Los Angeles Court Record Information
Court documents include those pertaining to criminal and civil cases, orders of divorce, wills, probate and name changes. In Los Angeles, these documents remain at the district courthouse where the matter was handled or are archived. Some are available online.
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The Los Angeles Almanac says that for civil cases, people can perform a civil party name search and request the civil document images online. Unlimited downloading is allowed for lawsuits greater than $25,000 handled at the Stanley Mosk courthouse. In criminal cases, people can obtain a list of defendants. Current charges, counts and disposition with dates are included.
Function
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Court records made available to the public enable people to view their justice system at work. Posting these records online makes them convenient for people to view without leaving home or work.
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Considerations
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A fee is charged for a copy of court records. Individuals can check with the Los Angeles Superior Court website or call the district court for prices. Some cases are available online. Court records of cases from 1965 or older can be ordered from the Los Angeles County Archives.
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