Imperial County
Imperial County is located along the U.S.-Mexico border in the southern region of California. It is the most recently established county in the state, created from part of San Diego County in 1907. Imperial County has a population of approximately 188,000 residents living across seven cities and other municipalities.
Imperial County Superior Court has jurisdiction over all cases arising in the county. It has the Civil, Criminal, Juvenile, Probate, and Traffic Divisions. While the Criminal Division adjudicates felonies and misdemeanors, the Civil Division handles non-criminal proceedings such as small claims and torts. Likewise, the Traffic Division hears cases involving violations of traffic regulations, while the Juvenile Division hears delinquency and dependency cases involving minors. Lastly, the Probate Court handles estates, guardianships, conservatorships, trusts, and other protective proceedings.
Imperial County public court records refer to the documentation of legal proceedings handled by the Superior Court. These records may contain case documents or information, such as exhibits, jury verdicts, motions and pleadings, complaints, and transcripts. Public court records are typically created when individuals file cases and during court hearings. These documents and files are preserved by the Superior Court Clerk at the courthouse. While generally accessible to anyone, certain court records in Imperial County may be restricted from public access due to state laws or court orders.
The types of public court records available in Imperial County include:
- Traffic Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Family Law Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
Imperial Superior Court offers online access to search public cases and view court dockets. The ROA/Case Lookup portal allows users to search for case information by entering the case number, while the court calendar provides docket information of the Superior Court. Additionally, interested persons may contact the Superior Court Clerk via in-person visits, mail, or phone to inquire about looking up court cases and dockets.
