Civil

IMPORTANT NOTICES

TELEPHONE NUMBERS-Please be advised that as of July 1, 2009, the numbers at Coalinga, Fowler, and Reedley divisions will change and the new numbers will be posted on this website at the close of business June 30th.

	Civil: Limited Court Location
	2317 Tuolumne Street Fresno, CA 93721-1220 Telephone: (559) 497-4100 Law & Motion: (559) 497-4144 Fax: (559) 497-4290 Hours: 8AM - 4PM Limited Civil cases are heard at the following courthouses: "M" Street Civil Courthouse, Dependency, Clovis, Coalinga, Firebaugh, Fowler, Kerman, Kingsburg, Reedley

	Civil: Unlimited Court Location
	2317 Tuolumne Street Fresno, CA 93721-1220 Telephone: (559) 497-4100 Law & Motion: (559) 497-4140 Fax: (559) 497-4290 Hours: 8AM - 4PM Unlimited Civil cases are heard at the "M" Street Civil Courthouse

For a map to the "M" Street Civil Courthouse location, click here.

Tentative Rulings

Civil cases involve a lawsuit in which one party sues another to:

Recover money or property.
To enforce a contract.
To collect damages for injury.
To protect some civil right.

Limited Civil cases are those involving $25,000 or less except small claims cases.

Unlimited Civil cases are all other cases except family law or probate cases.

Fresno Superior Court provides interpreting services to all trial court proceedings in criminal, traffic, and juvenile delinquency proceedings. For more information, click on the FAQ button on this page.

Our Mission

The Civil Department will serve our customers by providing accurate information and services in a timely, efficient manner, maintain a professional demeanor, treat our customers with respect and courtesy, commit to continual education to improve our performance, all of which will contribute to enhancing the public trust.