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The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is the county's single trial court. It handles criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, mental health, and juvenile cases across courthouses in Riverside, Indio, Murrieta, and other locations.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Superior Court of California, County of Riverside |
| Main Address | Riverside Hall of Justice, 4100 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501 |
| Main Phone | (951) 777-3147 |
| Website | riverside.courts.ca.gov |
| Presiding Judge | Hon. Jacqueline C. Jackson, term ends December 31, 2026; Hon. Dean Benjamini begins a two-year term January 1, 2027 |
| Judicial Officers | 75 authorized judges and 14 subordinate judicial officers (89 total authorized judicial positions) as of June 30, 2025 (Judicial Council, FY 2024-25) |
| Courthouse Locations | Multiple sites; 3 verified here (Riverside, Indio, Murrieta) |
| Handles | Criminal (including traffic), civil (including small claims), family law, probate, mental health, and juvenile cases |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court) and parking tickets (issuing agency) |
| Online Case Search | Search Court Records, Public Access (civil, family law, and probate in the Public Portal; criminal and traffic in Public Access) |
| Criminal Records Requests | Request for Records Search and/or Copies (form RI-MC002) |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Pay Traffic Ticket online through ePay-it, or by card by phone at 951.222.0384 |
How to Search Riverside County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search Riverside County court records.
Online
Go to Public Access on the court website to search case records.
Civil, family, and probate use the Public Portal; criminal and traffic use Public Access.
Search by name or case number without visiting a courthouse.
Best for: Checking case status and docket details
In Person
Go to the courthouse that holds your case, such as Riverside, Indio, or Murrieta.
Ask the clerk which division handles your case type.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Best for: Records not available online
By Mail
Complete form RI-MC002, Request for Records Search and/or Copies.
Send the completed request to the court with payment for the search or copies.
The form lists $15.00 per name search, $0.50 per page, and $40.00 per certified document.
Best for: Searches not found in the online portals
CaliforniaCourtAccess.org
Go to CaliforniaCourtAccess.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types at once, without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Riverside County Court Statistics (FY 2024-25)
Riverside County's Superior Court received 332,348 new filings in fiscal year 2024-25 and reported 121,801 dispositions (incomplete). Its filings per authorized judicial position rank 4 of 58 counties.
332,348
Total filings in FY 2024-25 (FY 2023-24: 302,134)
121,801 (incomplete)
Total dispositions in FY 2024-25 (FY 2023-24: 206,835)
3,734
Filings per judicial position (rank 4 of 58 counties; 1 = most)
+10.0%
Change in total filings vs FY 2023-24 (302,134)
| Metric | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 332,348 | 302,134 | +10.0% |
| Total Dispositions | 121,801 (incomplete) | 206,835 (incomplete) | -41.1% |
| Criminal Filings (includes traffic) | 232,007 | 213,342 | +8.7% |
| Civil Filings (includes small claims) | 66,171 | 56,454 | +17.2% |
| Family Law Filings | 22,145 | 21,928 | +1.0% |
| Probate Filings | 4,565 | 4,156 | +9.8% |
| Mental Health Filings | 1,987 | 1,024 | +94.0% |
| Juvenile Filings (delinquency and dependency) | 4,941 | 4,624 | +6.9% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | 89.0 | 89.0 | No change |
The largest driver of the change was criminal (+18,665 filings), followed by civil (+9,717). Dispositions flagged as incomplete by the court are marked (incomplete) and the disposition change should be read with caution.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Riverside County?
Total filings in Riverside County moved up over the five fiscal years shown; dispositions are shown beside filings.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024-25 | 332,348 | 121,801 (incomplete) | +10.0% |
| FY 2023-24 | 302,134 | 206,835 (incomplete) | +8.8% |
| FY 2022-23 | 277,689 | ~263,485 | +2.8% |
| FY 2021-22 | 270,180 | ~256,360 | -9.6% |
| FY 2020-21 | 298,751 | ~283,469 | +8.9% |
Total filings changed +11.2% between FY 2020-21 and FY 2024-25, from 298,751 to 332,348. The largest annual change was +10.0% in FY 2024-25. The latest change, FY 2024-25, was +10.0%, led by criminal filings (+18,665). Dispositions flagged as incomplete are marked (incomplete) and years flagged by the court should be read with caution.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Riverside County?
Criminal cases make up the largest share of Riverside County filings at 69.8% of the 332,348 filed in FY 2024-25.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2024-25 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 232,007 | 69.8% | +8.7% |
| Traffic infractions | 180,822 | 54.4% | +7.9% |
| Traffic misdemeanors | 9,335 | 2.8% | +1.0% |
| Felonies | 17,483 | 5.3% | +28.9% |
| Nontraffic misdemeanors and infractions | 24,367 | 7.3% | +6.4% |
| Civil | 66,171 | 19.9% | +17.2% |
| Unlimited civil | 16,121 | 4.9% | +5.0% |
| Limited civil (includes unlawful detainer) | 45,159 | 13.6% | +25.0% |
| Small claims | 4,891 | 1.5% | -1.8% |
| Family law | 22,145 | 6.7% | +1.0% |
| Mental health | 1,987 | 0.6% | +94.0% |
| Probate | 4,565 | 1.4% | +9.8% |
| Juvenile delinquency | 1,252 | 0.4% | +1.2% |
| Juvenile dependency | 3,689 | 1.1% | +8.9% |
| Appeals and habeas corpus | 532 | 0.2% | -12.2% |
Mental health cases were the fastest-growing category at +94.0%, while small claims cases fell fastest at -1.8%.
How Does Riverside County Compare With California Overall?
Riverside County accounted for 6.26% of the 5,306,078 cases filed statewide in California superior courts in FY 2024-25, and its filings grew 10.0% while statewide filings grew 8.5%.
| Metric | Riverside County | California | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 332,348 | 5,306,078 | 6.26% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +10.0% | +8.5% | +1.5 points vs state |
| Filings per judicial position | 3,734 | 2,636 | +41.7% vs state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | 1,210 | 1,741 | -30.5% vs state |
| Criminal share of filings (includes traffic) | 69.8% | 70.1% | -0.3 points vs state |
| Civil share of filings (includes small claims) | 19.9% | 19.5% | +0.4 points vs state |
| Family law share of filings | 6.7% | 5.9% | +0.8 points vs state |
Riverside County's criminal share is lower than the statewide share and its civil share is higher. Its filings per judicial position are above the statewide figure.
Riverside County Crime Statistics (2024)
These figures cover offenses reported by all law enforcement agencies in Riverside County, as published by the California Department of Justice. Total reported crimes fell 15.2% from 61,464 in 2023 to 52,108 in 2024.
7,387
Violent crimes in 2024
44,721
Property crimes in 2024
~292.0
Violent crime rate per 100K residents
-15.2%
Change in total reported crimes vs 2023 (61,464 to 52,108)
| Offense | 2024 | Rate per 100K | 2023 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 77 | ~3.0 | 86 | -10.5% |
| Rape | 621 | ~24.5 | 642 | -3.3% |
| Robbery | 1,639 | ~64.8 | 1,772 | -7.5% |
| Aggravated assault | 5,050 | ~199.6 | 5,628 | -10.3% |
| Violent crimes total | 7,387 | ~292.0 | 8,128 | -9.1% |
| Burglary | 6,306 | ~249.3 | 8,493 | -25.8% |
| Larceny-theft | 31,392 | ~1240.8 | 35,179 | -10.8% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7,023 | ~277.6 | 9,664 | -27.3% |
| Property crimes total | 44,721 | ~1767.7 | 53,336 | -16.2% |
Riverside County's violent crime rate of ~292.0 per 100K compares with ~477.1 statewide, and its property crime rate of ~1767.7 per 100K compares with ~2069.1 statewide.
Riverside County Courthouse Locations
This section lists 3 verified Superior Court locations, in Riverside, Indio, and Murrieta. The court operates more sites, so check the court's locations page for the full directory before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larson Justice Center (Indio) | 46200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201 | (760) 393-2617 | See location page |
| Southwest Justice Center (Murrieta) | 30755-D Auld Road, Murrieta, CA 92563 | (951) 777-3147 | See location page |
| Riverside Hall of Justice (Riverside) | 4100 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501 | (951) 777-3147 | Criminal cases, per the court's locations listing |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Riverside County?
The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside handles most case types listed here, while parking tickets and federal cases are handled elsewhere.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Superior Court, Traffic Division | Pay online through ePay-it, by card by phone, or by mail with your case number. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | The Superior Court does not handle parking tickets. |
| Misdemeanor | Superior Court, Criminal Division | Misdemeanor charges are heard in the court's criminal division. |
| Felony | Superior Court, Criminal Division | Felony charges are heard by the Superior Court's criminal division. |
| DUI | Superior Court, Criminal Division | DUI charges are criminal cases handled by the criminal division. |
| Domestic violence | Superior Court, Family Law or Criminal Division | Protective orders are family law matters; criminal charges go to the criminal division. |
| Civil lawsuit | Superior Court, Civil Division | Civil lawsuits are filed with the court's civil division. |
| Small claims | Superior Court, Small Claims | Small claims cases are handled through the court's small claims process. |
| Eviction | Superior Court, Civil Division (unlawful detainer) | Unlawful detainer cases are part of the court's civil division. |
| Divorce | Superior Court, Family Law | Divorce cases are heard in the family law division. |
| Child custody or support | Superior Court, Family Law | Custody and child support cases are family law matters. |
| Probate or estate | Superior Court, Probate | Probate matters are heard in the court's probate division. |
| Juvenile case | Superior Court, Juvenile | Delinquency and dependency cases are handled by the juvenile division. |
| Appeal | Court of Appeal | Appeals from Superior Court decisions go to the Court of Appeal, not the trial court. |
Are Riverside County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Riverside County court records are public, with exceptions for sealed, confidential, and juvenile records, under California Rules of Court, rules 2.500 to 2.507.
Public records
Most court records are public under California Rules of Court, rules 2.500 to 2.507. Civil, family law, and probate records are searched through the Public Portal, and criminal and traffic records through Public Access.
Restricted or confidential records
Confidential and sealed case information is not accessible online. Unlawful detainer cases are confidential for the first sixty days and cannot be viewed. Juvenile records are not available by mail.
Online access
Public Access lists case information by case type. Not every document is online, so request documents the portal does not show with form RI-MC002.
In-person access
Visit the courthouse that holds your case, such as Riverside, Indio, or Murrieta, and ask the clerk which records are available in person. Call (951) 777-3147 to confirm the location.
Fees
Form RI-MC002 lists a $15.00 records search fee per name, $0.50 per page for copies, and $40.00 per certified document. Court pages list different portal document prices, so confirm the current fee schedule before paying.
How to Search Riverside County Court Records Online
Use the court's public portals to search Riverside County cases by case type, and request documents that are not online through the court.
- Identify the case type: criminal, traffic, civil, family, or probate.
- Open Public Access on the court website.
- Search by party name or case number, then open the case.
- Review the case status, parties, and scheduled dates.
- Complete form RI-MC002 for records that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Public Access | Case information by case | Not every record is online |
| Traffic | Public Access; pay at Pay Traffic Ticket | Case information | Payment is separate from record search |
| Civil | Public Portal | Case information | Unlawful detainer cases are confidential for 60 days |
| Small claims | Public Portal | Case information | Confirm the case type with the clerk |
| Family law | Public Portal | Family law case information | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Public Portal | Probate case information | Older files may not be listed |
| Juvenile | Not in the public portals | Contact the court clerk | Juvenile records are not available by mail |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Riverside County
Riverside County traffic tickets can be paid online, by card over the phone, by mail, or at courthouse drop boxes.
- Online: Pay by card through ePay-it at the Pay Traffic Ticket page, with your citation or case number.
- Phone: Pay by card at 951.222.0384.
- Mail: Send a check or money order payable to Riverside Superior Court, with your case number, to the Payment Processing Center, 505 S. Buena Vista, Room 201, Corona.
- In person: Use a drop box at several courthouses; hours vary, so check before you go.
- Cash: Pay cash at CheckFreePay or MoneyGram retail locations.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the Superior Court.
Riverside County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Riverside County court records?
Search civil, family, and probate cases in the Public Portal and criminal and traffic cases in Public Access, or request a search with form RI-MC002.
Are Riverside County court records public?
Yes, most are, under California Rules of Court rules 2.500 to 2.507, but confidential, sealed, and juvenile records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search criminal cases by name in Public Access, or call (951) 777-3147 for help.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or search the case in the portal, and call (951) 777-3147 to confirm.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Pay online through ePay-it with your citation or case number, by card at 951.222.0384, or by mail to the Payment Processing Center in Corona.
How many cases are filed in Riverside County each year?
Riverside County recorded 302,134 filings in FY 2023-24, up 8.8% from 277,689 in FY 2022-23.
What is the most common type of case?
Criminal cases, including traffic, at 213,342 filings or 70.6% of the FY 2023-24 total, with traffic infractions alone at 167,636.
Is crime in Riverside County rising or falling?
Total reported crimes fell from 61,464 in 2023 to 52,108 in 2024, a change of -15.2%.
Courts in the County
Riverside County Superior CourtMore Info
| Address: | 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA, 92501 |
| Phone Number: | 951-777-3147 |
| Website: | https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/ |
Useful Links
- Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Official site offering resources including case information, forms, and court services.
- Self-Help Center - Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Access self-help legal resources and guidance from the Riverside Superior Court.
- Riverside County Public Records Search Directory - Comprehensive directory to access Riverside County public records, court records, and other public documents.
- LawHelpCA - Legal Aid & Legal Help in California - Provides legal information and referrals to free/low-cost legal aid in California.
- Legal Action Center - Helps people fight discrimination, especially those with histories of addiction, HIV/AIDS, or criminal records.
- California Courts Self-Help Center - Statewide resource providing information and support for individuals dealing with legal issues.
- National Archives - Court Records - Guide to accessing historical court records maintained by the National Archives.
- Riverside County Sheriff's Department - Public Records Act Request - Request access to public records maintained by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
- California State Records – Riverside County Records - View comprehensive public records and court records for Riverside County, California.
- CourtRecords.org - Search Court Records Online - Resource for accessing court records across the United States quickly and efficiently.
- Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Library Services - Provides extensive legal resources and research tools for Connecticut residents.
- Riverside County Law Library - Provides access to legal resources and support for Riverside County residents needing legal information.
- ACLU - Know Your Rights - Information about civil rights and liberties provided by the American Civil Liberties Union.
- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund - Organization focused on defending, educating, and advancing civil rights under the law.
- FindLaw - Legal Information, Lawyers, Law Firms - Provides extensive legal information and connects people with local attorneys.
- City Clerk | riversideca.gov - Riverside city's certification and access to various city public records and services.
- Riverside County Superior Court - CourtReference.com - Guide to finding court records and contact information for Riverside County courts.
- Brennan Center for Justice - Works to reform, revitalize, and defend our country’s systems of democracy, justice, and equality.
- Legal Services Corporation: America's Partner for Equal Justice - Supports legal aid organizations in the U.S. to promote equal access to justice.
- LiveScan Locations - State of California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General - Locate and schedule fingerprinting services for background checks and other purposes.
Table of Contents
- Riverside County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Riverside County Court Records
- Riverside County Court Statistics (FY 2024-25)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Riverside County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Riverside County?
- How Does Riverside County Compare With California Overall?
- Riverside County Crime Statistics (2024)
- Riverside County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Riverside County?
- Are Riverside County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Riverside County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Riverside County
- Riverside County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links