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)
🔍 LASD inmate locator and arrest records
🏛️ 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 LA Superior Court at 111 N Hill St in downtown Los Angeles, or any of the 36 courthouse locations. Bring a valid ID.

Online: Use the court's Access a Case system to search case information online.

By mail or email: Submit a written request under the California — Court & Arrest Lookup Act to the office that holds the records.

Cities in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County includes the city of Los Angeles (county seat) and 87 other incorporated cities including Long Beach, Glendale, Santa Clarita, Pomona, Torrance, Pasadena, and El Monte. 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