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The Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento is the single trial court for Sacramento County, handling felonies, misdemeanors, infractions, traffic, civil, small claims, family, probate, mental health, and juvenile cases.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento |
| Main Address | 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (court mailing address) |
| Website | saccourt.ca.gov |
| Judicial Officers | 68 authorized judges and 11 subordinate judicial officers (79 total authorized judicial positions) as of June 30, 2025 (Judicial Council, FY 2024-25); individual judge and commissioner names are not verified |
| Courthouse Locations | 5 courthouses, all in Sacramento |
| Handles | Felonies, misdemeanors, infractions, traffic, unlimited and limited civil, small claims, family law, probate, mental health, and juvenile delinquency and dependency cases |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California), parking tickets (issuing agency), and matters outside the Superior Court |
| Online Case Search | Public Case Access System (traffic citation lookup and payment) |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Public Case Access System (credit or debit card; full payment or monthly payment plan) |
How to Search Sacramento County Court Records
Have the full name, case number, citation number, and approximate dates ready before you search Sacramento County court records.
Online
Go to the Public Case Access System to look up traffic citations and pay online.
Check traffic citation status using the citation or case number.
Request documents not shown online from the court.
Best for: Quick lookups of case information
In Person
Go to the court location that handles your case type.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk for the division that holds your case.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Mail or Email
Send a check or money order payable to Sacramento Superior Court for traffic citations.
Mail it to the Traffic Division, Carol Miller Justice Center, 301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento, CA 95826.
Allow time for delivery, since postmarks are not accepted.
Best for: Paying traffic citations by mail
Search by Name on CaliforniaCourtAccess.org
Go to CaliforniaCourtAccess.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types at once without a case number.
Confirm results in the official court portal, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Sacramento County Court Statistics (FY 2024-25)
Sacramento County's Superior Court received 279,501 new filings in fiscal year 2024-25 and reported 10,062 dispositions (incomplete). Its filings per authorized judicial position rank 8 of 58 counties.
279,501
Total filings in FY 2024-25 (FY 2023-24: 249,839)
10,062 (incomplete)
Total dispositions in FY 2024-25 (FY 2023-24: 15,730)
3,538
Filings per judicial position (rank 8 of 58 counties; 1 = most)
+11.9%
Change in total filings vs FY 2023-24 (249,839)
| Metric | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 279,501 | 249,839 | +11.9% |
| Total Dispositions | 10,062 (incomplete) | 15,730 (incomplete) | -36.0% |
| Criminal Filings (includes traffic) | 148,792 | 140,755 | +5.7% |
| Civil Filings (includes small claims) | 106,108 | 85,493 | +24.1% |
| Family Law Filings | 13,259 | 13,806 | -4.0% |
| Probate Filings | 2,845 | 2,272 | +25.2% |
| Mental Health Filings | 5,704 | 4,972 | +14.7% |
| Juvenile Filings (delinquency and dependency) | 2,256 | 1,960 | +15.1% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | 79.0 | 79.0 | No change |
The largest driver of the change was civil (+20,615 filings), followed by criminal (+8,037). 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 Sacramento County?
Total filings in Sacramento 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 | 279,501 | 10,062 (incomplete) | +11.9% |
| FY 2023-24 | 249,839 | 15,730 (incomplete) | +25.0% |
| FY 2022-23 | 199,831 | Incomplete | -1.6% |
| FY 2021-22 | 203,094 | Incomplete | +9.5% |
| FY 2020-21 | 185,492 | Incomplete | -15.3% |
Total filings changed +50.7% between FY 2020-21 and FY 2024-25, from 185,492 to 279,501. The largest annual change was +25.0% in FY 2023-24. The latest change, FY 2024-25, was +11.9%, led by civil filings (+20,615). 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 Sacramento County?
Criminal cases make up the largest share of Sacramento County filings at 53.2% of the 279,501 filed in FY 2024-25.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2024-25 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 148,792 | 53.2% | +5.7% |
| Traffic infractions | 112,313 | 40.2% | +11.0% |
| Traffic misdemeanors | 7,711 | 2.8% | +2.6% |
| Felonies | 9,779 | 3.5% | +1.9% |
| Nontraffic misdemeanors and infractions | 18,989 | 6.8% | -15.5% |
| Civil | 106,108 | 38.0% | +24.1% |
| Unlimited civil | 13,201 | 4.7% | +8.8% |
| Limited civil (includes unlawful detainer) | 89,504 | 32.0% | +28.6% |
| Small claims | 3,403 | 1.2% | -9.0% |
| Family law | 13,259 | 4.7% | -4.0% |
| Mental health | 5,704 | 2.0% | +14.7% |
| Probate | 2,845 | 1.0% | +25.2% |
| Juvenile delinquency | 1,557 | 0.6% | +9.6% |
| Juvenile dependency | 699 | 0.3% | +29.7% |
| Appeals and habeas corpus | 537 | 0.2% | -7.6% |
Juvenile dependency cases were the fastest-growing category at +29.7%, while small claims cases fell fastest at -9.0%.
How Does Sacramento County Compare With California Overall?
Sacramento County accounted for 5.27% of the 5,306,078 cases filed statewide in California superior courts in FY 2024-25, and its filings grew 11.9% while statewide filings grew 8.5%.
| Metric | Sacramento County | California | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 279,501 | 5,306,078 | 5.27% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +11.9% | +8.5% | +3.4 points vs state |
| Filings per judicial position | 3,538 | 2,636 | +34.2% vs state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | 120 | 1,741 | -93.1% vs state |
| Criminal share of filings (includes traffic) | 53.2% | 70.1% | -16.9 points vs state |
| Civil share of filings (includes small claims) | 38.0% | 19.5% | +18.4 points vs state |
| Family law share of filings | 4.7% | 5.9% | -1.1 points vs state |
Sacramento 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.
Sacramento County Crime Statistics (2024)
These figures cover offenses reported by all 18 law enforcement agencies in Sacramento County, as published by the California Department of Justice. Total reported violent and property crimes fell 4.3% from 42,807 in 2023 to 40,979 in 2024.
8,255
Violent crimes in 2024
32,724
Property crimes in 2024
~512.3
Violent crime rate per 100K residents
-4.3%
Change in total reported crimes vs 2023
| Offense | 2024 | Rate per 100K | 2023 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 87 | ~5.4 | 93 | -6.5% |
| Rape | 518 | ~32.1 | 466 | +11.2% |
| Robbery | 1,934 | ~120.0 | 2,227 | -13.2% |
| Aggravated assault | 5,716 | ~354.8 | 5,673 | +0.8% |
| Violent crimes total | 8,255 | ~512.3 | 8,459 | -2.4% |
| Burglary | 6,247 | ~387.7 | 5,915 | +5.6% |
| Larceny-theft | 20,874 | ~1295.5 | 21,022 | -0.7% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5,603 | ~347.7 | 7,411 | -24.4% |
| Property crimes total | 32,724 | ~2031.0 | 34,348 | -4.7% |
Sacramento County's 2024 violent crime rate of about 512.3 per 100K is above the statewide rate of about 477.1, while its property crime rate of about 2031.0 per 100K is below the statewide rate of about 2069.1.
Sacramento County Courthouse Locations
Sacramento Superior Court lists five courthouses in Sacramento. Check your citation, notice, or case paperwork for the courthouse assigned to your case before you visit.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Sacramento County Courthouse | 500 G Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 874-7775 | See location page |
| Carol Miller Justice Center | 301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento, CA 95826 | See location page | Traffic Division (mailed traffic payments) |
| Lorenzo Patino Hall of Justice | 651 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 | See location page | See location page |
| William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse | 3341 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826 | See location page | See location page |
| Juvenile Courthouse | 9605 Kiefer Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95827 | See location page | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Sacramento County?
Sacramento Superior Court is the county's single trial court. Your paperwork and the court's division pages show where your case is heard.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Traffic Division, Carol Miller Justice Center | Look up and pay citations in the Public Case Access System; proof of correction cannot be submitted online. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by the Superior Court traffic division. |
| Misdemeanor | Superior Court, Criminal Division | Misdemeanors are heard by the Superior Court. |
| Felony | Superior Court, Criminal Division | Felonies are heard by the Superior Court. |
| DUI | Superior Court, Criminal Division | DUI charges are heard by the Superior Court, so check the charge on your paperwork. |
| Domestic violence | Superior Court, Family Law | Restraining orders and related family matters are heard by the Superior Court. |
| Civil lawsuit | Superior Court, Civil Division | Unlimited and limited civil cases are heard by the Superior Court. |
| Small claims | Superior Court, Small Claims | Small claims cases are heard by the Superior Court. |
| Eviction | Superior Court, Unlawful Detainer | Eviction cases are unlawful detainer matters heard by the Superior Court. |
| Divorce | Superior Court, Family Law | Family law cases are heard by the Superior Court. |
| Child custody or support | Superior Court, Family Law | Child custody and support matters are family law cases in the Superior Court. |
| Probate or estate | Superior Court, Probate | Probate and conservatorship matters are heard by the Superior Court. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile Courthouse, 9605 Kiefer Boulevard | Juvenile delinquency and dependency cases are heard at the Juvenile Courthouse. |
| Appeal | Court of Appeal | Appeals from Superior Court judgments go to the Court of Appeal. |
Are Sacramento County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Sacramento County court records are public, with exceptions. California Rules of Court, rules 2.500 to 2.507, govern public access to electronic trial court records, and juvenile, sealed, and confidential records are restricted.
Public records
Most civil, criminal, and traffic case information is open to the public under these rules, subject to limits on remote access for certain case types.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, and confidential records, including some family, probate, and mental health matters, are restricted and are not available without legal authority.
Online access
The Public Case Access System lets you look up traffic cases and citations online. Not every case type or document is available online, so do not assume every record can be viewed remotely.
In-person access
Visit the court location that handles your case to view or request records. The Traffic Division is at the Carol Miller Justice Center, 301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento.
Fees
Confirm any copy fees with the clerk for the division that holds your case.
How to Search Sacramento County Court Records Online
Use the Public Case Access System for traffic cases and citations, and ask the court for documents that are not available online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Open the Public Case Access System and search by citation or case information.
- Review the case details shown for your matter.
- Contact the court location that handles your case to request documents not available online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Court location that handles criminal cases | Case information through the court | Not confirmed as available online |
| Traffic | Public Case Access System; pay in the same system | Citation status and payment | Proof of correction cannot be submitted online |
| Civil | Court location that handles civil cases | Case information through the court | Remote access varies by case type |
| Small claims | Court location that handles small claims | Case information through the court | Not confirmed as available online |
| Family law | Court location that handles family law | Case information through the court | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Court location that handles probate | Case information through the court | Not confirmed as available online |
| Juvenile | Juvenile Courthouse, 9605 Kiefer Boulevard | Case information through the court only | Juvenile records are confidential |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Sacramento County
Sacramento Superior Court accepts traffic payments online and by mail, and offers an online ability-to-pay tool.
- Online: Pay in full or set up a monthly payment plan with a credit or debit card through the Public Case Access System on or before the due date.
- Mail: Send a check or money order payable to Sacramento Superior Court to the Traffic Division, Carol Miller Justice Center, 301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento, CA 95826. Postmarks are not accepted.
- Ability to pay: Request a reduction through MyCitations without appearing in court.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the Traffic Division. Proof of correction cannot be submitted through the internet.
Sacramento County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Sacramento County court records?
Use the Public Case Access System for online traffic case information, or visit the court location that handles your case.
Are Sacramento County court records public?
Most are, under California Rules of Court 2.500 to 2.507, but juvenile, sealed, and confidential records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Check the Public Case Access System and contact the court location that handles your case, since not every case type is online.
How do I find a court date?
Check your citation or notice first, then search the online case system or contact the court location that handles your case.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Pay online through the Public Case Access System with a credit or debit card, or mail a check or money order payable to Sacramento Superior Court to the Traffic Division.
How many cases are filed in Sacramento County each year?
Sacramento County recorded 249,839 filings in FY 2023-24, up 25.0% from 199,831 in FY 2022-23.
What is the most common type of case?
Criminal cases, including traffic, had 140,755 filings or 56.3% of the FY 2023-24 total of 249,839.
Is crime in Sacramento County rising or falling?
Total reported violent and property crimes fell 4.3% in 2024, to 40,979 from 42,807 in 2023, according to the California Department of Justice.
Courts in the County
California 3rd District Court of AppealMore Info
| Address: | 914 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA, 95814 |
| Phone Number: | 916-654-0209 |
| Website: | https://www.courts.ca.gov/3dca.htm |
Sacramento County Superior CourtMore Info
| Address: | 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814 |
| Phone Number: | 916-874-5522 |
| Website: | https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/ |
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Table of Contents
- Sacramento County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Sacramento County Court Records
- Sacramento County Court Statistics (FY 2024-25)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Sacramento County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Sacramento County?
- How Does Sacramento County Compare With California Overall?
- Sacramento County Crime Statistics (2024)
- Sacramento County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Sacramento County?
- Are Sacramento County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Sacramento County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Sacramento County
- Sacramento County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links