OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know

How to use this page: Pick a section below — court records, arrest records, or other records.

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 jail and custody information
🏛️ Juvenile and traffic 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

In person: Visit the Salinas Courthouse at 240 Church St. For civil/family/probate records, visit 1200 Aguajito Rd in Monterey.

Online: Visit the court's official website.

By mail: Submit a written request under the California — Court & Arrest Lookup Act. Records office: 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940.

Cities in Monterey County

Monterey County includes the city of Salinas (county seat) and other municipalities including Monterey, Seaside, Marina, Pacific Grove, Soledad, Gonzales, Greenfield, and King City. 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.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources.

Last updated: April 15, 2026