Merced County
Merced County was organized in 1855 and named after the Merced River. Its population is 281,202, and its land area spans 1,935 square miles. The county's administrative center is Merced City.
The judicial system of Merced County consists only of a Superior Court. This court has locations in Los Banos and Merced Cities. It also has several divisions which handle cases based on their type. For example, the Criminal Division handles felonies, misdemeanors, and other cases involving allegations of offenses against the state. The Civil, Small Claims, Family, Probate, and Traffic Divisions all handle civil cases of varying complexity. The Juvenile Division hears cases related to minors.
Merced County public court records are documents pertaining to all proceedings held within the county's courts. These types of records are accessible to the public and contain important details about the case in question, such as information on the parties involved and the witnesses approved for the case. Public court records in Merced County are organized, indexed, and preserved by the Merced County Court Clerk. Per provisions of the California Public Records Act, everyone has a right of access to public court records. In adherence to this provision, the Clerk's Office makes available to the public the following types of records:
- Adult criminal records
- Civil records
- Certain family records
- Probate records
- Traffic records
Interested individuals may obtain public court records in Merced County via an online search on the Merced Superior Court Public Portal. Alternatively, they may call the Clerk's Office at (209) 725-4100 or visit in person at:
2222 M Street,
Merced, CA 95340
Viewing public court records via the online portal is free, although requesters may incur a fee to download copies. Per Government Code Section 70627(a), making copies of documents will attract a fee of $0.5 per page if the document is uncertified. If a certified copy is requested, a $25 fee will be charged per certification.
