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 incarcerated person search
🏛️ 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

In person: Visit the Hall of Justice at 600 Administration Dr in Santa Rosa (criminal) or the Civil Courthouse at 3055 Cleveland Ave (civil/family). Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

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

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

Cities in Sonoma County

Sonoma County includes the city of Santa Rosa (county seat, largest city) and other municipalities including Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Sonoma, Healdsburg, Cloverdale, Cotati, and Sebastopol. 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