Court Records in Santa Cruz County, CA
Civil, criminal, traffic, and probate case records from state and county courts. Below is how to obtain court records in Santa Cruz County, California — starting with the official government sources.
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Official government sources
The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.
- Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case Search PortalOfficial · Free
Use the court's Odyssey Smart Search portal to look up case and hearing information by name or case number.
- California Court RecordsOfficial · Free
California has no unified statewide case-search database, so locate the county Superior Court where a case was filed using this directory (enter a ZIP code or city) and then use that court's own online case-search service. Records are maintained by the individual Superior Courts under the Judicial Branch of California, the official state judiciary.
Varies by countyFree to search; varies by countyVaries by courtNone — search by party name - PACER — Federal Court RecordsOfficial · Free
Search federal bankruptcy, district, and appellate cases nationwide through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). Registration is free; documents are billed per page.
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What you can find
- Case dockets
- Judgments
- Civil filings
- Probate
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Other records in Santa Cruz County, CA
How and where to obtain other public records in Santa Cruz County.
- Arrest Records
- Birth Records
- Business Filings
- Criminal & Felony Records
- Death Records
- Divorce Records
- Marriage Records
- Professional Licenses
- Property Records
- Asset Records
- Bankruptcy Records
- DUI Records
- Inmate Records
- Judgments & Liens
- License Plate Records
- Police Records
- Probate & Family Court Records
- Sex Offender Records
- Unclaimed Property
- VIN Records
- Warrant Records