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 "Who's in Jail" roster
🏛️ Traffic, small claims, and unlawful detainer 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 Main Courthouse at 800 11th St in Modesto. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Online: Visit the court's official website for case search and e-filing.

By mail: Submit requests to PO Box 1098, Modesto, CA 95353 under the California — Court & Arrest Lookup Act.

Cities in Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County includes the city of Modesto (county seat) and other municipalities including Turlock, Ceres, Riverbank, Oakdale, Patterson, Hughson, Newman, and Waterford. 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