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
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 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.
| Office | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Courthouse | 1050 Monterey St, Rm 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 |
| Main Phone | (805) 706-3600 |
| Grover Beach Branch | 214 S 16th St, Grover Beach, CA |
| Juvenile Services Center | 1065 Kansas Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
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.
| Agency | Contact | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office | 1585 Kansas Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 | slosheriff.org |
| Main Office | (805) 781-4540 | Booking Log |
| Jail Information | (805) 781-4600 |
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
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