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The Fresno Court will start accepting CARE petitions on December 2, 2024:

Please see our CARE Act page for more information.

Divisions

  • Civil

    Civil cases involve a lawsuit in which one party sues another to recover money or property, enforce a contract, collect damages, protect some civil rights.

  • Criminal

    Criminal cases range from traffic infractions to robbery and murder.

  • Family

    Family Law refers to the various actions regarding marital and/or family relationships.

  • Jury Service

    Every qualified United States citizen has an obligation to serve as a juror when summoned. 

  • Juvenile

    The Juvenile court handles justice, status offense, child abuse and neglect.

  • Probate

    When a petition is filed in the Probate Court, the Probate Clerk will assign a hearing date.

  • Small Claims

    Small Claims is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively.

  • Traffic

    Information on traffic citation, arraignment and court trial.

  • Appeals

    An appeal is when someone that loses at least part of a case asks a higher court (called an "Appellate Court") to review the decision.

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