Why is the superior court charging a fee to look up a case that is public info?

Question

I went to the Los Angeles Superior Court website to look up a case, which is public information. You have to register and pay $4,75 per case you look up! Here's the link:

http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/civilCaseSummary/index.asp?CaseType=Civil

Is there a way to bypass this?? It's free in all other counties (that I did a case search in).

Answer 1

Some things are public info, but the public still has to pay.

What's the case #?

Answer 2

Public info doesn't mean free.  Talk to  the clerks or go to the law library.

Answer 3

Go to a law library and the law librarian will lead you in the right direction.