Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Santa Cruz County. Each section links to the office, online tool, or agency that holds the records.
⚡ At a Glance
- Superior Court: 701 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 — (831) 420-2200
- Sheriff: Santa Cruz, CA — (831) 454-7600
- Online search: santacruz.courts.ca.gov
- County seat: Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz operates from two courthouse locations. The Santa Cruz Courthouse at 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz serves as the main courthouse handling civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The Watsonville Courthouse at 1 Second Street in Watsonville serves South County. Clerk's offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
| Office | Details |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Courthouse (Main) | 701 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| Main Phone | (831) 420-2200 |
| Watsonville Courthouse | 1 Second St, Watsonville, CA 95076 |
| Clerk Hours | Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.
Arrest Records
Arrest records in Santa Cruz County come from the arresting agency. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services for unincorporated areas and operates the Santa Cruz Main Jail at 259 Water Street in Santa Cruz and the Rountree Facility. City police departments in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, and Capitola handle arrests within their jurisdictions.
The Sheriff provides an online Jail Inmate Locator. For jail inquiries, call (831) 454-7800.
| Agency | Contact | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office | Santa Cruz, CA | shf.santacruzcountyca.gov |
| Main Phone / Records | (831) 454-7600 | Jail Inmate Locator |
| Non-Emergency | (831) 471-1121 | |
| Main Jail | 259 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 — (831) 454-7800 |
Use the official link above to access records or contact the office directly.
Other Public Records
Santa Cruz County maintains property and vital records through the County Clerk's Office at 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The county operates under the California Public Records Act.
How to Request Records
In person: Visit the Santa Cruz Courthouse at 701 Ocean St or the Watsonville Courthouse at 1 Second St. Clerk hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Online: Visit the court's official website.
By mail: Submit a written request under the California Public Records Act.
Cities in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County includes the city of Santa Cruz (county seat) and other municipalities including Watsonville, Scotts Valley, and Capitola. 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