General Information

Welcome to Fresno Superior Court General Information page. The following general interest topics are intended to assist you in arranging your next visit to the Court, as well as provide some general information about the Court.

Court Facilities and Hours of Operation
Visiting the Court: Things to Know
Judicial Assignments
Interpreter Information
ADA
ACTION Center (After Criminal Traffic Infraction One-Stop Network)
Glossary
General Frequently Asked Questions
Public Telephone Numbers

2006 Annual Report

Special Notice: Reduced Clerk's Office Hours: 8 AM – 4 PM

What:
The Clerk’s Office hours are 8 AM to 4 PM. Courtroom hours will not change; each will remain in session until adjourned for the day. Courthouses remain open to the public until 5 PM. The Law Library and Probation Department hours have NOT been reduced.

Why:
State budget cuts means staff reductions and no overtime. Reduced hours needed to allow uninterrupted time for staff to process documents. Fewer customers will be served each day.

4th Floor Drop Box: Room 401

Documents may be filed for Appeals, Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Probate and Traffic cases. If personal contact with a clerk is necessary, public must return another day before 4 PM.

There is a time clock at this Box. Papers may be filed at the drop box until 5 PM.
Documents filed before 5 PM will be processed as of the day filed.
All documents filed after 5:01 PM will be processed as of the next business day.
No cash payments accepted. Check or money order only.