STANTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Stanton gets a B.
Mandatory civil e-filing. Free Vision case lookup. The county does the work; Sacramento writes the cage.
Note: County-level grade from Orange County, CA applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Stanton.
COMPUTED 2026-06-15 20:11 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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- → https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general/pra [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 19:57 UTC]
- → https://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 19:57 UTC]
- → https://ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 19:57 UTC]
- → https://meganslaw.ca.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 19:57 UTC]
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Recent California Court Cases
Most recent California court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-03534 | Munoz Palacios v. LaRose et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-03535 | Giron Rodas v. LaRose et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-03536 | Vallejo v. LaRose et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-02649 | King v. Carillo et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-03537 | Calderon Gonzalez v. Casey et al | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-08542-1 | USA v. Armenta-Pacheco | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-03540 | Fuentes Guevara v. LaRose et al | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-08543-1 | USA v. Merino-Lopez | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-03538 | Flores Gomez v. Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center et al | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-02570-13 | Naomi Yael Bar-Lev | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-02568-13 | Marcy Lynn Johnson | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41225 | David Wayne Neace | 06/15/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Orange County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Orange County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I look up a court case in Orange?▼
Court cases for Orange County, California run through the **Superior Court of California, County of Orange**. The main hub for searches is https://www.occourts.org/online-services/case-access.
**Free online search options**:
- **Civil Case Access** — case summary and register of action for unlimited/complex civil actions back to 1996: https://www.occourts.org/online-services/case-access/civil-case-access.
- **Criminal & Traffic Cases public search** at https://visionpublic.occourts.org/Search.do.
- **Name Search** (full court-wide name index, free but requires enrollment): https://namesearch.occourts.org/. Enrollment is free.
- **Family Law / Probate / Small Claims** are accessed via the same Case Access portal.
**Courthouses in Orange County**:
- Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 — Civil, Criminal, Probate, Small Claims; (657) 622-6878.
- North Justice Center, Fullerton.
- West Justice Center, Westminster.
- Lamoreaux Justice Center, Orange — Family Law and Juvenile.
- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach.
Full list and 92646-style jurisdiction lookup at https://courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.
**Document copies** (per OC Court fee schedule): $0.50 per page; certified copies $40 for the first 5 pages + $0.50 each additional; archive retrieval $50; exemplification $25.
**Federal court cases** (federal civil, federal criminal, bankruptcy) are not in the OC Superior Court system — those go to **PACER** at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/find-case. The OC bankruptcy court is in Santa Ana (https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/); the U.S. District Court Central District of California has a Santa Ana division (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/file-case/court-cmecf-lookup/court/CACDC).
**What's NOT available online**: sealed cases, juvenile cases (Welfare & Institutions Code § 827), confidential family-law filings, mental-health holds (LPS), and adoptions. For those, file a written request and show legal standing.
**To pull a complete case file**, note the case number from the online search, then either visit the courthouse with that number, or order copies through https://www.occourts.org/. Phone the case-access info line if needed: (657) 622-6300.
Where do I find a deed or property record in Yorba Linda?▼
Yorba Linda, California sits in Orange County, so deeds and property records are handled by the **Orange County Clerk-Recorder** (12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 101, Santa Ana, CA 92701; (714) 834-2887; https://www.ocrecorder.com/).
**Free online search**: RecorderWorks Grantor/Grantee Index covers documents recorded since 1982 — https://cr.occlerkrecorder.gov/RecorderWorksInternet/. Search by name (last, first), date range, or document type (Deed, Deed of Trust, Reconveyance, Lien, Notice of Default).
**Copies**: View free in office; $1.00 per page printed; certified copies $4.00 first page + $1.00 each additional. Mail orders take a self-addressed stamped envelope; details at https://www.ocrecorder.com/recorder-services/obtaining-official-record-copies.
**Recording fees effective 01/01/2026** (https://ocrecorder.com/sites/ocrecorder/files/2026-01/FeeSchedule.pdf):
- Standard first page $12 (raised from $7 on 01/01/2025)
- Each additional page $3
- SB2 fee $75 per non-exempt instrument
- Real estate fraud fee $3 per title
- Base per-title fee $6
- Documentary transfer tax $1.10 per $1,000
**Assessor data** (assessed value, current owner, exemptions): Orange County Assessor at https://www.ocassessor.gov/ — free parcel search by address or APN. Office at 625 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701; phone (714) 834-2727.
**Tax payment status** for a Yorba Linda parcel: OC Treasurer-Tax Collector at https://octreasurer.com/ — searchable by APN, shows current and delinquent installments.
**City-level records**: Yorba Linda City Hall keeps building permits, code-enforcement complaints, and zoning. Documents portal at https://www.yorbalindaca.gov/332/Documents-Public-Records.
**Property fraud alert**: Orange County offers a free courtesy notice to owners whenever a document affecting title is recorded — sign-up at https://www.ocrecorder.com/recorder-services/property-documentsdocument-recording-services. Under California's 2025 law, all counties must run a notification program by January 2027 (https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/29/a-new-california-law-requires-deed-notifications-to-combat-property-fraud/).
How can I find out if someone has filed for bankruptcy?▼
Bankruptcy filings are federal, not state. For Santa Ana, California (Orange County), the right court is the **U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, Santa Ana Division** at 411 W. Fourth St., Suite 2030, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4593; phone (714) 338-5300; site https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/.
To search filings, use **PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records)**:
- Sign up at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ (free account; charges only when you pull documents).
- Use the **Case Locator** to search by debtor name nationally: https://pacer.uscourts.gov/find-case.
- For Central District of California specifically: https://pacer.uscourts.gov/file-case/court-cmecf-lookup/court/CACBK.
- Court CM/ECF: https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/pacer.
**PACER fees (2026)**: $0.10 per page, capped at $3.00 per document; fees waived if your quarterly bill is under $30. Audio recordings $2.40. Name searches return docket lists for free at the search-result level.
**What you'll see** on a bankruptcy docket: case number (chapter 7 / 11 / 13 indicator), filing date, debtor name and address, attorney, schedules of assets and liabilities, creditors, meeting-of-creditors notice (341 meeting), and the discharge order.
**No-cost alternatives**:
- Visit the Santa Ana courthouse public terminal — viewing costs nothing, printing is $0.10 per page.
- The U.S. Trustee Program (https://www.justice.gov/ust) lists 341 meeting calendars, which are public.
- News index searches (Orange County Register, LA Times) can surface big filings without PACER.
**Discharged-debtor lookup**: closed bankruptcies stay in PACER; the discharge order is the document confirming the bankruptcy was completed. A bankruptcy stays on a credit report 7 (chapter 13) or 10 (chapter 7) years.
**For business bankruptcies** filed elsewhere, check the registered agent on the California Secretary of State Bizfile portal (https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search) to find the entity's principal office, then PACER-search that district. Statewide bankruptcy court list is at https://www.uscourts.gov/court-locator.
How do I look up property records in Santa Ana?▼
Property records in Santa Ana, California are kept by Orange County. Two offices handle them, and you'll usually need both.
The **Orange County Clerk-Recorder** (12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 101, Santa Ana, CA 92701; phone 714-834-2887) keeps deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, and any document affecting title. Free online grantor/grantee index search since 1982 at https://cr.occlerkrecorder.gov/RecorderWorksInternet/. Documents may be viewed free of charge; copies are $1.00 per page in office, or you can order certified copies by mail (self-addressed stamped envelope required) at https://www.ocrecorder.com/recorder-services/obtaining-official-record-copies.
**Recording fees, effective 01/01/2026** (per the official fee schedule at https://ocrecorder.com/sites/ocrecorder/files/2026-01/FeeSchedule.pdf): standard first page is $12 (up from $7 — change took effect 01/01/2025), each additional page $3, $75 SB2 building-homes-and-jobs fee on most non-exempt instruments, real estate fraud fee $3 per title, documentary transfer tax $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration. Base fee per title is $6.
The **Orange County Assessor** (625 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701; (714) 834-2727) keeps the parcel-level record: assessed value, owner of record, exemptions, tax roll. Free property search at https://www.ocassessor.gov/.
The **OC Treasurer-Tax Collector** (https://octreasurer.com/) tracks property tax payments, delinquencies, and tax sales — useful when you want to know if taxes are current.
**To pull a chain of title** for a Santa Ana property: start at RecorderWorks, search by current owner name, note each prior grantor, then walk back through the index. For documents pre-1982 you need to visit the office in person.
**A new property fraud notification program** is rolling out — under a 2025 California law all county recorders must establish notification programs by January 2027. Orange County already offers a free courtesy notice to property owners when a document affecting title is recorded; sign-up at https://www.ocrecorder.com/recorder-services/property-documentsdocument-recording-services. Read the OC Register coverage at https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/29/a-new-california-law-requires-deed-notifications-to-combat-property-fraud/.
How do I locate someone using public records in Laguna Hills?▼
Locating someone in Laguna Hills, California (Orange County) through public records depends on what you're allowed to access. **Free public sources**: (1) **OC Assessor property search** at https://www.ocassessor.gov — search by name; returns properties owned, mailing address on file (often current), parcel value, tax history. Best single source for homeowners. (2) **OC Clerk-Recorder RecorderWorks** at https://cr.occlerkrecorder.gov/RecorderWorksInternet/ — search recorded deeds, mortgages, releases by grantor/grantee name. (3) **OC Superior Court case search** at https://www.occourts.org/online-services — any civil, criminal, family, probate, or small-claims filing surfaces a name, often with a current address. (4) **California Secretary of State bizfile** at https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search — useful if the person is an LLC owner, registered agent, or corporate officer. (5) **OC Fictitious Business Name (FBN/DBA)** statements at https://www.ocrecorder.com — search at the Clerk-Recorder for sole proprietors operating under a business name. (6) **OCSD Inmate Information System** at https://www.ocsheriff.gov/inmate_information_system if currently in custody. (7) **CDCR Inmate Locator** at https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov for state prison inmates. (8) **Voter registration**: California SOS at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov lets the registrant confirm own status; voter rolls are NOT publicly searchable but are released to political committees, journalists, and certain researchers under California Elections Code § 2188 — request from the OC Registrar of Voters at (714) 567-7600. **What's restricted**: Driving records (DPPA-protected — Vehicle Code § 1808.45), most personal-info portals require permissible use under federal law. **For missing persons**: California DOJ Missing Persons at https://oag.ca.gov/missing or OCSD Missing Persons Unit. **Laguna Hills note**: served by the **OCSD Lake Forest Substation** since Laguna Hills contracts with OCSD for police services. Sources: OC Assessor, OC Clerk-Recorder, OC Superior Court, California SOS, OCSD, CDCR.
How do I look up an arrest in Cypress?▼
Arrests in Cypress, California come from one of three agencies. (1) **Cypress Police Department** — Cypress operates its own independent PD at 5275 Orange Ave, Cypress CA 90630, phone (714) 229-6600. CPD handles arrests inside Cypress city limits. Records request portal at https://www.cypressca.org/government/departments/police-department. (2) **Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD)** runs the longer-term jails. **Inmate Information System** at https://www.ocsheriff.gov/inmate_information_system (free account/sign-in required for cybersecurity). Booking log at https://www.ocsheriff.gov/how-do-i/get-inmate-information. Most Cypress arrestees transfer from CPD jail to OCSD's **Central Jail Complex** at 550 N Flower St, Santa Ana CA 92703, or **Theo Lacy Facility** in Orange CA, within 24–48 hours. OCSD Central Jail Intake/Release at (714) 647-4666; HQ (714) 647-7000. (3) **OC Superior Court** for any case that produced a charge — case search at https://www.occourts.org/online-services. Cypress cases typically file at the **North Justice Center** in Fullerton (1275 N Berkeley Ave) or **Central Justice Center** in Santa Ana (700 Civic Center Dr W). (4) **CDCR Inmate Locator** at https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov for state prison inmates. (5) **Personal record**: California DOJ Live Scan at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints — $25 DOJ + ~$25 vendor fee. (6) **Independent search**: https://orangecountyjails.com. **Older closed cases** require a CPRA request (Gov. Code § 7920) directly with CPD or OCSD. Sources: Cypress PD, OCSD, OC Superior Court, CDCR, California DOJ.
📊 Public Data Sources for Stanton, CA
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
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📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Stanton, CA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JAR-CV ENTERPRISES , INC | STANTON |
| CALIFORNIA FRIENDS HOMES | STANTON |
| ROGER CRAWFORD | STANTON |
| SHANNON NGUYEN | STANTON |
| MICHELLE MYCHAU TRAN, D.D.S., A PROFESSIONAL DENTAL CORP. | STANTON |
| STACEY LE | STANTON |
| GEORGE BASKEVITCH | STANTON |
| DAVID REID | STANTON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| 11050 KIBBINS CIRCLE | STANTON |
| COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT SERVICE | STANTON |
| 11464 JANE WAY | STANTON |
| POWERCOURT APTS | STANTON |
| SO CAL EDISON CO | STANTON |
| JAZZ AUTO BODY & PAINT LLC | STANTON |
| DOMEN LAWNMOWER | STANTON |
| GARYS VW | STANTON |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (CA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Closing an account |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Stanton, CA
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| PURAN CHAND | 1128a1 |
| MARSHA GALBREATH | 1128b4 |
| WILLIAM GOLDWAG | 1128b6 |
| JOSE HERRERA | 1128b4 |
| JORGE MELCHOR | 1128b4 |
| JOSE MELENDEZ | 1128a1 |
| PAUL NGUYEN | 1128b4 |
| LUIS OTINIANO | 1128a2 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Stanton, CA
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
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FBI Field Office
Fugitive Convincted Child Molester Carl Cacconie Captured After 10 Months on the Run
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Sacramento Man Indicted for Bringing Explosive Material into Sacramento International Airport
Jun 11, 2026
FBI Field Office
Orange County Man Arrested on Federal Criminal Complaint Alleging He Defrauded Bank Out of Nearly $100 Million
Jun 10, 2026
doj_news
SDPD Detective Sergeant Bill Miles Honored with First Hometown Hero Award for Leadership in Combating Fentanyl Overdose Deaths
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Assault of a Ranger and Other Crimes Committed in Yosemite National Park
Jun 8, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
FBI National
Master of Shadow Fleet Tanker Pleads Guilty in D.C. for Evading U.S. Coast Guard During Weeks-Long Pursuit
Jun 12, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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