Divisions

A non-prevailing party in a case may ask a higher court to review the decision in their case and determine if the decision was correct.

A civil matter involves a lawsuit in which one party sues another to recover money, real property or personal property, to enforce a contract or an obligation, to collect damages for injury or to protect some civil right.

California Rules of Court provide the public with reasonable access to court records for viewing and copying.

Criminal cases range from relatively minor offenses such as traffic infractions to serious ones such as robbery and murder.

An unlawful detainer lawsuit is a suit brought by a landlord to obtain possession of rented property and receive payment of back rent.

Superior Court has programs that provide limited services in family law: Family Custody Services and Family Law Facilitator.

The right to trial by a jury is the privilege of every person in the U.S. This right is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Jurors are essential to the administration of justice.

In California, as in all states, there is a separate court system for persons under the age of 18, who are known as minors or juveniles.

Encompasses the legal areas of psychiatric evaluations, treatments, investigations, hearings and trials relating to involuntary detentions.

The Probate Clerk handles decedents' estates, guardianship of minors, and conservatorship of adults who are unable to provide for their personal needs or manage their financial resources.

Small Claims is a court where you can exercise your rights to resolve a dispute that does not exceed $12,500 and is resolved quickly and inexpensively with relatively simple and informal rules.

If you have received a ticket for a traffic violation or other minor offense (infractions), you may find this general information helpful.