Superior Courts

Superior Courts of California

California has 58 trial courts, one in each county. In trial (superior) courts, a judge and sometimes a jury hears witnesses' testimony and other evidence and decides cases by applying the relevant law to the relevant facts. The California courts serve the state's population of more than 39 million people.

Listing of all Superior Courts

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

January 8, 2021

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Friday issued the following statement on the Governor’s budget proposal for the judicial branch:

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Fresno Superior Court Announces Collaborative Court Expansion

October 20, 2020

DUI Court will focus on reducing recidivism by rigorous monitoring, combined with addressing the underlying issues of substance abuse, mental illness and/or trauma.

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Courts use Remote Technology for Community Outreach

August 6, 2020

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement.

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California Counties Keeping COVID-19 Emergency Bail Schedules

July 10, 2020

At least 31 California counties home to 80 percent of the state's residents have kept COVID-19 emergency bail schedules to help curb the spread of the virus in jails and surrounding communities during the pandemic, according to data from superior courts.

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What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

June 30, 2020

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.

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California Chief Justice Issues Statement on Budget

June 29, 2020

"We in the judicial branch will do our best to serve the public in these unprecedented times of a global pandemic and recession," Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye said.

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Jury Service Begins for Trials Delayed by COVID-19 Pandemic

June 26, 2020

Delayed by COVID-19 for nearly three months in most parts of the state, jury trials are resuming in counties large and small.

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Council Working Group Releases Pandemic Recovery Resource Guide for Courts

June 3, 2020

Guide addresses more than 200 questions and topics related to facilities, personnel, jury management, case management and processing, and communications.

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