sized envelope so your public docket will fit.  Further instructions are on the form.

Please note that no requests can be made or sent by fax.

Transcripts

Copies of transcripts must be ordered from the Court Reporter that reported the case. For information on obtaining copies of an official transcript please review the Purchasing a Transcript section of the Courtroom Operations Website.