Civil Case Access
The Civil Case Information Website contains case summary and register of action information for cases dating back to 1996 for unlimited/complex civil actions and dating back to 2005 for limited civil actions. Additionally, most documents filed on or after January 1, 2008, may be viewed and downloaded(fees apply). For cases and documents filed prior to these dates, contact the court where the case was filed.
Read more information regarding viewing/purchasing documents and sanctions warning for including social security numbers and financial account information in documents submitted to the court.
To access unlawful detainer / eviction cases, you must provide: the complete name of one plaintiff, the complete name of one defendant, and the exact address of the subject premises as provided on the complaint.
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The information provided on and obtained from this site does not constitute the official record of Orange County Superior Court. This information is provided as a service to the general public. Any user of this information is hereby advised that it is being provided "as is". The information provided may be subject to errors or omissions. Visitors to this site agree that the Court is not liable for errors or omissions or any of the information provided. Visitors further consent to access the record only as instructed by the Court and consent to the Court's monitoring of access to the records. Copyright and other proprietary rights may apply to information in a case file absent an express grant of additional rights by the holder of the copyright or other proprietary right. Use of such information is permissible only to the extent permitted by law or court order, and any use inconsistent with proprietary rights is prohibited. The Court may deny access to a member of the public for failure to comply with any of these conditions of use. Any person who willfully destroys or alters any court record maintained in electronic form is subject to the penalties imposed by Government Code section 6201.
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