This page helps users with a Case Search in Riverside County, California, by explaining how to use Riverside Superior Court tools for case information, records search requests, calendars, document access, and certified copies.
The main official channel is Riverside Superior Court Public Access, with staff-assisted search requests available through the court’s Request Records Search service when a self-service search is not enough.
Riverside Superior Court Public Access
Use search Riverside Superior Court Public Access to look up available case information through the court’s secure public portal. An online account is required.
The portal supports several case search and review tasks:
- Case number for free case number searches, register of actions review, document access, and probate notes.
- Person or organization name for index searches, which are fee-based.
- Case type context, such as civil, family law, probate, criminal, or traffic.
After gathering the best search details, use the portal in the order that fits your need.
- Create or sign in to a Public Access account.
- Search by case number when you already have one, or run a paid name search when you do not.
- Select a matching case number to review the register of actions.
- Download available non-confidential, non-sealed documents if online access is permitted.
Account and usage note: The portal requires cookies, may require pop-up blockers to be disabled, and limits users to 30 searches or case lookups within each 5-minute interval.
What Public Access shows
Public Access can show case information that is allowed under California Rules of Court rules 2.501(b), 2.503(b), and 2.503(c). Some case information is restricted, and confidential or sealed records are not available online.
The portal includes these main record views:
- Index searches for cases tied to a person or organization name.
- Register of actions entries showing filed documents, filing dates, and the filing party.
- Court calendar details for current and future dates up to 7 days.
- Downloadable documents when remote access is allowed.
- Probate notes when a case number is available.
The online information is not the official court record. For an official certified record, request the specific documents from the court in person or in writing.
Name search and document fees
Fee-based searches and document downloads are charged separately. Public Access case number searches are free when the required case number information is available.
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| One name search credit | $1.00 | Used for one self-service name search. |
| Five name search credits | $3.50 | Used for up to 5 self-service name searches. |
| Ten name search credits | $5.00 | Used for up to 10 self-service name searches. |
| Seventy-five name search credits | $25.00 | Used for up to 75 self-service name searches. |
| Unlimited name search credits | $250.00 | Valid for 30 consecutive days. |
| Document download | $1 per page for the first 5 pages, then $0.50 per additional page | Capped at $50 per document; downloads remain available for 30 days. |
Request Records Search
If you cannot find a case yourself, use request a Riverside Superior Court records search. The court charges $15.00 per search, and the result provides case number information found by the search. It does not provide copies of documents or case files.
The request form asks for details that help staff search the court’s records:
- Case type, including civil, family law, probate, criminal, or traffic.
- Date range for when the case was filed.
- Additional case details, such as courthouse, party names, aliases, or the information being requested.
- Email delivery information for the search results.
For criminal and traffic searches, clerk’s office staff may use date of birth or driver’s license number only when the requesting party is the defendant whose record is being searched and valid identification is shown. Requests for local summary criminal history information under Penal Code section 13300 require local form RI-CR093.
Case type coverage and record limits
Online coverage depends on the case type and courthouse. Some older records may have been purged under Government Code section 68152, and certain cannabis-related arrest or conviction records may be destroyed under H&S 11361.5.
| Case area | Online coverage noted by the court | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| Civil, small claims, and unlawful detainer | Civil coverage begins as early as May 1991 for Indio Civil and October 1991 for Riverside Civil, with other locations beginning later. | Unlawful detainer cases are confidential for the first 60 days, with limited access rules for interested parties. |
| Family law | Almost all cases from April 1992 forward are available. | Remote document access may be limited by California Rules of Court. |
| Probate | Almost all cases from July 1994 onward are available. | Probate notes are updated in the evening three business days before the hearing for documents filed at least four court days before the hearing. |
| Criminal and traffic | Riverside felony coverage begins January 1990; Riverside misdemeanor coverage begins January 1994. Indio felony coverage begins May 1990. | Public and third-party searches cannot be narrowed by date of birth or driver’s license number unless the request is made by the defendant with valid identification. |
Court calendars and probate notes
Public Access can show current and future calendar dates up to 7 days, including hearing time, hearing type, and assigned department. The court also provides daily calendars for civil, small claims, unlawful detainer, law and motion, probate, guardianship, family law, child support services, criminal, and traffic matters.
The eCalendar application is available for criminal, traffic, and probate courthouse locations. Department calendars can be viewed for the current day and the next three business days.
Probate notes require a case number. They are updated in the evening three business days before the scheduled hearing and reflect documents filed at least four court days before the hearing.
Certified copies and official records
For certified copies in civil, family law, probate, criminal, or traffic cases, complete local form Request for Certified Copies (RI-MC011) and submit it online through eSubmit. The form may also be delivered to the proper courthouse by U.S. Mail or drop box with payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Some cases are confidential. To obtain copies from confidential cases, the requestor must be a party with valid photo identification or have a court order.
| Certified copy item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Records search fee | $15.00 per name searched |
| Copy fee | $0.50 per page |
| Certification fee | $40.00 per document |
| Off-site file or record retrieval | $32.00 |
| Certified divorce decree | $15.00 per decree |
| Exemplification fee | $50.00 per exemplification |
Indexes and monthly case lists
Riverside Superior Court sells civil, family law, and probate indexes. These indexes include alphabetical party listings, party type, other parties on the case, and case number.
Indexes are run monthly or quarterly at $16.00 per month per case type. Riverside civil indexes begin October 1996, family law indexes begin July 1992, and countywide probate indexes begin March 1994. Indio, Blythe, and Palm Springs civil indexes begin May 1991, and family law indexes begin April 1992.
Riverside Superior Court help contacts
Use these court contacts for case search help, certified copy routing, index requests, or service questions tied to court records.
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Riverside Superior Court call center
Phone: (951) 777-3147 -
Court Web Chat
Civil, family law, jury, juvenile, probate, criminal, and traffic help is available 7:30AM-2:00PM Monday-Friday excluding court holidays or closure days. Jury Services Web Chat is available 8:00AM - 4:00PM Monday-Friday excluding court holidays or closure days. Court chatbot hours are 24/7. -
Riverside Historic Courthouse Clerk's Office, 4050 Main Street Riverside, CA 92501
Use this office for index request form and payment submission. - Banning courthouse, 311 E. Ramsey St., Banning, CA 92220
- Blythe courthouse, 265 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225
- Corona courthouse, 505 S. Buena Vista Ave. #201, Corona, CA 92282
- Indio courthouse, 46-200 Oasis St., Indio, CA 92201
- Menifee courthouse, 27401 Menifee Cener Dr., Menifee, CA 92584
- Moreno Valley courthouse, 13800 Heacock St. Bld. D#201, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
- Murrieta courthouse, 30755-D Auld Rd., Ste. 1226, Murrieta, CA 92563
- Palm Springs courthouse, 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
- Riverside Hall of Justice, 4100 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501
- Riverside Family Law, 4175 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501
- Riverside Civil/Probate, 4050 Main St., Riverside, CA 92501
Common questions
Where do I search Riverside County court cases online?
Use Riverside Superior Court Public Access for available case information. An account is required, and online access is limited by California court rules.
Is a Riverside County case number search free?
Yes. Case number searches are free when you have the required case number information. Name searches are fee-based.
What should I do if I cannot find a case online?
You may submit a staff-assisted search through Request Records Search. The fee is $15.00 per search, and the result provides case number information found by the court.
Can I search criminal or traffic cases by date of birth?
Clerk’s office staff can use date of birth or driver’s license number only when the requesting party is the defendant whose records are being searched and valid identification is shown.
Are online case results the official court record?
No. Online information is provided for public access and is not the official record of Riverside Superior Court. For an official certified record, request certified copies from the court.
Can I download court documents online?
Non-confidential, non-sealed documents may be downloaded when remote access is allowed. A case number is required, and document download fees apply.