• … Mediation Mediation is a confidential, non-binding process in which a trained mediator facilitates communication … in reaching a mutually acceptable resolution of all or part of…
  • … Waiver prior to the Trial Readiness Conference hearing. Trial Call: Fridays at 8:30 a.m. It is preferred, not required, that counsel be personally present. At trial call, counsel…

  • Grand Jury

    June 9, 2025
    … complaints and performs a traditional function as a watchdog over government agencies. (This is different than a "Criminal Grand Jury" which is a group of people summoned together by a prosecutor to decide whether there is enough evidence to press criminal charges.) The California Constitution provides for a group …
    … complaints and performs a traditional function as a watchdog over government agencies. (This is different than a "Criminal Grand Jury" which is a group…
  • … the court in the mail. Your notice will indicate the amount due or if your appearance in court is mandatory. A person charged with an infraction who is eligible…

  • Employer Information

    June 13, 2025
    … employee, prior to taking the time off, gives reasonable notice to the employer that he or she is required to serve. If the employee is on Telephone Standby, they will call a recorded message or check our website to find out … for more information.   Juror Rights The California Government Code protects jurors. It is against the law to fire or harass an employee who is summoned to serve as a juror. However, …
    … employee, prior to taking the time off, gives reasonable notice to the employer that he or she is required to serve. If the employee is on Telephone Standby, they…
  • … of actions for Civil, Small Claims, and Probate cases. Documents made available through this site may be downloaded and viewed for a fee.   Search Now New Case Filings Obtain a…
  • … in connection with any request for entry of a default judgment. If a default prove- up hearing is necessary, the Court will schedule a hearing. Ex Parte Matters: Please review…
  • … with local high school students arguing a realistic criminal trial scenario. Mock Trial is a program that gives students hands-on experience learning about the law and the…
  • … will not consider a request to waive notice when the recipient or the recipient's address is unknown unless the declaration required by California Rule of Court 7.52 …
  • … experienced jurist who has presided over some of the court’s most high-profile cases is stepping down. Judge Louis R. Hanoian is retiring after serving more than…