Stay Informed

Practical tools for monitoring the courts.

Quick Start: How to Monitor the Courts

Start here in 10 minutes

  1. 1 Look up a case on the public portal at placer.courts.ca.gov
  2. 2 Check weekly court calendars for hearing dates
  3. 3 Request official documents when needed
  4. 4 Attend or observe proceedings when permitted
  5. 5 Track patterns over time—not headlines

How to Track a Case

  1. Go to placer.courts.ca.gov and click "Case Search"
  2. Search by case number, party name, or attorney
  3. Review the docket for all filed documents and scheduled hearings
  4. Note hearing dates and check back for updated filings

How to Observe Court

  1. Check the public court calendar for open hearings
  2. Arrive early — seating is first-come, first-served
  3. No recording devices without prior court permission
  4. Take written notes freely — this is your right as a member of the public

How to Request Records

  1. Most filed court documents are public record under California law
  2. Request in person at the clerk's office: 10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville
  3. Submit written requests for documents not available online
  4. California Public Records Act requests go to the court executive officer

How to File a Judicial Conduct Complaint

  1. Go to cjp.ca.gov — the California Commission on Judicial Performance
  2. Download and complete Form CJP-7 (Complaint Form)
  3. Attach copies of relevant court documents as exhibits
  4. Mail or email to the Commission — all complaints are confidential by statute

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