This page helps users with a case search need in San Joaquin County, California, including party-name searching, case-number searching, court calendar access, and records request options.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin provides online public access through its case search tools and the FullCourt Enterprise Public Access Portal. Some older or restricted information may require onsite review or a records request through Records Management.
Search San Joaquin County court cases by party name
Use the Superior Court’s party-name search when you need to look for a case tied to a person or company. The form requires specific search fields before it will return results.
- At least two name fields, such as last name, first name, middle name, or company name
- Case type
- Case filed year range, including from and to years
Once the required fields are ready, use the court’s search form and review the returned case number and case name carefully.
- Open the search San Joaquin County court cases by party name page.
- Enter at least two supported name fields.
- Select the case type and year range.
- Submit the search and compare the results against the party and case details you already have.
Check names carefully. Party searches are limited to name combinations, so spelling and separate searches may matter.
FullCourt Enterprise Public Access Portal
The FullCourt Enterprise Public Access Portal provides online access to court records and the court calendar for the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin.
Public searches are available by case number, and party searches must be performed separately. Under California Rule of Court 2.507, party searches may not include date of birth or driver’s license information.
The court also provides a case management search page with options to search by party name or case number. Use the case management search options when you need to choose the search path that matches the information you already have.
Online case information limits
Online court information from the San Joaquin County Superior Court is provided as a public service and is not the official court record. The information may contain errors or omissions and should not replace advice from legal counsel.
For Criminal case Register of Actions records before October 19, 2015, and information not displayed under California Rule of Court 2.507, onsite viewing is available in court locations or copies may be purchased through a records request.
Records Management and copy requests
Records Management handles the court’s archived public records dating back to 1850. Most records maintained there are adjudicated, and records may be affected by the court’s retention and destruction program.
Copies may be requested in person, by mail, or through the court’s online request option. Online requests require a case number and a valid email address. Records Management staff contact requesters by email when a file is ready to view, and no copies are available by email.
To submit a request online, use the court records request form. If you do not know the case number, use the public case search tools first or conduct research in person during regular business hours.
Copy fees include the following court record charges:
| Copy type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified divorce decree or dissolution judgment | $15.00 |
| Divorce decree or dissolution judgment for a public agency | $10.00 |
| Certified document other than a dissolution judgment in Family Law, Family Support, Civil, Probate, Small Claims, Unlawful Detainer, Criminal, or Traffic | $40.00 plus copy fees |
| Non-certified document copy | $0.50 per page, per side |
Mail, appointment, and research options
Mail copy requests are processed in the order received and are not handled as rush requests. Requests submitted by mail are processed within 20 business days from the date the request and payment are received, although processing time may vary by request volume.
For mail requests to Records Management, complete Form CR-109 and send it with a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment to Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin Records Management, Suite 204, 180 E Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95202.
Researchers may schedule appointments to use public kiosks in the second-floor view room at the Stockton Courthouse. Research appointment windows are:
| Appointment window | Use |
|---|---|
| 8:00–10:00 | Public kiosk research |
| 10:00–12:30 | Public kiosk research |
| 12:30–3:00 | Public kiosk research |
| 3:00–5:00 | Public kiosk research |
Records Management is open for walk-ins or appointments. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, except holidays, in 20-minute intervals starting at 8:20 a.m. Appointments are not scheduled between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
When you do not know the case number
If you do not know the case number, you may research in person during regular business hours or pay the clerk to research for you. The court charges $15.00 for any name search that takes longer than 10 minutes.
The court does not complete criminal background checks. A name search is used to locate an existing case, not to determine whether a person was charged with a crime. For a criminal history showing cases of conviction, contact the California Department of Justice Record Review at (916) 227-3849.
Case records contacts
Use these contacts for case record copies, file viewing, and records-related questions handled by San Joaquin County Superior Court offices.
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Records Management Clerk’s Office, 180 E Weber Ave, 2nd Floor, Stockton, CA 95202
Supports Criminal, Civil, Appeals, Traffic, Juvenile, Family Law, Family Support, and Probate records
Phone: (209) 992-5697
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays -
Superior Court of California — San Joaquin Manteca Branch, 315 E Center St, Manteca, CA 95336
Handles Manteca Branch Court records requests by mail -
Superior Court of California — San Joaquin Lodi Branch, 315 W Elm St, Lodi, CA 95240
Handles Lodi Branch Court records requests by mail
Common questions
Where can I search San Joaquin County court cases by party name?
Use the Superior Court’s party-name case search. The search requires at least two name fields, a case type, and a filed year range.
Can I search San Joaquin County court records by case number?
Yes. The court’s case management search options include public searches by case number, and the FullCourt Enterprise Public Access Portal provides online access to court records and the court calendar.
Is the online case information the official court record?
No. The court states that information obtained online does not constitute the official court record and may contain errors or omissions.
What should I do if a Criminal case Register of Actions is from before October 19, 2015?
For Criminal case Register of Actions records before October 19, 2015, onsite viewing is available in court locations, or copies may be purchased through a records request.
How do I request copies of San Joaquin County court records?
You may request copies in person, by mail, or online through Records Management. Online requests require a case number and a valid email address.
What if I do not know my case number?
You may use the public case search portal, conduct research in person during regular business hours, or pay the clerk to research for you when a name search takes longer than 10 minutes.