Case Research Process
Accessing Civil Case Files
The Court makes most civil case records available online at Public Portal - Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus.
Harassments can only be viewed at the counter in the civil clerk’s office or on a court kiosk.
Some older, inactive cases are stored at off-site locations. A Research Request Form may be required to access these cases and it can take several days to retrieve the file(s). A valid, photo ID is required to view physical files.
Research and Copy Requests
Fees:
Search Fee $15.00
Ordering files from off-site:
Regular (1-2 week delivery) $10.00
Urgent (4 hour delivery) $55.00
Emergency (2 hour delivery) $95.00
Copies per page $0.50
Certification per document $40.00
Required Items:
• Case number or year filed• Full name of plaintiff or defendant
Large copy requests (100+ pages):
• Must be paid in advance• Require a $50.00 deposit
When making a request by mail please include a:
• Research Request Form
or a letter requesting which documents, specifically, should be copied• Self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage for returning copies
• Check or money order payable to Stanislaus County Superior Court which includes the $15.00 search fee as well as copy fees.
If copy request fees are unknown, customers may submit a blank check with a note “not to exceed” and the amount of anticipated costs.
