Marin Superior Court Case Search (2024)

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California Superior Court Records

Searches by case/docket number are free; searches by party name require an account and fee payment. Searches by case/docket number are free; searches by party name require an account and fee payment.

Annually, about 8 million cases are filed in the superior courts at some 373 court locations throughout the state. Of these, over 6.3 million are criminal—the majority involving traffic matters—and 1.5 million are civil. Superior courts have trial jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases.

California law says you are qualified to be a juror if you: Are a U.S. citizen. Are at least 18 years old. Can understand English enough to understand and discuss the case.

Call (415) 444-7122 and when prompted, leave your name, Juror ID and phone number. If you don't have your Juror ID, leave your California Drivers' License number.

All Federal court records are available online at PACER.gov, an electronic public access service that is overseen by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. This includes all Federal civil court cases, criminal charges, as well as bankruptcies. In all, there are over 500 million documents on PACER.

Although California state law provides public access to criminal court records, it does not permit the removal of court records. Instead, interested parties are only permitted to make copies of the available records. Requesters will be expected to cover the cost required to make one or multiple copies.

Superior courts handle: All civil cases (family law, probate, juvenile, and other civil cases); All criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions, like traffic tickets);

In California, the judiciary has three general levels. The Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction; the Courts of Appeal act as the intermediate appellate court; and the California Supreme Court is the highest court in California.

Superior (trial) court decisions are considered non-precedential and, although binding on the parties to the case, are generally not published. However, selected opinions of the Appellate Departments of the Superior Court are certified for publication.

(5) "Permanent medical excuse" means a release from jury service granted by the jury commissioner to a person with a disability whose condition is unlikely to resolve and who, with or without disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, is not capable of performing jury service.

At what age do you stop getting called for jury duty in California? ›

How old is too old to serve jury duty? However, Corren said, “If you are 70 years of age or older, the (law) allows you to be excused due to a medical condition without a doctor's note.”

Prior to entering a courtroom you must turn OFF your cell phone, laptop, and all electronic devices. You may bring a laptop computer - keep in mind there are no internet connections available in the courthouse or the jury assembly room.

Civil Proceedings

In general, you can attend civil trial proceedings because the general public has a First Amendment right of access to civil trials. See NBC Subsidiary, Inc. v. Superior Court, 20 Cal.

How much does it cost to access documents using PACER? Access to case information costs $0.10 per page.

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The DA's Office can provide you with the name of the defendant and the next court date if we have filed charges against the defendant. To obtain this information, please contact the branch of our office where the charges were filed.