Access Rialto Court Records
Court records for Rialto go through the San Bernardino County Superior Court. Rialto has about 105,000 people and sits between San Bernardino and Fontana in the Inland Empire. Cases from Rialto are filed at county courthouse locations in San Bernardino or Rancho Cucamonga. You can search civil, criminal, family, and small claims records through the court's online portal or by visiting a courthouse. Here is what you need to know about finding court records in Rialto.
Rialto Court Records Quick Facts
Where Rialto Court Records Are Filed
Rialto does not have its own courthouse. Cases from Rialto are filed at San Bernardino County courthouse locations. The San Bernardino Criminal Division at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415 handles criminal cases. Call (909) 384-1888 for that location. Civil cases typically go to the Rancho Cucamonga courthouse at 8303 Haven Avenue.
The San Bernardino County Superior Court covers a huge area. Rialto falls in the central part of the county, between the San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga courthouses. Depending on the case type, your records may be at either location.
If you need to check which courthouse holds a specific case, the court's online portal can help. You can also call the criminal division or civil division and give them the case number or party names. They can tell you where the file is kept.
| Criminal Division | 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 |
|---|---|
| Civil Courthouse | 8303 Haven Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 |
| Phone | (909) 384-1888 |
Search Rialto Records Online
The San Bernardino Court Access Portal is the main online tool for searching court records. It covers civil cases filed across the county, including those from Rialto. You can search by name or case number. Cases from 1998 forward are in the system. Viewing documents costs $0.50 per page.
The portal lets you browse case index data and hearing dates for free. The per-page charge applies when you open the full case documents. This is a useful way to check on Rialto cases without going to the courthouse.
The Court Access Portal for San Bernardino County covers Rialto case records.
The statewide court finder helps Rialto residents figure out which courthouse location handles their case type.
Family law and criminal documents are restricted from remote access under California Rule of Court 2.503. Online tools show basic case data for these types but not the full documents. You need a courthouse visit for complete criminal or family law files from Rialto.
Court Records Fees in Rialto
San Bernardino County uses the statewide fee schedule. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $40.00 per document. A certified dissolution judgment is $15.00. The search fee is $15.00 if the clerk works more than 10 minutes. Exemplification costs $50.00.
Online documents also cost $0.50 per page to view. The case index and basic data are free. Only opening the actual filed documents triggers the charge. These fees apply to all Rialto court records in the system.
If you qualify, fee waivers can reduce or eliminate these costs. Ask the clerk for the fee waiver form and submit it for a judge to review.
Legal Help for Rialto Residents
Inland Counties Legal Services at (888) 245-4257 is the main free legal aid provider for Rialto. They cover housing, family law, consumer law, and public benefits. If you need help finding or understanding court records, they can guide you.
The San Bernardino Superior Court has self-help centers at its courthouse locations. Staff help with forms, filing steps, and finding records. The California Courts Self-Help Center online also has guides for all case types that apply to Rialto cases.
The San Bernardino County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service. A small fee gets you an initial consultation with a local attorney. This can help when you need records from a complex Rialto case or want legal advice about what to do with the records you find.
Types of Court Records in Rialto
San Bernardino County holds all standard case types for Rialto. Civil records cover lawsuits, evictions, and debt cases. Criminal records include felonies and misdemeanors. Family law has divorce, custody, and support files. Probate covers wills and estates. Small claims and traffic cases also generate records.
Access rules differ by type. Civil records are the most open and are available through the online portal. Criminal and family law records have limits on remote viewing. Juvenile records are fully confidential. Sealed records require a court order.
- Civil unlimited: 10-year retention
- Felony: 75-year retention
- Family law: 30-year retention
- Adoption: permanent retention
- Small claims: 10-year retention
These periods come from Government Code Section 68152. After they end, Rialto court records can be destroyed by the court. Get copies while the records still exist.
San Bernardino County Court Records
Rialto is in San Bernardino County. All court cases for Rialto go through the San Bernardino County Superior Court. For complete details on the county system, search portals, and other resources, visit the San Bernardino County court records page.
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