This page helps users handle a case search in Fresno County, California by explaining the main online court portal, public access limits, and next steps for court records.
The Superior Court of California, County of Fresno provides the Fresno Superior Court Portal for searching case data from the court’s case management system. Some records and copies still require attorney access, written ordering, or in-person service through the court.
Fresno Superior Court Portal case search
Use the Fresno Superior Court Portal to search case data available through the court’s case management system. The online system shows information that may be viewed by the public.
Search Fresno Superior Court case information.
- Open the Fresno Superior Court Portal.
- Review the site terms before using the case information system.
- Search using the case information you have available.
- For civil cases, remove the final three letters from the case number shown on documents before entering it in the Case ID field.
Case number tip: if a civil document shows a number such as 03CECG00001 SJK, enter 03CECG00001 in the Case ID field.
Public access limits and official court records
The online case information system is limited to information that can be viewed by the public. If an attorney or party needs a case that is not publicly available online, the court directs them to view the case at the courthouse.
Unlawful detainer cases are not available online for sixty days after the complaint is filed with the court.
The online information is not the official court record. To obtain an official certified record, request the specific documents from the court in person or in writing.
Attorney elevated case portal access
Attorneys seeking remote electronic access to specific case files must submit the Attorney Elevated Case Portal Access Request Form to the proper court email address. If approved, the court emails one electronic access token per case.
The attorney must create an account on the Fresno County Superior Court public portal to use the token. The form requires attorney information, license number, email address, case number, date, printed name, and signature.
Case index ordering
Case indexes are available through separate court reports based on case type. Criminal and Traffic cases use the Criminal Case Index Report, while Civil and Small Claims cases use the Civil Case Index Report.
Criminal and Traffic index reports may include case number, case style or party name, offenses, case type, filing date, status date, and current status. Civil and Small Claims index reports may include case number, case style or party names, case type, filing date, status date, and current status.
Index reports are run by month. Multiple months may be requested, but each report may include no more than one month of data.
Case index ordering fees are:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Case index report | $70.00 per report |
| Hard copy report | 50 cents per page |
| Mailing | Actual cost of mailing |
To order by mail, print and complete the Case Index Order Form and mail it with a check payable to the Fresno County Superior Court.
Archives case records
The Archives Department stores, maintains, and retrieves court case files and records. It houses more than 1 million cases, including records dating back to 1860.
Members of the public may receive copies of non-confidential files by visiting the Archives Department. Staff can pull files, make copies, and certify requested documents. A picture ID is required to receive any file folder.
Archives records include appellate, civil, criminal, family law, family support, juvenile dependency, probate, small claims, and traffic case types.
Daily hearings, traffic payments, and tentative rulings
For hearing-related case activity, Fresno Superior Court provides online pages for calendar and daily hearings, traffic payments, and civil tentative rulings.
The Calendar & Daily Hearings page lists hearing dates. The traffic payment page supports one-time or scheduled monthly payments on a citation or case by credit card. Civil Law and Motion tentative rulings are available at 3:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing.
Parties who want oral argument on a tentative ruling must notify all other parties and the Law and Motion Department no later than 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing.
Fresno case search contacts
Use these court contacts for case records, index reports, archives, and portal access questions tied to Fresno Superior Court records.
- Fresno County Superior Court Accounting Department, Attn: Case Index Request, 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724-0002. Email: CaseIndexReports@fresno.courts.ca.gov
- Archives Facility, 1963 "E" Street, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone: (559) 457-4903. Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8AM - 3PM, Friday: 8AM-12PM Noon
- B. F. Sisk Courthouse, 1130 O Street, Fresno, CA 93721-2220. Phone: (559) 457-2000. Clerk’s Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8AM-3PM, Friday: 8AM-12PM
- Fresno Superior Courthouse Downtown Location, 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724-0002. Phone: (559) 457-2000. Clerk's Office Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
- "M" Street Courthouse, 2317 Tuolumne Street, Fresno, CA 93721-1220. Phone: (559) 457-1700. Clerk’s Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
- Attorney portal access requests. Non-criminal portal request: noncriminalportalrequest@FRESNO.COURTS.CA.GOV. Criminal portal request: criminalportalrequest@FRESNO.COURTS.CA.GOV
- eFile department contacts. Criminal Department: criminal.efile@fresno.courts.ca.gov, (559) 457-1700. Civil Department: civil.efile@fresno.courts.ca.gov, (559) 457-1900. Family Law Department: family.efile@fresno.courts.ca.gov, (559) 457-2100. Probate Department: probate.efile@fresno.courts.ca.gov, (559) 457-1888
Common questions
Where can I search Fresno County case information online?
Use the Fresno Superior Court Portal to search public case data from the court’s case management system. Open the Fresno Superior Court Portal.
Is the online case information the official court record?
No. The court states that information from the website is not the official record. For an official certified record, request the specific documents from the court in person or in writing.
Why can’t I find an unlawful detainer case online?
Unlawful detainer cases are not available online for sixty days after the complaint is filed with the court.
How should I search a civil case number from a court document?
For civil cases, remove the final three letters from the case number before searching in the Case ID field.
How do attorneys request elevated portal access?
Attorneys must submit the Attorney Elevated Case Portal Access Request Form to the applicable court email address. If approved, the court emails one access token for each case.
Where are older Fresno court case files handled?
The Archives Department stores, maintains, and retrieves court case files and records, including many older records. Public users may visit Archives for non-confidential file copies and certifications with picture ID.