California Courts

Please note that the Judicial Council of California does not provide legal advice or interpret the law. If you need legal assistance, have a question regarding a traffic citation or a particular case, or have a complaint about a judge or an attorney, review the Frequently Asked Questions below, or visit our FAQs page where you will find additional information on many court-related issues.

The following information must be obtained from your local trial court

Divorce decrees
Criminal records
Complaints
Judgments
Traffic tickets
Information on a case

Please contact the clerk’s office at the court where your case or record was originally filed.

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The Judicial Council of California does not maintain these records.