Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Contra Costa County. Each section links to the office, online tool, or agency that holds the records.
⚡ At a Glance
- Superior Court: 1020 Ward St, Martinez, CA 94553 — (925) 608-1000
- Sheriff: 1850 Muir Rd, Martinez, CA 94553 — (925) 646-4496
- Online search: contracosta.courts.ca.gov — Public Portal
- County seat: Martinez, California
Start here: Choose the type of record you need below, then follow the link to the official source.
What You Can Find Here
- Full name of the person or business
- Case number, if you have one
- Approximate date or location of the record
Court Records
The Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa operates seven courthouse and court facility locations. The A.F. Bray Courthouse at 1020 Ward Street in Martinez is the main courthouse. The Wakefield Taylor Courthouse at 725 Court Street in Martinez houses court records for non-criminal cases. The George D. Carroll Courthouse at 100 37th Street in Richmond serves West County. The Richard E. Arnason Justice Center at 1000 Center Drive in Pittsburg serves East County.
| Office | Details |
|---|---|
| A.F. Bray Courthouse | 1020 Ward St, Martinez, CA 94553 |
| Main Phone | (925) 608-1000 |
| Court Records (Non-Criminal) | 725 Court St, Martinez, CA 94553 |
| Richmond Courthouse | 100 37th St, Richmond, CA 94805 |
| Pittsburg Justice Center | 1000 Center Dr, Pittsburg, CA 94565 |
| Family Law Center | 751 Pine St, Martinez, CA 94553 |
| Traffic/Juvenile | 640 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 |
| Hours | Clerk 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Phones 8:00 AM–3:00 PM |
Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.
Arrest Records
Arrest records in Contra Costa County come from the arresting agency. The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 1850 Muir Road in Martinez, operates the Martinez Detention Facility at 901 Court Street. City police departments in Richmond, Concord, Antioch, Walnut Creek, and other cities handle arrests within their jurisdictions.
The Sheriff provides an online In-Custody Locator. For inmate information, call (925) 646-4496 (available 24/7).
| Agency | Contact | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office | 1850 Muir Rd, Martinez, CA 94553 | cocosheriff.org |
| Inmate Info (24/7) | (925) 646-4496 | In-Custody Locator |
| Martinez Detention Facility | 901 Court St, Martinez, CA 94553 — (925) 335-4600 |
Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.
Other Public Records
Contra Costa County maintains property and vital records through the County Clerk-Recorder's Office at 555 Escobar Street in Martinez — (925) 335-7900. The county operates under the California Public Records Act.
How to Request Records
In person: Visit the A.F. Bray Courthouse at 1020 Ward St in Martinez, or the records office at 725 Court St. Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Online: Use the court's Public Portal to search case records and hearings.
By mail: Submit a written request under the California Public Records Act to the office that holds the records.
Cities in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County includes the city of Martinez (county seat) and other municipalities including Richmond, Concord, Antioch, Walnut Creek, Pittsburg, Brentwood, San Ramon, Danville, Pleasant Hill, and El Cerrito. City-level record pages will be added as they become available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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