Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Los Angeles County. Each section links to the office, online tool, or agency that holds the records.
⚡ At a Glance
- Superior Court: 111 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 — (213) 830-0803
- Sheriff / Jail: 211 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 — (213) 229-1700
- Online search: lacourt.org — Access a Case
- County seat: Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States, with 36 courthouse locations. The court handles civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic, and small claims cases. You can search case information online through the court's "Access a Case" system.
| Office | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Courthouse | 111 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| General Information | (213) 830-0803 |
| Traffic Call Center | (213) 633-6300 |
| Family Law Call Center | (213) 633-6363 |
| Online Case Search | lacourt.org — Access a Case |
LA Superior Court has multiple courthouse locations across the county. Visit lacourt.org/courthouse for a full directory of locations and phone numbers.
Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.
Arrest Records
Arrest records in Los Angeles County come from whichever agency made the arrest. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates the county jail system — the largest in the country. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) handles arrests within city limits.
LASD provides an online Inmate Locator to find current inmates. For arrest reports, contact the arresting agency directly.
| Agency | Contact | Online |
|---|---|---|
| LA County Sheriff (LASD) | 211 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 — (213) 229-1700 | lasd.org |
| Inmate Locator | (213) 473-6100 | app5.lasd.org |
| Los Angeles PD | 100 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 — (213) 486-0150 | lapdonline.org |
Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.
Other Public Records
Los Angeles County maintains other public records through the County Recorder's Office (property records, deeds, liens), the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (vital records, marriage licenses), and other departments. The county operates under the California Public Records Act.
How to Request Records
Most records are handled by different offices — always contact the office listed in the section above.
In person: Visit the LA Superior Court at 111 N Hill St in downtown Los Angeles, or any of the 36 courthouse locations. Bring a valid ID.
Online: Use the court's Access a Case system to search case information online.
By mail or email: Submit a written request under the California Public Records Act to the office that holds the records.
Cities in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County includes the city of Los Angeles (county seat) and 87 other incorporated cities including Long Beach, Glendale, Santa Clarita, Pomona, Torrance, Pasadena, and El Monte. 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. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.
Last updated: April 15, 2026