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The Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus is the county's single trial court. It handles criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family, probate, and juvenile matters from courthouses in Modesto and Turlock.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus |
| Main Address | Main Courthouse, 800 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354 |
| Main Phone | (209) 530-3100 |
| Website | www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov |
| Presiding Judge | Kellee Westbrook, confirmed as presiding judge in court news dated July 1, 2026 (term start not stated) |
| Judicial Officers | 23 authorized judges and 3 subordinate judicial officers (26 total authorized judicial positions) as of June 30, 2025 (Judicial Council, FY 2024-25) |
| Courthouse Locations | 5 (Modesto, Turlock) |
| Handles | Criminal and traffic cases (Traffic Court, 2260 Floyd Avenue); civil and probate (City Towers); family law and juvenile justice and dependency (Juvenile, Blue Gum Avenue); small claims and unlawful detainers (Turlock Division) |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (federal courts are separate); parking tickets (issuing agency) |
| Online Case Search | Search for a Case |
| Criminal Records Requests | Not stated on the records page; requests by mail or in person at the Public Information Unit, 800 11th Street, Room 100, or through the Online Request Form |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Pay Traffic Ticket (full payment only; VISA and MasterCard) |
How to Search Stanislaus County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search Stanislaus County court records.
Online
Go to the Search for a Case on the court website.
Search by party name or case number.
Review the case information the portal shows.
Best for: Checking case status and basic information
In Person
Go to Main Courthouse, 800 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk for the division that holds your case type.
Best for: Records not available online
By Mail or Email
Send requests to Stanislaus Superior Court, Attention: Public Information Unit, 800 11th Street, Room 100, Modesto, CA 95354.
Describe the records you want and the purpose of your request on the online form.
Call (209) 530-3100 for help choosing the right clerk's office.
Best for: Requests made without a visit
Search by Name on CaliforniaCourtAccess.org
Go to CaliforniaCourtAccess.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Stanislaus County Court Statistics (FY 2024-25)
Stanislaus County's Superior Court received 89,568 new filings in fiscal year 2024-25 and reported 75,270 dispositions. Its filings per authorized judicial position rank 12 of 58 counties.
89,568
Total filings in FY 2024-25 (FY 2023-24: 75,436)
75,270
Total dispositions in FY 2024-25 (FY 2023-24: 55,887)
3,445
Filings per judicial position (rank 12 of 58 counties; 1 = most)
+18.7%
Change in total filings vs FY 2023-24 (75,436)
| Metric | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 89,568 | 75,436 | +18.7% |
| Total Dispositions | 75,270 | 55,887 | +34.7% |
| Criminal Filings (includes traffic) | 65,129 | 53,695 | +21.3% |
| Civil Filings (includes small claims) | 14,540 | 11,759 | +23.6% |
| Family Law Filings | 5,737 | 6,007 | -4.5% |
| Probate Filings | 952 | 898 | +6.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | 2,325 | 2,387 | -2.6% |
| Juvenile Filings (delinquency and dependency) | 827 | 673 | +22.9% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | 26.0 | 26.0 | No change |
The largest driver of the change was criminal (+11,434 filings), followed by civil (+2,781).
How Have Court Filings Changed in Stanislaus County?
Total filings in Stanislaus 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 | 89,568 | 75,270 | +18.7% |
| FY 2023-24 | 75,436 | 55,887 | +21.5% |
| FY 2022-23 | 62,082 | 55,554 | +1.9% |
| FY 2021-22 | 60,913 | 53,485 | +6.9% |
| FY 2020-21 | 56,985 | 50,410 | -16.8% |
Total filings changed +57.2% between FY 2020-21 and FY 2024-25, from 56,985 to 89,568. The largest annual change was +21.5% in FY 2023-24. The latest change, FY 2024-25, was +18.7%, led by criminal filings (+11,434).
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Stanislaus County?
Criminal cases make up the largest share of Stanislaus County filings at 72.7% of the 89,568 filed in FY 2024-25.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2024-25 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 65,129 | 72.7% | +21.3% |
| Traffic infractions | 50,437 | 56.3% | +32.1% |
| Traffic misdemeanors | 2,815 | 3.1% | -12.3% |
| Felonies | 4,910 | 5.5% | +1.1% |
| Nontraffic misdemeanors and infractions | 6,967 | 7.8% | -6.3% |
| Civil | 14,540 | 16.2% | +23.6% |
| Unlimited civil | 2,948 | 3.3% | +13.4% |
| Limited civil (includes unlawful detainer) | 10,421 | 11.6% | +29.3% |
| Small claims | 1,171 | 1.3% | +6.5% |
| Family law | 5,737 | 6.4% | -4.5% |
| Mental health | 2,325 | 2.6% | -2.6% |
| Probate | 952 | 1.1% | +6.0% |
| Juvenile delinquency | 669 | 0.7% | +24.8% |
| Juvenile dependency | 158 | 0.2% | +15.3% |
| Appeals and habeas corpus | 58 | 0.1% | +241.2% |
Traffic infractions cases were the fastest-growing category at +32.1%, while traffic misdemeanors cases fell fastest at -12.3%.
How Does Stanislaus County Compare With California Overall?
Stanislaus County accounted for 1.69% of the 5,306,078 cases filed statewide in California superior courts in FY 2024-25, and its filings grew 18.7% while statewide filings grew 8.5%.
| Metric | Stanislaus County | California | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 89,568 | 5,306,078 | 1.69% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +18.7% | +8.5% | +10.2 points vs state |
| Filings per judicial position | 3,445 | 2,636 | +30.7% vs state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | 3,018 | 1,741 | +73.3% vs state |
| Criminal share of filings (includes traffic) | 72.7% | 70.1% | +2.6 points vs state |
| Civil share of filings (includes small claims) | 16.2% | 19.5% | -3.3 points vs state |
| Family law share of filings | 6.4% | 5.9% | +0.6 points vs state |
Stanislaus County's criminal share is higher than the statewide share and its civil share is lower. Its filings per judicial position are above the statewide figure.
Stanislaus County Crime Statistics (2024)
These figures cover offenses reported by all reporting law enforcement agencies in Stanislaus County, 12 agencies in total, as published by the California Department of Justice. Total reported violent and property crimes went from 13,013 in 2023 to 12,447 in 2024 (-4.3%).
2,599
Violent crimes in 2024 (2023: 2,597)
9,848
Property crimes in 2024 (2023: 10,416)
~466.6
Violent crime rate per 100K residents
-4.3%
Change in total reported crimes vs 2023 (13,013)
| Offense | 2024 | Rate per 100K | 2023 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 15 | ~2.7 | 17 | -11.8% |
| Rape | 243 | ~43.6 | 280 | -13.2% |
| Robbery | 523 | ~93.9 | 503 | +4.0% |
| Aggravated assault | 1,818 | ~326.4 | 1,797 | +1.2% |
| Violent crimes total | 2,599 | ~466.6 | 2,597 | +0.1% |
| Burglary | 1,247 | ~223.9 | 1,477 | -15.6% |
| Larceny-theft | 7,032 | ~1262.5 | 7,225 | -2.7% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,569 | ~281.7 | 1,714 | -8.5% |
| Property crimes total | 9,848 | ~1768.1 | 10,416 | -5.5% |
Stanislaus County's violent crime rate of ~466.6 per 100K is below the statewide rate of ~477.1, and its property crime rate of ~1768.1 is below the statewide rate of ~2069.1.
Stanislaus County Courthouse Locations
Stanislaus County's Superior Court has 5 official locations in Modesto, Turlock. Check your notice or ticket for the assigned courthouse before you go, because not every location handles every case type.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Towers Courthouse (Modesto) | 801 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354 | (209) 530-3100 | Civil and Probate Division (Estates, Trusts and Conservatorships) |
| Juvenile (Modesto) | 2215 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto, CA 95358 | (209) 530-3100 | Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Dependency hearings (Department 18) |
| Main Courthouse (Modesto) | 800 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354 (mailing: PO Box 1098, Modesto, CA 95353) | (209) 530-3100 | Criminal Clerk's Office, Juvenile Clerk's Office, Family Law clerk, Probate clerk (guardianships, LPS conservatorships, adoptions), Self-Help Center, Jury Services |
| Traffic Court (Modesto) | 2260 Floyd Avenue, Modesto, CA 95355 | (209) 530-3100, option 2 for traffic | Traffic payments accepted at clerk's office; Department 20 |
| Turlock Court (Turlock) | 300 Starr Avenue, Turlock, CA 95380 | (209) 530-3100 | Turlock Division (Small Claims and Unlawful Detainers) |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County matters are heard at the Modesto and Turlock courthouses listed on the court's locations page. Parking tickets are handled by the citing agency.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Traffic Court, 2260 Floyd Avenue, Modesto | Pay in full online or in person; ability-to-pay requests are possible for eligible infractions. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are outside the Superior Court's traffic payments. |
| Misdemeanor | Main Courthouse, Criminal Clerk's Office, 800 11th Street, Modesto | The Criminal Clerk's Office is on the first floor, 11th Street entrance. |
| Felony | Main Courthouse, Criminal Clerk's Office, 800 11th Street, Modesto | The Criminal Clerk's Office handles criminal cases. |
| DUI | Main Courthouse, Criminal Clerk's Office, 800 11th Street, Modesto | Check the charge on your paperwork to confirm whether it is a criminal or traffic matter. |
| Domestic violence | Main Courthouse, Family Law clerk, I Street entrance | The Family Law clerk's office is on the first floor, I Street entrance. |
| Civil lawsuit | City Towers Courthouse, 801 10th Street, Modesto | The Civil Clerk's Office is on the fourth floor of City Towers. |
| Small claims | Turlock Court, 300 Starr Avenue, Turlock | The Turlock Division handles small claims and unlawful detainers. |
| Eviction | Turlock Court, 300 Starr Avenue, Turlock | Unlawful detainers are handled by the Turlock Division. |
| Divorce | Main Courthouse, Family Law clerk, I Street entrance | The Family Law clerk's office is on the first floor, I Street entrance. |
| Child custody or support | Main Courthouse, I Street entrance (Family Law clerk, DCSS, Family Court Services) | Family Law, DCSS, and Family Court Services are at the I Street entrance. |
| Probate or estate | City Towers Courthouse, Civil and Probate Division | Estates, trusts, and conservatorships are heard here; guardianships and adoptions go to the Main Courthouse probate clerk. |
| Juvenile case | Juvenile, 2215 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto | Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Dependency cases are heard here. |
Are Stanislaus County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Stanislaus County Superior Court records are public, with exceptions, under the California Rules of Court, rules 2.500 to 2.507, on public access to electronic trial court records.
Public records
Most case files, dockets, and orders in criminal, traffic, civil, and small claims matters are open to the public, subject to the court's rules on electronic access to trial court records.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, and confidential records are restricted, and certain probate, family, and mental health records are not open to the public. Restricted records are not released without a court order.
Online access
The Search for a Case tool provides case information. Not every document is available online, and restricted cases may not appear. Traffic tickets can be paid through Pay Traffic Ticket.
In-person access
Go to the Public Information Unit, 800 11th Street, Room 100, Modesto, for records requests. Court Administration office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fees
The court says records are subject to a fee under its Fee Guidelines, but the records page does not list specific amounts.
How to Search Stanislaus County Court Records Online
Use the Stanislaus County Superior Court's own portal to find case information by case type, and ask the clerk for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Open the court's Search for a Case on the court website.
- Search by party name or case number and note the case number from the results.
- Review the case information for status, parties, and scheduled dates.
- Contact the clerk for documents that are not available online, using the phone number on the court's locations page.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Search for a Case | Case information for criminal cases the portal covers | Coverage by case type not stated on the portal page; documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | Search for a Case; Pay Traffic Ticket | Case information and citation status | Payment is separate from record search |
| Civil | Search for a Case | Case information for civil cases the portal covers | Documents may require the clerk |
| Small claims | Search for a Case | Case information for small claims cases the portal covers | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | Search for a Case | Limited case information | Family law records are restricted in many cases |
| Probate | Search for a Case | Limited case information | Some probate filings are confidential |
| Juvenile | Not in the general portal | Confidential by law | Juvenile case records are confidential |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County traffic citations and criminal fines can be paid through the Superior Court in the ways listed below.
- Online: Pay traffic tickets in full at Pay Traffic Ticket. The court accepts VISA and MasterCard only.
- In person: Pay at the Traffic Court clerk's office, 2260 Floyd Avenue, Modesto, Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Mail and drop box: The court accepts mailed payments and a drop box. The traffic page lists only the Floyd Avenue address.
- Ability to pay or payment plan: Request a reduction, payment plan, more time, or community service through the MyCitations tool for eligible infractions, or submit the in-person ability-to-pay form. Misdemeanor and felony fines are not eligible.
Parking tickets are not covered by the traffic options above and are handled by the agency that issued the ticket.
Stanislaus County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Stanislaus County court records?
Use the court's Search for a Case to search by name or case number, or visit the clerk in person.
Are Stanislaus County court records public?
Most are, under the California Rules of Court on public access, but juvenile, sealed, and confidential records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search the court's online portal by name or case number, or contact the criminal clerk's office listed on the court's locations page.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or ticket first, then look up the case in the court's online portal or call the clerk for the case type.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Pay online at Pay Traffic Ticket (VISA or MasterCard), in person at 2260 Floyd Avenue, or request an ability-to-pay reduction through MyCitations for eligible infractions.
How many cases are filed in Stanislaus County each year?
Stanislaus County's Superior Court recorded 75,436 filings in FY 2023-24, +21.5% from 62,082 in FY 2022-23.
What is the most common type of case?
Criminal cases, including traffic, made up 71.2% of the 75,436 FY 2023-24 filings, with 38,190 traffic infractions alone.
Is crime in Stanislaus County rising or falling?
Total reported violent and property crimes went from 13,013 in 2023 to 12,447 in 2024 (-4.3%), according to the California Department of Justice.
Courts in the County
Stanislaus County Superior CourtMore Info
| Address: | 800 11th St, Modesto, CA, 95354 |
| Phone Number: | 209-530-3100 |
| Fax: | 209-236-7797 |
| Website: | https://www.stanct.org/ |
Useful Links
- Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - Official website for the Stanislaus County Superior Court provides access to local court case information and resources.
- Stanislaus County: Home - Stanislaus County's government homepage with links to various departments and services, including the court system and public safety.
- Stanct.org: Online Services - Access case search, traffic tickets, and other online services offered by the Stanislaus County Superior Court.
- Find Your Court - superior_courts - Use this California Courts portal to locate any Superior Court in the state, including Stanislaus County.
- Family Court Services - Provides resources and information related to family court services available in Stanislaus County, including mediation and child custody.
- California Case Search Portal - Statewide case search tool for accessing case records in California, including those from Stanislaus County.
- Civil Records - Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - Information and access to civil records filed in Stanislaus County's Superior Court.
- Self-Help - Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - Resources for self-represented litigants, including forms, guidelines, and court service details in Stanislaus County.
- Criminal / Traffic - Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - Resources for traffic violations and criminal case information in Stanislaus County, including payment options and court appearances.
- Probate - Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - Find information related to probate cases in Stanislaus County, including wills, estates, and guardianship.
- LawHelpCA.org: Find Legal Help - A resource for finding legal help in California, including links to free or low-cost services and self-help resources.
- State Bar of California - Public - Official site of the California State Bar offering resources for legal help, lawyer referrals, and legal education.
- Sacramento County Public Law Library - A comprehensive legal resource, providing access to legal databases and reference materials for California's legal statutes.
- California Courts - Self-Help - Statewide self-help center offering guidance on various legal matters including family law, housing, and civil issues.
- U.S. Department of Justice - Federal site's information on a wide range of legal topics and initiatives, including local court affairs and resources.
- State of California - Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General - Provides information on legal issues impacting Californians, including consumer protection and public safety resources.
- League of California Cities - Represents municipal authorities in California, offering guidance on city governance, including legal and civic services.
- Nolo - Law for All - Offers legal information and resources for individuals and businesses, specializing in rights, responsibilities, and legal guidance.
- California State Association of Counties - An organization with resources about county governance and legal services provided within California counties.
- Your Road to Discovery: Est. A Civil Case - Comprehensive guide by California Courts on pursuing a civil case from start to discovery in the state's legal system.
Table of Contents
- Stanislaus County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Stanislaus County Court Records
- Stanislaus County Court Statistics (FY 2024-25)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Stanislaus County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Stanislaus County?
- How Does Stanislaus County Compare With California Overall?
- Stanislaus County Crime Statistics (2024)
- Stanislaus County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Stanislaus County?
- Are Stanislaus County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Stanislaus County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Stanislaus County
- Stanislaus County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links