Court Records

The Superior Court of California in San Joaquin County, California manages court records for all of the court’s archived public records dating back to 1850. Most of the records maintained by records management are adjudicated.

Records Management does have a destruction program and not all records may be available. The Records Management clerk can provide additional information regarding destroyed records. Court records are official documents generated throughout legal proceedings, such as criminal case files, bankruptcy records, and records from family or probate court. They contain detailed information about the proceedings, including names of the parties involved, dates of hearings, testimony and evidence, and rulings in cases. Court records are kept for specified periods of time, which vary by court, and then are disposed of or archived. Most court records are considered public, though some information may be restricted or contain information that will be redacted when copies are provided to the public. In some cases, court records may be sealed and require a court order to access, but many others can be accessed easily online.

Requests for copies of court records in San Joaquin County should be directed to the Records Management Division. Requests should include the file number, file name, requesters name, complete address, drivers license number, phone number, phone service provider, and email address. The Division provides a Request for Copies or Viewing of Court Records Form online for this purpose. Cases may be searched online by the date the case was opened or closed, the court type or case type, or the statutes or charges involved in the case. The records custodian of San Joaquin County may be contacted at (209) 992-5697.

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