OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick a section below — court records, arrest records, or other records. Each one tells you where to go, who to contact, and what tools are available online.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below, then follow the link to the official source.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Superior Court case records (civil, criminal, family)
🔍 Sheriff inmate search and jail information
🏛️ Traffic and small claims court records
📋 Property records and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

How to Request Records

Most records are handled by different offices — always contact the office listed in the section above.

In person: Visit the Fresno Superior Courthouse at 1100 Van Ness Ave in Fresno. Bring a valid ID. The Clerk's Office is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Online: Visit the court's official website for case information and court services.

By mail or email: Submit a written request under the California — Court & Arrest Lookup Act to the office that holds the records. Contact the court at (559) 457-2000 for guidance on record requests.

Cities in Fresno County

Fresno County includes the city of Fresno (county seat, fifth-largest city in California) and several other municipalities including Clovis, Sanger, Selma, Reedley, Coalinga, Kerman, Kingsburg, Parlier, and Fowler. City-level record pages will be added as they become available.

What this page does not show: Not all records are available online. Some require a written request, an in-person visit, or a fee. Court records and arrest data may be incomplete, delayed, or not yet entered into online systems.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 15, 2026