How to search Los Angeles County court records

Los Angeles County runs its own case-search portal, separate from California's statewide system. There's no charge and no account required.

county-run free criminal data

Open the official Los Angeles County portal →

What's actually there

The largest trial court in the nation. Civil, family, probate and criminal case search are separate tools on the same site rather than one unified search.

Other official lookups for Los Angeles County

• Criminal case search
• Civil case index

Why look at the county instead of the state?

Most criminal prosecutions happen at the county level, and California's statewide system either doesn't cover Los Angeles County in full or doesn't cover trial courts at all. See the California guide for the full picture.

Federal cases

This portal only covers Los Angeles County's own courts. For federal criminal, civil or bankruptcy cases, use CourtRecordsFree's live federal search instead.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to search Los Angeles County court records online?

Yes. Los Angeles County's portal is free to use, with no account required.

Does this include criminal records?

Yes, Los Angeles County's portal includes criminal cases alongside civil.

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