Official Court Access — Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County Criminal Court Records
Start at the Los Angeles County Superior Court criminal clerk; use the official case search if you have a case number.
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Find and obtain Los Angeles County criminal case dockets and copies.
Los Angeles County Superior Court criminal clerk
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Best first step
Contact the Los Angeles County Superior Court criminal clerk.
Often searchable online
Basic criminal case details, docket outline, hearing dates, case status.
Often requires clerk/courthouse
File images, older cases, certified copies, restricted materials.
Official access paths
| Official Path | Best For | How to Access | What You May Find |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Clerk’s Office — Los Angeles County Superior Court | Certified copies, full file pulls, older or archived cases. | Visit or call the criminal clerk; request by case number or name. | Docket printouts, filings, minute orders, certifications, availability notes. |
| Superior Court public case search (criminal) | Quick docket lookups and upcoming court dates. | Use the official case search; enter a case number or party name. | Case summary, docket entries, events, case status. |
| Courthouse criminal records counter | In-person viewing and same-day copies at the handling courthouse. | Go to the records window at the courthouse assigned to the case. | Physical files, recent orders, calendars, copy options. |
| Mail-in records request (Superior Court criminal clerk) | Copies when you cannot appear in person. | Send a written request with case details to the criminal clerk. | Mailed copies of docket sheets and filed documents when available. |
| Appellate criminal dockets | Appeals arising from Los Angeles County criminal cases. | Search the official appellate docket or contact the appellate clerk. | Appellate docket entries, opinions, select filings, scheduling. |
Procedural FAQs
What information should I provide to the criminal clerk?
Give the case number if known, the defendant’s full name, date of birth if available, and the courthouse if known.
How do I get a certified copy of a criminal record?
Request certification from the Los Angeles County Superior Court criminal clerk; specify the exact document and case number.
The online search shows limited details—what next?
Contact the criminal clerk or visit the courthouse records counter to review the file or request copies.
How are older or archived criminal files handled?
Start with the criminal clerk; files may require retrieval before viewing or copying.