Search Stanislaus County Criminal Records

Stanislaus County criminal court records are kept by the Stanislaus County Superior Court in Modesto. The court serves the entire county and processes a large volume of criminal cases each year from Modesto and surrounding areas. A Tyler Technologies public portal gives you online access to case information, and the clerk's office handles copy requests in person and by mail. This page goes over how to search for criminal court records in Stanislaus County, the fees involved, access rules, and state tools that can help with your search.

Stanislaus County Criminal Records Online Portal

The Stanislaus County Superior Court offers an online case portal at stanportal.stanct.org. This is a Tyler Technologies system. You can search for criminal cases by party name, case number, or attorney. The results show the case type, charges, filing date, hearing schedule, and current status. No account is required for basic searches. The portal covers both felony and misdemeanor cases filed in Stanislaus County.

The Stanislaus County public portal is shown below. Visit the court's portal page to start a search.

Once you run a search, click on a case number to see the full detail page. That shows the complete charge list, all hearing dates past and future, and the register of actions. You can also see which judge is assigned and what courtroom the case is in. The portal data is for reference only. It is not the official court record. If you need a certified copy or want to see the actual case documents, you have to go through the clerk's office at the Stanislaus County Superior Court.

Get Copies of Stanislaus County Criminal Records

Visit the courthouse for the fastest service. The main courthouse is at 800 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354. The Criminal Division is in Room 140. Bring the case number or the defendant's name. The clerk can pull up the record and print copies while you wait. You can also use the court-provided computer in the courthouse to look up case information yourself before asking the clerk for copies.

Mail requests go to Stanislaus County Superior Court, Criminal Division, PO Box 1098, Modesto, CA 95353. Write out the case number, defendant name, and which documents you need. Include a check or money order for the estimated fees. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail requests take a few weeks depending on how busy the clerk's office is. The court also has a Research Request Form that you can submit for more detailed searches.

The main court phone number is (209) 530-3100. Call if you need to check on a request or have questions about a Stanislaus County criminal court record.

Note: Bring exact payment or a check to the courthouse. Not all payment types may be accepted at the window.

Stanislaus County Criminal Court Fees

Copies cost $0.50 per page for Stanislaus County criminal court records. That is the statewide rate under California Government Code Section 70627. Certified copies run $40 per document on top of the page charge. If you need a document with a court seal for legal purposes, that is the cost.

A $15 search fee can apply when the clerk spends more than 10 minutes locating your record. Older records kept off site have a $10 retrieval fee. These charges are standard across all California Superior Courts. Having the case number ready makes the process quicker and cheaper. If you only have a name, the clerk can still search, but expect the process to take longer. Fee waivers are available for people who qualify based on income or public benefits. Ask the clerk about the waiver form when you visit.

Criminal Record Access in Stanislaus County

Criminal court records in Stanislaus County are public by default. Anyone can request copies. You do not need to be part of the case or explain your reason. The clerk provides copies to whoever pays the fee.

Exceptions exist for certain types of records. Juvenile cases are sealed under California law. Mental health evaluations in a criminal file are restricted. Some domestic violence case documents have access limits as well. Under Penal Code Section 11105, the California DOJ maintains state summary criminal history. That database is separate from the court case files in Stanislaus County. The Tyler Technologies portal shows registers of action and calendars online. Full case documents typically require a trip to the courthouse in Modesto. California Rules of Court Rule 2.503 governs what parts of a criminal case can be accessed remotely versus at the courthouse.

Stanislaus County Criminal Record Expungement

Finished probation on a Stanislaus County case? You may be able to get it dismissed. Penal Code Section 1203.4 lets you file a petition with the court asking for a dismissal after probation is complete. The conviction stays on the record but is marked as dismissed. Employers who run background checks will see the dismissal, which can help.

File the petition at the Stanislaus County Superior Court in Modesto. A judge reviews the request and makes a decision. Not all cases are eligible. Serious felonies may not qualify. Under Penal Code Section 851.8, a person found factually innocent can petition to have the arrest record sealed and destroyed. The Stanislaus County criminal division page has details on filing options.

State Tools for Stanislaus County Records

The CIRIS inmate search covers everyone in the California state prison system. If someone convicted in Stanislaus County was sent to a CDCR facility, you can find them by name. The results show their CDCR number, current location, admission date, and parole hearing info. It is free and does not need an account.

For your own criminal history, use the California DOJ record review. Submit a Live Scan form and pay $25. You get back your RAP sheet covering all California arrests and dispositions. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department also keeps its own records at the Operations Center, 250 E. Hackett Road, Modesto. Contact them for arrest reports, incident reports, or booking data tied to a Stanislaus County criminal case. The California Courts Self-Help Guide can walk you through the general process of getting court records from any Superior Court in the state.

Stanislaus County Cities

Modesto is the county seat and largest city. All criminal cases from Stanislaus County cities are handled by the Stanislaus County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Stanislaus County. Each has its own Superior Court system for criminal cases.