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San Luis Obispo County, California — Public Records

Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in San Luis Obispo County. Each section links to the office, online tool, or agency that holds the records.

⚡ At a Glance

  • Superior Court: 1050 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 — (805) 706-3600
  • Sheriff: 1585 Kansas Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 — (805) 781-4540
  • Online search: slo.courts.ca.gov
  • County seat: San Luis Obispo, California
How to use this page: Pick a section below — court records, arrest records, or other records.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below, then follow the link to the official source.

⚖️ Court Records🔍 Arrest Records📋 Other Records❓ FAQ

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Superior Court case records (civil, criminal, family)
🔍 Sheriff booking log and jail information
🏛️ Grover Beach branch court
📋 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

Court Records

The Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo operates from the main courthouse at 1050 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo. The court handles civil, criminal, and family law cases from this location, with Room 220 serving both the Civil & Family Law Branch and Criminal Branch. A Grover Beach branch operates at 214 South 16th Street. The Juvenile Services Center is at 1065 Kansas Avenue in San Luis Obispo.

OfficeDetails
Main Courthouse1050 Monterey St, Rm 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Main Phone(805) 706-3600
Grover Beach Branch214 S 16th St, Grover Beach, CA
Juvenile Services Center1065 Kansas Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
HoursMon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
⚖️ SLO County Superior Court — Official Website🏛️ Court Location & Contact Info

Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in San Luis Obispo County come from the arresting agency. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is headquartered at 1585 Kansas Avenue in San Luis Obispo, which also houses the county jail. City police departments in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, and Grover Beach handle arrests within their jurisdictions.

The Sheriff provides a Booking Log on their website. For jail information, call (805) 781-4600.

AgencyContactOnline
Sheriff's Office1585 Kansas Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405slosheriff.org
Main Office(805) 781-4540Booking Log
Jail Information(805) 781-4600
🔍 SLO County Sheriff — Booking Log🏛️ SLO County Sheriff's Office Website

Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.

Other Public Records

San Luis Obispo County maintains property and vital records through the County Clerk-Recorder's Office at 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 — (805) 781-5080. The county operates under the California Public Records Act.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit the main courthouse at 1050 Monterey St in San Luis Obispo. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Online: Visit the court's official website.

By mail: Submit a written request under the California Public Records Act.

Cities in San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County includes the city of San Luis Obispo (county seat) and other municipalities including Paso Robles, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, and Morro Bay. City-level record pages will be added as they become available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the San Luis Obispo County courthouse?
The main courthouse is at 1050 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo. There is also a branch court in Grover Beach at 214 S 16th Street. Call (805) 706-3600 for general information.
Can I look up someone's arrest in SLO County online?
Yes. The SLO County Sheriff provides a Booking Log on their website. You can also call (805) 781-4600 for jail information.
How do I get a copy of a court record in SLO County?
Visit the court's official website, call (805) 706-3600, or visit the courthouse at 1050 Monterey St in San Luis Obispo.
What courts does SLO County have?
San Luis Obispo County has one Superior Court with the main courthouse in SLO (civil, criminal, family), a branch in Grover Beach, and a Juvenile Services Center on Kansas Avenue.
Is there a fee to search SLO County court records?
Certified copies require a fee. Contact (805) 706-3600 for current fees and procedures.
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