Official Court Access

La County Court Public Records

Start with the Los Angeles County Superior Court clerk for file requests; use the official case search for quick lookups.

First Name
Last Name

State

California

County

Los Angeles County

Locate and obtain Los Angeles County court case records and copies.

Start at the Los Angeles County Superior Court clerk’s records counter.

Best first step
Go to the Superior Court clerk in Los Angeles County for file and copy requests.
Often searchable online
Basic case summaries, party or case lookups, hearing dates (availability varies).
Usually clerk-only
Certified copies, older or archived files, complete case jackets.

Official access routes in Los Angeles County

Official Path Best For How to Access What You May Find
Superior Court clerk – records counter File copies, certified records, complete case files Visit a courthouse records window and provide case or party details. Docket printouts, filings, minute orders, copies; certifications on request.
Official online case search (Superior Court) Quick docket lookups and case status Search by case number or party on the court’s public system. Case summary, register of actions, hearing dates; coverage varies.
Courthouse public access terminals Onsite docket viewing and index searches Use the public terminals in the courthouse records area. Dockets, calendars, limited images where available.
Written records request to the clerk Copies when in-person is not practical Submit a written request with case details and document list. Copies by mail or pickup; processing times and fees set by the court.

LA County court records — quick answers

Do I need a case number to request records in Los Angeles County?

It helps. If unknown, ask the clerk or use public terminals to search by party or date range when available.

How do I request a certified copy in LA County?

Ask the Superior Court clerk for certification and identify the exact document and case.

Are LA County criminal case details available online?

Some basic information may appear online; for full records or copies, use the clerk or courthouse terminals.