Burbank Court Records
Court records for Burbank are filed at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, the largest trial court in the country. Burbank has about 107,000 residents and sits in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County. The Burbank Courthouse handles many local cases directly. All civil, criminal, family, and small claims cases go through the LA County court system. You can search many records online through the county portals or visit a courthouse to view files.
Burbank Court Records Quick Facts
Where Burbank Court Records Are Filed
Burbank is in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Superior Court handles all cases for the city. Burbank has its own courthouse at 300 East Olive Avenue. This location handles criminal, traffic, and some civil matters for the Burbank area. The Burbank Courthouse is one of over 30 court locations in the LA County system.
For many civil cases, the Stanley Mosk Courthouse at 111 North Hill Street in downtown Los Angeles is the main filing location. Family law cases may go to different courthouses depending on the district. If you are not sure which courthouse has your case, the LA Superior Court website has a tool to help you find the right location. The court splits cases across its many branches based on case type and where parties live.
Note: Not all case types are heard at the Burbank Courthouse. Some matters get transferred to larger facilities in downtown LA.
| Burbank Courthouse | 300 East Olive Avenue Burbank, CA 91502 |
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| Main Civil Court | Stanley Mosk Courthouse 111 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| onlineServices@lacourt.org | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:10 PM |
Search Burbank Court Records Online
The LA Superior Court offers online search tools that cover Burbank cases. The civil case index lets you search by name for civil, small claims, family law, and probate cases. Guest users pay $4.75 per search. Registered accounts get lower rates. The system has unlimited civil and family law cases going back to 1983.
Criminal cases have a separate search tool. The criminal case summary portal shows case status, hearing dates, and the register of actions. Under California Rule 2.503, full criminal documents are only viewable at the courthouse. The online tool gives you enough to track a case but not the full file.
The LA County civil case search shown above is the main online tool for finding court records from Burbank and other cities in Los Angeles County.
Civil court records have the most data available online. Family law, criminal, and juvenile records have limits on what shows up through remote access. For full documents in those categories, plan on visiting the courthouse.
Fees for Burbank Court Records
Los Angeles County follows the statewide fee schedule. Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $40.00. Clerk searches over 10 minutes cost $15.00. These apply at every courthouse in the county, including Burbank.
The online civil case index charges $4.75 per guest search. Bulk users with registered accounts pay less. The first 10 searches cost $1.00 each, then rates go down from there for higher volumes. These online search fees are separate from copy costs. If you find a record online and want a copy, that is an additional charge.
Fee waivers are available for people who cannot afford the costs. File a request and a judge reviews your income. If approved, fees for copies and searches get waived for your Burbank court case.
Legal Help in Burbank
The LA Superior Court self-help center at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse helps people with forms, court steps, and finding records. The center is on the 4th floor in Room 426. Phone: (213) 830-0845. It is free and open to everyone.
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles provides free legal services to low-income residents. Call (800) 399-4529 to check if you qualify. They handle civil, family law, and housing matters. The California Courts Self-Help Center has guides for all case types that apply to Burbank. The LA Court Self-Help Online portal also has tools specific to the LA County court system.
The Los Angeles County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service. They can connect you with a private attorney who handles your type of case. An initial consultation through the service is usually a low flat fee.
Types of Court Records in Burbank
The LA County Superior Court keeps records for all case types. Civil records include lawsuits, contract cases, and property disputes. Criminal records cover felonies and misdemeanors. Family law has divorce, custody, and support orders. Probate deals with wills and estates. Small claims and traffic cases each have their own records. All of these apply to cases filed in or about Burbank.
Most records are public. Anyone can request access. Juvenile cases are confidential by law. Mental health proceedings are private. Sealed records need a court order. Some family law documents are restricted from online viewing but viewable at the courthouse. California keeps civil files for 10 years, family law for 30 years, and felony records for 75 years.
Note: The online system updates daily, so brand new filings may not show up until the next day for Burbank court records.
Los Angeles County Court Records
Burbank is in Los Angeles County. All court filings go through the LA County Superior Court, which has over 30 courthouse locations. The system handles millions of cases per year. For full details on the county court system, online search portals, fee schedules, and resources, visit the Los Angeles County court records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are also in Los Angeles County. Court records for each city go through the LA County Superior Court.