CASCI

⭐ About CASCI

California Association of Superior Court Investigators

The California Association of Superior Court Investigators (CASCI) is a statewide, professional organization dedicated to supporting, developing, and connecting Probate Court Investigators across California. Founded in 1978, CASCI exists to strengthen the standards, practices, and professionalism of those who serve some of the state’s most vulnerable individuals—elders, dependent adults, and children.

For more than four decades, CASCI has been the only association in California created by Court Investigators for Court Investigators, ensuring that training, resources, and advocacy efforts truly reflect the realities of investigative work inside the courts.

⭐ Our Mission

CASCI’s mission is to:

  • Promote excellence and consistency in Probate Court Investigations
  • Provide high-quality training and continuing education
  • Support investigators as they carry out statutorily mandated duties
  • Strengthen collaboration and communication between counties
  • Advocate for practices and policies that protect vulnerable populations

We work to ensure that investigators statewide have the tools, community, and knowledge needed to meet the highest standards of professionalism.

⭐ Judicial Council–Approved Training Provider

CASCI is recognized as a Judicial Council–approved provider of mandatory training for Probate Court Investigators.
Through conferences, regional training, and specialized sessions, CASCI offers practical, investigator-led instruction in:

  • Conservatorship and guardianship investigation
  • Financial review and accounting
  • Court report writing
  • Safety in the field
  • Elder abuse recognition
  • Interviewing minors and vulnerable adults
  • Legislative updates and best practices

All training is designed to align with California statutes, court rules, and ethical standards.

⭐ Statewide Collaboration & Support

CASCI brings together investigators from all 58 counties to:

  • Share information and best practices
  • Troubleshoot complex cases
  • Promote statewide consistency
  • Build a community of support
  • Collaborate across regions

Our statewide listserv, regional representatives, board leadership, and annual conferences foster ongoing connection and professional growth.

⭐ Led by Investigators, Serving Investigators

CASCI is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of active Court Investigators who understand the work, the challenges, and the importance of this profession.
Every program, resource, and conference session is shaped by investigators who bring real courtroom, field, and case experience.

⭐ Commitment to Excellence

CASCI is committed to:

  • High-quality training
  • Ethical investigative practice
  • Professional integrity
  • Public safety
  • Protecting vulnerable adults and children
  • Supporting investigators’ professional development

We believe that strong investigators strengthen the courts—and ultimately, the communities we serve.