Divisions

The Appellate Division handles Misdemeanor, Infraction, and Limited Civil (excluding Small Claims) appeal matters.

The Civil Division handles all Civil matters including Small Claims, Unlawful Detainer, Limited and Unlimited Civil cases for the entire county.

The Criminal Division handles Criminal Misdemeanor and Felony matters for the entire county, as well as specified Penal Code Infraction matters.

Family Court Services assists litigants involved in child custody disputes, guardianship, conservatorship, and stepparent adoptions with related court services. Child Custody Recommending Counselors provide mediation services to families who need assistance in arriving at a parenting plan for their children. Probate Investigators provide investigative services related to guardianship and conservatorship cases.

The Family Law Division handles all Family Law matters (including Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, Nullity, Paternity and Summary Dissolution) and related issues of Child Custody and Visitation, Child and Spousal Support, and Community Property. The Family Law Division also hears cases of Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse.

The Juvenile Division handles Juvenile matters including Adoptions, Dependency, and Juvenile Justice

The Probate Division handles all Probate matters including Conservatorship, Estate, Guardianship and Trust cases for the entire county.

Small Claims court is a special court where suits up to $12,500 ($6,250 for a business) can be resolved quickly and inexpensively.

The Traffic Division handles Adult and Juvenile traffic citations and other infractions.