Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in the City and County of San Francisco. Each section links to the office, online tool, or agency that holds the records.
⚡ At a Glance
- Superior Court: 400 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102 — (415) 551-4000
- Sheriff: City Hall, Room 456, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl, SF, CA 94102 — (415) 554-7225
- Online search: sf.courts.ca.gov
- County seat: San Francisco, 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 San Francisco operates four courthouse locations. The Civic Center Courthouse at 400 McAllister Street is the main courthouse for civil and probate cases. The Hall of Justice at 850 Bryant Street handles criminal cases. San Francisco is a consolidated city-county, so the Superior Court serves the entire jurisdiction.
| Office | Details |
|---|---|
| Civic Center Courthouse | 400 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102 |
| Main Phone | (415) 551-4000 |
| Hall of Justice (Criminal) | 850 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94103 |
| Polk Street Annex | 575 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102 |
| Juvenile Justice Center | 375 Woodside Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127 |
The Civil Clerk's Office can be reached at (415) 551-4000. For civil filing support, email CivilSupport@sftc.org.
Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.
Arrest Records
Arrest records in San Francisco come from the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) for arrests within the city, or the San Francisco Sheriff's Department which operates the county jails. The Sheriff provides an online "Find a Person in Jail" search tool.
For arrest reports, contact the arresting agency directly. The Sheriff's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
| Agency | Contact | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff's Department | City Hall, Room 456, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl, SF, CA 94102 | sfsheriff.com |
| Main Phone | (415) 554-7225 | Find a Person in Jail |
| Intake & Release Jail | (415) 558-4443 | |
| Civil Processes | (415) 554-7235 |
Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.
Other Public Records
San Francisco maintains other public records through the Office of the County Clerk (vital records, marriage licenses, fictitious business names), the Assessor-Recorder (property records), and other city departments. The city-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 Civic Center Courthouse at 400 McAllister St or the Hall of Justice at 850 Bryant St. Bring a valid ID.
Online: Visit the court's official website for online case search and e-filing options.
By mail or email: Submit a written request under the California Public Records Act to the office that holds the records. Contact the County Clerk at (415) 554-4950 for vital records inquiries.
About San Francisco
San Francisco is a consolidated city-county — the City and County of San Francisco are the same jurisdiction. There are no other incorporated cities within the county. San Francisco serves as both the county seat and the only municipality.
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