Frequently Asked Questions

• Public Records and Information FAQs
• Procedures, Programs, and Rules FAQs

General Information

How do I access dockets or court calendars?

You can find case dockets on the Search for a Case page.

You can find information about cases on the State Bar Court’s public calendar on the Court Calendar page.

Do I have to register or sign in to access any information?

There is no need to register or sign in.

What cases are online?

For cases filed on or after Feb. 7, 2019, documents are available online.

For cases in open status on Feb. 7, 2019, documents are being added online as events occur. For cases closed prior to Feb. 7, 2019, some documents are available on the attorney’s profile page on the State Bar website. Other documents for closed cases are available upon written request.

Is there a cost to access cases online?

For cases filed on or after Feb. 7, 2019, documents are available online.

For cases closed before Feb. 7, 2019, case files are not online and are only available by written request, and requests for certified copies require payment of a $25 fee by check.

Do you have a user guide to help me learn how to navigate the new online system?

For cases filed on or after Feb. 7, 2019, documents are available online.

For abbreviated instructions, we have provided a Quick Start Guide. For more details, we have an Expanded User Guide.

Why can’t I find cases prior to that date?

For cases filed on or after Feb. 7, 2019, documents are available online.

On Feb. 7, 2019, the State Bar Court transitioned to a new case management system. Closed cases were not migrated to the new system.