Orange County Criminal Records Search: Cases & Public Records
Orange County • Criminal courts, arrest records and public case searches
Orange County Criminal Records Search: Find Felony, Misdemeanor and Public Court Cases
Looking for Orange County criminal records? First, identify the state. Orange County, Florida, and Orange County, California, operate entirely different criminal court and law-enforcement systems.
In Orange County, Florida, use the Clerk of Courts’ free my eClerk search. In Orange County, California, use the Superior Court’s Criminal & Traffic Case Access service. California’s separate online name-search system generally requires registration and paid search credits.
This guide also explains where to find criminal records in Orange County, New York, and Orange County, North Carolina.
Orange County, FL
Search criminal felony, misdemeanor and traffic court dockets through the Orange County Clerk of Courts.
Public court search: Free
Official system: my eClerk
Search Orange County FL RecordsOrange County, CA
Search Superior Court criminal and traffic cases. Case-number access and defendant-name searches use different online tools.
Case-number access: Public portal
Online name search: Paid credits
Search Orange County CA RecordsFor Orlando, Florida, visit Orange County my eClerk and search by first and last name or case number. For Santa Ana, Anaheim, Irvine and other Orange County, California, communities, open Orange County Superior Court Case Access. If the case number is unknown in California, the court offers a separate paid Case Name Search.
Avoid searching the wrong government agency
Which Orange County Criminal Records Database Do You Need?
Several U.S. states have an Orange County. Criminal records are maintained under the laws and court procedures of the relevant state.
| Orange County | County seat or main court location | Primary court-record source | Access notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | Orlando | Orange County Clerk of Courts — my eClerk | Free public case search; paid copies and criminal-history reports are separate |
| California | Santa Ana | Orange County Superior Court | Case-number access; paid online Case Name Search; courthouse searches available |
| New York | Goshen | Orange County Clerk and New York Unified Court System | Court-specific records requests; statewide public CHRS is separate |
| North Carolina | Hillsborough | North Carolina Judicial Branch | Free courthouse-terminal criminal searches; certified county checks available |
A case filed in Orlando, Florida, will not appear in the California Superior Court database. Likewise, criminal history maintained by California’s Department of Justice is not automatically searchable through Florida’s statewide background-check service.
Orange County, Florida • Orlando
How to Search Orange County Florida Criminal Records Online
Orange County, Florida, belongs to the state’s Ninth Judicial Circuit. The Orange County Clerk of Courts maintains criminal felony, misdemeanor and other court records filed within its jurisdiction.
The Clerk provides free public access to available electronic case information through my eClerk.
The official search website has several helpful restrictions and coverage details:
- Both first name and last name are required for a name search.
- A date-range search requires both Date From and Date To.
- Search results are limited to the first 500 matches.
- Online docket information covers most cases filed from approximately 1990 onward.
- Documents are available for most case types from approximately 2009 onward.
- Anonymous users must complete a CAPTCHA for each search.
Step-by-step: Search by defendant name
-
Open my eClerk
Visit the official Orange County Clerk of Courts case-search website. The public search form includes Case Type, First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Case Number and filing-date fields.
-
Choose the criminal case category
Use the Case Type dropdown to select the appropriate felony, misdemeanor or other criminal category available on the current form.
-
Enter first and last names
Both fields are required for a name search. Add the person’s middle name when available to reduce unrelated matches.
-
Enter the filing-date range if known
When using dates, provide both starting and ending dates. Avoid unnecessarily broad searches when a case was filed during a known year.
-
Complete the CAPTCHA
Anonymous visitors must complete the required verification before submitting the search.
-
Select Search
Review the result list. If more than 500 records match, narrow the search by case type, names or filing dates.
-
Open the relevant case
Select the case number and review the available docket, criminal charges, hearing history and disposition information.
-
Check for associated court documents
Where available, inspect the public documents. If a document is unavailable or restricted, contact the Clerk about lawful access and copies.
Search by Orange County Florida case number
When searching my eClerk by case number, the official system describes these formats:
YYYY-XX-999999-A-O
Full case-number format with year, case type, sequence and additional case identifiers.
YYYY-XX-999999-O
Alternative case-number format accepted by my eClerk for qualifying cases.
Use the case number exactly as shown on the court paperwork. A citation number has a separate field and should not be confused with the full criminal case number.
Orange County Florida felony and misdemeanor cases
The Clerk states that felony criminal cases are processed at the Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando, while misdemeanor matters may be processed at other Clerk locations.
Use the arraignment notice or other court paperwork to verify the actual courthouse for a pending case.
Orange County Clerk of Courts — Criminal Division
425 North Orange Avenue, Suite 350
Orlando, FL 32801
Telephone: 407-836-2000
Published office hours: 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. on regular business days.
Official Criminal Division Contact InformationMost online docket coverage begins around 1990, and document access varies for cases before 2009. Contact the Clerk’s Records Management Division if an older case cannot be located online.
Florida • Arrests and detention
Orange County Florida Arrest Records and Current Inmate Search
If you are trying to locate someone recently arrested in Orlando or another part of Orange County, start with the Orange County Corrections Department.
This is an important local distinction: the Orange County Sheriff’s Office does not operate the county jail. The county’s Corrections Department maintains the inmate database.
Use the official Orange County Corrections inmate lookup
-
Open the county’s Current Inmate Database
Visit the official Orange County Corrections website at the county government’s BestJail system.
-
Enter the inmate’s last name
The last name is required. First name is optional.
-
Click Search
Review the matching individuals currently listed in the jail system.
-
Open the relevant entry
Available details may include charges, bond amount and booking photograph.
-
Check whether a criminal case has been filed
Use the Clerk’s my eClerk case search for public prosecution records or final case outcomes.
The Orange County Corrections inmate database states that information is refreshed every 30 minutes. When someone is released, the person will no longer appear in the current custody listing.
Orange County Corrections — Inmate Records
Telephone: 407-836-3400
The county also publishes a Daily Booking List and First Appearance List through its Corrections website.
Official Jail, Booking and First Appearance InformationOrange County Sheriff’s local criminal-history check
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office provides a separate local criminal-history records check for a published fee of $5.
Requests can be submitted online through the Sheriff’s public-records system, by mail or in person.
This local check is different from an FDLE statewide criminal-history search.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office — Records Section
2500 West Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
Records telephone: 407-254-7280
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Published local background-check fee: $5, with additional online processing charges where applicable.
Official Sheriff Background Check FAQA person appearing in a booking search has not necessarily been convicted. Always use the criminal court disposition to determine the prosecution’s outcome.
Florida • Official documents
How to Get Certified Orange County Florida Criminal Court Records
A public docket can help confirm that a criminal case was filed. But immigration offices, attorneys, licensing boards and other agencies may require an official certified disposition or judgment.
Orange County’s Clerk offers procedures for requesting copies of court records, including criminal cases.
How to request a court document
-
Find the case on my eClerk
Record the case number, defendant name, case type and approximate filing date.
-
Identify the specific document
Examples include the final disposition, judgment and sentence, indictment, information, complaint or arrest affidavit.
-
Choose ordinary or certified copies
Confirm whether the agency receiving the document requires certification.
-
Use the Clerk’s Records Request process
Contact Records Management for documents not available through ordinary electronic viewing. The Clerk also provides an electronic certification service for eligible documents.
-
Verify fees and delivery
Ask for a price estimate and applicable processing information before submitting payment.
The Clerk’s mail-in records request procedure uses its Records Management Division at:
425 North Orange Avenue, Suite 150
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407-836-2000
When requesting records by mail, provide the case number, name, relevant year and document type. Use the latest form provided by the Clerk.
Orange County FL Records DivisionCan you buy electronically certified records?
Yes, for eligible documents. The Clerk operates an electronic certified-document service and sends completed purchases through a secure email or downloadable certified document process.
Availability depends on the document and case. If the system does not offer the document, use the Clerk’s ordinary copy-request procedure.
Official Electronic Certification FAQA public docket view is not equivalent to a certified court disposition. Order certification through the responsible Clerk when legally required.
Orange County, California • Santa Ana
How to Search Orange County California Criminal Records Online
Orange County, California, criminal cases are maintained by the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.
The court handles felony, misdemeanor and qualifying criminal traffic matters. Criminal cases may involve courts serving Santa Ana, Anaheim, Irvine, Fullerton, Newport Beach, Westminster and other communities.
The court’s public website separates two important services:
- Criminal & Traffic Case Access: View available case information when you know the case or citation number.
- Case Name Search: Search court cases by person or business name using a registered account and purchased search credits.
Option 1: Search California Orange County records by case number
-
Open the Superior Court Criminal & Traffic Cases page
Visit the official Criminal and Traffic Case Access system.
-
Read the court’s conditions
The court warns that online information does not constitute an official certified court record and that case-name associations can sometimes be inaccurate.
-
Accept the terms
Use the court’s official public search interface.
-
Enter the case or citation number
Use the information supplied on a citation, summons, court notice or other official case document.
-
Open the result
Review the available criminal or traffic case details, court events and relevant information.
-
Verify the final disposition
If the result affects an important decision, obtain the official judgment or other certified court document from the responsible Justice Center.
Option 2: Search by defendant name
If you do not have a California Orange County case number, the Superior Court provides Case Name Search.
Unlike Florida’s my eClerk system, the California online name-search application requires an account and payment for most members of the public.
-
Open Case Name Search
Visit the official court name-search application through the Superior Court’s Online Services menu.
-
Create an account
Select Enroll and provide the required account information.
-
Activate your account
Use the activation link sent to the email address you registered.
-
Purchase a search package
Open Pre-Pay Options, select the appropriate search-credit package and complete payment through the official court service.
-
Choose Criminal as the case type
The system defaults to all case types, so select Criminal if your purpose is to locate criminal cases specifically.
-
Enter the person’s name and filing dates
The search requires at least two characters of the last name and a filing-date range with both From and To dates in MM/DD/YYYY format. Middle name is optional.
-
Review matching case numbers
Search results provide case numbers and filing dates. Select the relevant case number to view the available case activity.
The court’s Case Name Search does not support searching by an alias. It also limits overly broad searches returning more than 500 records. Use a narrower filing-date range or Exact rather than Similar matching where appropriate.
What if a California traffic ticket does not appear?
The court states that traffic citations may take up to 21 days after issuance to become available in its online case system.
If an appearance or payment deadline is approaching, contact the court rather than assuming that an absent online citation means no action is required.
Central Justice Center — Santa Ana
700 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Court information: 657-622-6878
The Orange County Superior Court maintains multiple Justice Centers. Verify the assigned location before visiting.
Official Orange County CA Courthouse LocationsCalifornia court costs and official records
Orange County California Criminal Records Search Fees
The Superior Court’s published Case Name Search terms identify the following online search-credit packages for ordinary public users.
| California service | Published charge | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| One online Case Name Search credit | $1.50 | Registration and payment required for ordinary public users |
| Five name-search credits | $5 | Purchased as a package |
| Ten name-search credits | $9 | Purchased as a package |
| Seventy-five name-search credits | $70 | For users needing multiple searches |
| Thirty days of unlimited online name searches | $400 | Subject to the court’s terms |
| Criminal court copy or certified record | See current court fee schedule | Additional search, copying and certification fees may apply |
| Orange County Sheriff public report copies | $0.15 per page | Release depends on law and requester eligibility |
Confirm the displayed amount before purchasing. The name-search package charges are published by the Superior Court’s Case Name Search service; other court and sheriff fees follow separate schedules.
Can you search California criminal case indexes without paying online?
The court also provides public-access resources at its Justice Centers. If you need a name search and do not want to use the paid online service, ask the appropriate Criminal Operations Department about public courthouse terminals and record-search procedures.
Older criminal indexes may only be available at the relevant Justice Center rather than in the online system.
How to request certified California Orange County criminal records
-
Identify the case number
Use Case Access or the court’s Case Name Search to locate it.
-
Find the Justice Center responsible for the case
The court handles copy requests through the location where the criminal case is filed.
-
Complete the court’s records request procedure
Use Request for Record Search and/or Copies, Form L-3009, or inquire at Criminal Operations.
-
Identify the required document
Provide the defendant’s name, case number and specific document requested.
-
Confirm copying and certification fees
For mailed requests, follow the court’s payment instructions. Do not mail cash.
-
Allow processing time
The court states that mailed criminal copy requests are generally completed within 7–10 working days, excluding delivery time.
The court’s record-copy instructions allow mailed requests and explain how to handle situations in which the exact fee is not known.
California • Sheriff’s booking and arrest records
Orange County California Inmate, Arrest and Sheriff’s Records Search
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department provides an online Inmate Information System and Booking Log for county custody information.
The Sheriff’s current public portal has additional access requirements.
How to use the inmate search
-
Open the Sheriff’s Inmate Information page
Use the Orange County Sheriff’s Department official website.
-
Open its Public Services Portal
The sheriff has moved inmate information into a portal that requires user authentication.
-
Create an account or sign in
First-time users must register with an email address and password.
-
Open the Inmate Information System
Use the available search fields to locate the person.
-
Read the available custody information
Confirm that the entry concerns the correct person and review the available booking details.
-
Use the Superior Court for criminal case outcomes
A custody record does not establish a conviction. Check the actual criminal court case separately.
The Sheriff’s current Inmate Information System does not display inmate charges. Its public portal also requires registration. Do not use an older third-party jail website as if it were the current official system.
Requesting California Orange County police reports
The Sheriff’s Information Management Bureau handles eligible requests for crime, incident and other reports.
Requesters may need a statutory right of access, a qualifying relationship to the report or other legal authorization. Not all law-enforcement investigation reports are freely disclosed to anyone who asks.
The Sheriff’s instructions recommend calling to verify that a report is available before submitting a copy request.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department — Records
Telephone: 714-834-6454
Report request email: reportrequest@ocsheriff.gov
Published copy fee: $0.15 per page for qualifying public reports.
Report processing: A newly prepared report may take approximately 7–10 days to be finalized and submitted for records processing.
Official Sheriff Report Request GuidelinesOther Orange County jurisdictions
Orange County Criminal Records in New York and North Carolina
Orange County, New York, and Orange County, North Carolina, have distinct court systems and criminal-record procedures.
Goshen, Middletown and Newburgh
The Orange County Clerk’s Record Room maintains Supreme and County Court records, including qualifying criminal files.
The Clerk provides a Request for Criminal Records form. A records request should identify the parties, case or index number where known, filing date and record sought.
The county also provides public computers for searching certain records.
County Clerk:
255 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924
Telephone: 845-291-4000
Published Record Room copy fees: $0.65 per page for plain copies, with a $1.30 minimum; $1.25 per page for certified copies, with a $5 minimum.
Orange County NY Criminal Records Requests →Hillsborough and Chapel Hill
North Carolina’s Judicial Branch provides access to criminal court records through courthouse public-access terminals and its online Portal system.
For an ordinary free criminal-record search, the court directs users to a public terminal at a clerk’s office. Terminals can search criminal court information across North Carolina counties.
For a certified name-based criminal-record check, submit Form AOC-CR-314 with the applicable fee.
Published certified county search fee: $25.
The certified search covers only the specified county, not every county in North Carolina.
Orange County NC Court Information →How to search Orange County, New York criminal cases
- Identify whether the criminal case was handled by County Court, Supreme Court, a City Court or a Town or Village Court.
- Use the Orange County Clerk’s criminal-record request procedure for qualifying County/Supreme Court records.
- For a matter handled by a local City, Town or Village Court, contact that court directly.
- For a broader New York public court-history search, consult the statewide Office of Court Administration CHRS service.
New York’s statewide CHRS service has a separate $95 base fee and important historical reporting limitations, particularly for older Town and Village Court cases.
New York State OCA Criminal History Record Search
How to search Orange County, North Carolina criminal cases
- Open the North Carolina Judicial Branch website for Orange County.
- Use Portal for available public case information and court dates.
- For a free, more comprehensive public court-record search, use a public-access terminal at a courthouse Clerk’s office.
- Search by defendant name or case number.
- Request a certified county-level record search through the Clerk when necessary.
The Judicial Branch instructs people conducting background checks to use the Clerk’s office, not rely solely on the online Portal. The free courthouse terminal and $25 certified county search serve different purposes.
Compare government charges
Are Orange County Criminal Records Free?
Some case searches are free, but certified documents, law-enforcement reports and statewide background checks may have separate charges.
| Jurisdiction and service | Published fee | What the fee covers |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County FL my eClerk | Free | Public court case search |
| Orange County FL Corrections inmate lookup | Free public access | Current county jail custody information |
| Orange County FL Sheriff’s local history check | $5 | Local history search; online payment processing fees may apply |
| Florida FDLE statewide criminal-history search | $24 + $1 for instant online card payment | Statewide public name-based criminal-history search |
| Orange County CA online Case Name Search | $1.50 for one search credit | Paid public online person-name case search |
| Orange County CA certified case documents | Varies by requested service | Court record search, copying, certification and mailing |
| Orange County CA Sheriff’s report copies | $0.15 per page | Eligible public report copies |
| Orange County NY certified Record Room copies | $1.25 per page, $5 minimum | County Clerk certified record copies |
| Orange County NC courthouse public terminal | Free | Public criminal case searching |
| Orange County NC certified county background check | $25 | Certified criminal record search within one county |
Copy prices, electronic payment charges and search fees can change. A free court docket does not mean an official certified document or statewide criminal-history report is also free.
Understand what the docket actually says
How to Tell Whether an Orange County Criminal Case Ended in Conviction
A criminal case can contain multiple charges and different outcomes. The original accusation is not the same as a final conviction.
| Court term | General meaning | What it means for the search |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest / Booking | Person taken into custody | Does not prove guilt or conviction |
| Charged / Filed | Formal criminal accusation filed | Check for later case outcome |
| Pending | Case not yet fully resolved | Check current hearing dates and entries |
| Dismissed / Nolle Prosequi | Charge or prosecution ended without an ordinary conviction on that charge | Do not describe the dismissed charge as a conviction |
| Acquitted / Not Guilty | Court or jury did not find guilt | Not a conviction on that charge |
| Guilty / Convicted | Guilty finding or conviction recorded | Review judgment, sentence and any later orders |
| Adjudication Withheld | Florida-specific disposition where adjudication of guilt is withheld | Do not automatically treat it as an ordinary adjudicated conviction |
| Deferred Adjudication / Diversion | Special procedure governed by applicable state law | Review the exact outcome and legal purpose of the check |
Why Florida and California disposition terminology differs
Florida courts may use terms such as adjudication withheld, while California courts may use terminology such as probation, dismissal after conviction or petition for dismissal.
These procedures do not have identical legal effects. Always read the court’s actual final order rather than assuming similarly named processes mean the same thing.
A matching name alone does not prove that a criminal case belongs to a particular person. Compare reliable, lawfully available identifiers and obtain appropriate official verification when the result has serious consequences.
Records not available to ordinary public searches
Sealed and Expunged Orange County Criminal Records
A criminal case may not appear publicly because it was sealed, expunged, restricted by law or removed from ordinary electronic access.
The process for clearing criminal history varies significantly between Florida, California, New York and North Carolina.
Florida: Sealing and Expungement
Florida has statutory procedures for qualifying court-ordered sealing and expungement under sections 943.0585 and 943.059, Florida Statutes, and related provisions.
Applicants generally must first determine eligibility through FDLE before completing the appropriate court procedure.
A dismissed case is not automatically expunged merely because the prosecution ended.
FDLE Record Sealing and Expungement →California: Cleaning Up Your Criminal Record
California offers different forms of record relief, including qualifying conviction dismissals, certain felony reductions and statutory arrest-record sealing procedures.
The Orange County Superior Court provides a detailed criminal-record-clearing guide and information about its Public Defender’s Clean Slate Program.
Eligibility depends on the case and controlling law.
California Criminal Record Clearing →Older files may be archived, cases may not yet be indexed, search criteria may be wrong, and some documents are unavailable remotely. A no-results search does not establish which explanation applies.
Fix common search problems
Why Your Orange County Criminal Records Search Finds Nothing
| Problem | Likely explanation | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Florida search returns no name match | Name spelling, wrong case type or filing-date issue | Enter first and last names; broaden dates or use the case number |
| Florida search returns too many cases | my eClerk caps results at 500 | Narrow the case type, add a middle name or use a date range |
| Florida old case lacks documents | Older than routine electronic document coverage | Contact Records Management |
| California name search demands payment | Case Name Search requires registered paid access for ordinary public users | Use a known case number or ask about courthouse public terminals |
| California case-name search returns many results | Similar-name search or broad filing dates | Use Exact match and a narrower date range |
| Recent California traffic citation missing | Citation may take up to 21 days to appear | Contact the court before a required appearance or payment deadline |
| California jail search asks for account | Sheriff moved current inmate search to authenticated portal | Create an account through the official Sheriff Public Services Portal |
| California inmate charges not visible | Current Sheriff’s inmate portal does not display charges | Use Superior Court case information where available |
| Person was arrested in another county | Orange County court database covers its own jurisdiction | Search the county where the prosecution was filed |
| A charge appears without final disposition | Case pending, incomplete reporting or missing document | Request the official case outcome from the court clerk |
What if a court docket contains an error?
Contact the court that maintains the case. Provide the correct case number and explain which entry appears inaccurate.
If the error is in a state criminal-history repository rather than the court’s official record, the correction may need to be processed through the reporting agency or the state criminal-history bureau.
Preserve certified court documents, especially when a dismissal, amended charge or expungement order has not been reflected in a separate database.
Court records versus official background screening
Can Orange County Criminal Records Be Used for Employment or Tenant Background Checks?
Public criminal court dockets can help locate case information, but they are not equivalent to a fingerprint-based identity check or legally compliant consumer background report.
Employment, housing and other eligibility screening can trigger federal Fair Credit Reporting Act obligations and state-specific rules.
For example:
- California has laws governing the use of criminal-history information in employment decisions.
- Florida state criminal-history checks are administered through FDLE for ordinary public requests and through separate authorised procedures for certain regulated purposes.
- North Carolina distinguishes public courthouse record searches from certified background checks.
- A commercial consumer reporting agency may have separate accuracy, dispute and notification duties.
When interpreting a record, confirm the person’s identity, review the final court disposition and consider whether the record is legally restricted.
Orange County search FAQs
Orange County Criminal Records Search: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I search Orange County criminal records online?
For Orange County, Florida, use the Clerk of Courts’ my eClerk public search. For Orange County, California, use the Superior Court’s Criminal & Traffic Case Access. Orange Counties in New York and North Carolina have separate court systems.
2. Is the Orange County criminal records search free?
Florida’s my eClerk public case search is free. California’s court provides case-number access, while its separate online Case Name Search generally requires paid search credits. North Carolina offers free courthouse-terminal searches, and New York court access varies by service.
3. How do I search Orange County Florida criminal records by name?
Visit my eClerk, select the appropriate criminal case type, enter both first and last names, complete the CAPTCHA and click Search. The system limits results to the first 500 matches, so narrow broad searches.
4. How do I search Orange County California criminal cases by name?
Use the Superior Court’s Case Name Search application. Create and activate an account, purchase search credits, select Criminal and search with a last name and required filing-date range. If you have the case number, use Criminal & Traffic Case Access instead.
5. How far back do Orange County Florida court records go online?
The Clerk states that online docket information is available for most cases filed from approximately 1990 onward, while documents are generally available from 2009 for most case types. Earlier records may require assistance from Records Management.
6. How do I find Orange County Florida arrest and jail records?
Use the Orange County Corrections Current Inmate Database. It lists people currently in jail and includes available charges, bond amounts and booking photographs. The county states that the database is updated every 30 minutes.
7. How do I find Orange County California jail inmates?
Use the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Inmate Information System. You must register or sign in through the Public Services Portal. The current version does not display inmate charges.
8. Can I request certified Orange County criminal court documents?
Yes. In Florida, contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts about ordinary or electronically certified documents. In California, request copies from the Superior Court’s relevant Justice Center using its criminal records procedure and current fee schedule.
9. Why is an Orange County criminal case missing from the online search?
The case may belong to a different state or court, have incorrect search identifiers, predate electronic coverage, remain unindexed, or be sealed, expunged or otherwise restricted. Contact the correct original court if the record cannot be located.
10. Is an Orange County arrest record proof of a criminal conviction?
No. An arrest or booking is not a final finding of guilt. Use the relevant criminal court record to determine whether charges were filed and how each charge was resolved.
Official government search links
Orange County Criminal Records: Official Websites and Sources
Use these government resources to access the actual court portals, records requests and custody searches described above.
Orange County, Florida
- Orange County Florida Clerk — Public Case Search
- Orange County Florida — Criminal Court Division
- Orange County Florida — Criminal Division Contact Information
- my eClerk — Public Search and Documents FAQ
- Orange County Corrections — Current Inmate Database
- Orange County Florida Sheriff’s Office — Records and Background-Check FAQ
- FDLE — Statewide Florida Criminal History Search
Orange County, California
- Orange County Superior Court — Criminal & Traffic Case Access
- Orange County Superior Court — Case Name Search FAQ
- Case Name Search — Published Prices and Terms
- Orange County CA — Criminal Records and Certified Copy Requests
- Orange County Superior Court — Current Fee Schedule
- Orange County California Sheriff — Inmate Information System
- Orange County California Sheriff — Police Report Requests
- Superior Court — Criminal Record Clearing and Self-Help
Orange County, New York and North Carolina
- Orange County New York — Court and Criminal Records Requests
- Orange County New York Clerk — Record Room and Copy Fees
- New York State — OCA Criminal History Record Search
- Orange County North Carolina — Judicial Branch
- North Carolina — Obtaining Public Court Records
- North Carolina — Criminal Background Checks and Certified Records