Records searches are returned within 3-5 working days. Copies Requests for copies from criminal files may be made in person at Criminal Operations, Room 283, 2nd floor, Orange County Superior Court or by mail. Records searches are completed within 7-10 working days. An exemplification is the certification of one or more documents accompanied by authenticated signatures of the Executive Officer and Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. There is no charge for copy requests made by the defendant or defendant's attorney of record.
Government agencies are exempt from copy charges.
The correct amount will be filled in and you will receive a receipt with the copies. Do not send cash. Mail your request to Criminal Correspondence, Orange County Superior Court, Criminal Operations, P.O. Box 22024, Santa Ana, CA 92702-2024. Include a self addressed, stamped envelope large enough to accommodate your order. Copy orders are filled within 7-10 working days.