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WELCOME TO THE Superior Court of Fresno Jury Service Case Information E-File Pay Traffic Fines Fresno Superior Court Main Court House Restraining Orders Services Tentative Rulings Tentative Rulings will be accessible on this Court web page at 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing or by telephoning the court at (559) 457-4943 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Prepare Your Court Documents File your court case on the internet with Odyssey Guide & File. Alternative Dispute Resolution ADR can be faster, cheaper and less stressful than going to court. Collections To avoid collection activity, you must do one of the following within 25 days from the post-marked date on the mailing envelope. Calendar & Daily Hearings News, Updates & Notices May 07, 2026 Juror Appreciation Week READ MORE Feb 11, 2026 Now Accepting Civil Grand Jury Applications for 2026-2027 READ MORE Jan 22, 2026 Notice of Availability of Form 1095-C Jan 22, 2026 Limited Court Closure - March 2026 Dec 19, 2025 Proposed Divided Vote Resolution More News Locations All Locations "M" Street Courthouse 2317 Tuolumne Street Fresno, CA 93721-1220 United States (559) 457-1700 ACTION Center (After Criminal One-Stop Network) 1100 Van Ness Avenue (First floor room behind Jury Assembly Room.) Fresno, CA 93724-0002 United States 559-457-2000 Archives Facility 1963 "E" Street Fresno, CA 93706 United States (559) 457-4903 B. F. Sisk Courthouse 1130 O Street Fresno, CA 93721-2220 United States (559) 457-2000 Fresno Superior Courthouse Downtown Location 1100 Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA 93724-0002 United States (559) 457-2000 Jail Annex - Criminal Courts Departments 95 & 96 1265 M Street Fresno, CA 93721 United States (559) 457-2000 Juvenile Justice Court 3333 East American Avenue, Suite A Fresno, CA 93725 United States (559) 457-4810 Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors Our Mission The Superior Court of California, County of Fresno, will serve the community and enhance public trust and confidence in the administration of justice through: The impartial and timely resolution of disputes, Ensuring compliance with the law and court orders, and Fostering a vital court-community relationship that promotes equal access to the courts. JURORS Did you receive a Jury Summons and have some questions? 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Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of Fresno Home Online Services Case Information Case Index Ordering Archives eFile Pay Traffic Fines Tentative Rulings Online Services Forms & Filing Fee Schedules Local Forms Form Instruction Packets Prepare Your Court Documents Local Rules Pre-Authorization Web Form Forms & Filing Self-Help Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil ADR Mediation Panel Family Law Mediation Panel Neutral Case Evaluator Panel Self-Help Divisions Civil Civil Limited Civil Unlimited Civil Harassment Unlawful Detainer Civil FAQs General Trial Procedures Minor's Compromise Remote Appearance Information Family Law Facilitator's Office Family Court Services Domestic Violence Other Community Services Family FAQs Remote Appearance Jury Service Juror Information Civil Grand Jury Report & Response Criminal Bail Schedules Criminal FAQs Program Provider Guide ACTION Center Juvenile Juvenile Justice Juvenile Dependency Senate Bill 384 Probate Guardianship Conservatorship Decedent's Estate Court Investigations Probate Forms CARE Act Small Claims Advisory Clinic Appeals Traffic Collaborative Courts Division DUI Court Adult Behavioral Health Court CARE Act Family Behavioral Health Court Mental Health AB1810 Court Unity Court Veterans Treatment Court Divisions General Information ADA Policy Court Holidays Court Information History of the Court Visiting the Court Model & Award Winning Court Programs Phone Numbers Court Reporters Employment Interpreter Services Judicial Assignments Locations & Contact Info News & Events Attorneys & Press News & Events Archive Attorney Notices Procurement Glossary Claims Processing General Information Search Search Notice of Case Management System Upgrade: Click for Notice of Case Management System Upgrade details The Fresno Court will start accepting CARE petitions on December 2, 2024: Please see our CARE Act page for more information. Divisions Criminal Criminal Division In this section Bail Schedules Criminal FAQs Program Provider Guide ACTION Center Our Mission The Criminal Department is dedicated to providing public service with the highest standard of professionalism. We are committed to supporting the court policies and directives through the accurate and timely record keeping of all documents and orders of the court. In providing these services, the needs of the public will be addressed with clarity, impartiality and confidentiality. We are dedicated to treating each individual with the utmost respect in a positive atmosphere. This department firmly believes that with efficiency comes trust. Important Links For a map to the Downtown Courthouse location . Information regarding Copy and Certification fee for Out-of-State and all Federal Governmental Agencies for criminal case records. Criminal Minute orders contain many abbreviated terms. For a list of Criminal Minute Order Abbreviations. Interpreter Services Request for Criminal Jury Instructions (CALCRIM) Request for Criminal Jury Instructions (CALJIC) Criminal Cases Criminal cases range from relatively minor offenses such as traffic infractions to serious ones like robbery and murder. The state makes the charge against someone accused of committing a crime because a crime is considered an act against society. The prosecuting attorney presents the charge against the accused person (defendant) on behalf of the state (plaintiff), and must prove to the judge or jury that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. A Felony is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment in a state prison or by death. A Misdemeanor is a lesser offense than a felony and generally is punishable by fine or imprisonment in a city or county jail rather than in a state penitentiary. An Infraction is resolved by paying a fine. A criminal case begins when a prosecutor files formal charges, a person is arrested, or a grand jury issues an indictment. If a defendant, the person accused of a crime, is in custody, he or she has the right to an arraignment within 48 hours of being arrested. At this hearing the judge will officially tell defendants about their constitutional rights and explain the charges against them. Also, bail (property temporarily given to ensure that a person released from custody will return at an appointed time) may be raised or lowered. The defendant will be asked to plead to the charges against them: guilty, not guilty, or, in some cases, nolo contendere (the person does not contest the charges, which legally is the same as a guilty plea). Court Location Felony & Misdemeanor Court 1100 Van Ness Avenue Fourth Floor - Room 401 Fresno, CA 93724-0002 Telephone: (559) 457-1801 Fax: (559) 457-1820 Hours: 8AM - 4PM For a map to the Downtown Courthouse location . Criminal Case Information Click on the topics below for more information. Misdemeanors Defendants who plead guilty to a misdemeanor may be sentenced during the arraignment, unless the judge wishes to postpone sentencing in order to study a probation report. During the arraignment, if a defendant pleads not guilty to a misdemeanor, the judge will set the date for a trial. The trial will be held within 30 days if the defendant is in custody or within 45 days if the defendant is not in custody-unless the defendant waives the right to a speedy trial. Felonies If a defendant pleads guilty to a felony at the arraignment, he or she must be represented by an attorney (unless the defendant, in a noncapital case, waives the right to one). After a guilty plea, the judge has the option to keep the case in that court for sentencing or probation or to transfer the case to a superior court. If a defendant pleads not guilty to a felony, a preliminary hearing is held. At this hearing the district attorney must show evidence that the defendant committed a felony and should be brought to trial. If the judge decides there is enough evidence, the defendant will be arraigned a second time in superior court, where the defendant again will be formally charged, rights will be explained, and a plea will be made. Sentences State and local laws define crimes and specify punishment. The maximum sentence for an infraction is a fine; for a misdemeanor it is up to one year in a county jail; and for a felony it is time in a state prison or, for some murders, death. Some counties offer "diversion" programs that allow a judge to order a defendant to get medical treatment or counseling or to do community service work. The diversion program may take the place of a fine or jail sentence in certain types of misdemeanor and felony 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. For a Request for Criminal Jury Instructions: CALJIC instruction request form or CALCRIM instruction request form AB 1950 Notification re Assembly Bill No. 1950-Change to Maximum Length of Formal and Informal Probation Terms The following is not intended to provide or convey any legal advice, but is intended for informational purposes only. Should you believe your term of probation will be affected by the changes discussed below, you should seek legal advice from the attorney who handled your case or another attorney. As of January 1, 2021, Assembly Bill No. 1950 amended Penal Code sections 1203a and 1203.1 to change the maximum, or longest, term of probation that can be imposed for most criminal offenses. Under the new changes: Generally, the maximum term of probation for a misdemeanor offense is no more than one year. (Pen. Code, § 1203a, subd. (a).) Generally, the maximum term of probation for a felony offense is no more than two years. (Pen. Code, § 1203.1, subd. (a).) However, the new general limits on Jury Service | Superior Court of California | County of Fresno Skip to main content Skip to main content. Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of Fresno Home Online Services Case Information Case Index Ordering Archives eFile Pay Traffic Fines Tentative Rulings Online Services Forms & Filing Fee Schedules Local Forms Form Instruction Packets Prepare Your Court Documents Local Rules Pre-Authorization Web Form Forms & Filing Self-Help Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil ADR Mediation Panel Family Law Mediation Panel Neutral Case Evaluator Panel Self-Help Divisions Civil Civil Limited Civil Unlimited Civil Harassment Unlawful Detainer Civil FAQs General Trial Procedures Minor's Compromise Remote Appearance Information Family Law Facilitator's Office Family Court Services Domestic Violence Other Community Services Family FAQs Remote Appearance Jury Service Juror Information Civil Grand Jury Report & Response Criminal Bail Schedules Criminal FAQs Program Provider Guide ACTION Center Juvenile Juvenile Justice Juvenile Dependency Senate Bill 384 Probate Guardianship Conservatorship Decedent's Estate Court Investigations Probate Forms CARE Act Small Claims Advisory Clinic Appeals Traffic Collaborative Courts Division DUI Court Adult Behavioral Health Court CARE Act Family Behavioral Health Court Mental Health AB1810 Court Unity Court Veterans Treatment Court Divisions General Information ADA Policy Court Holidays Court Information History of the Court Visiting the Court Model & Award Winning Court Programs Phone Numbers Court Reporters Employment Interpreter Services Judicial Assignments Locations & Contact Info News & Events Attorneys & Press News & Events Archive Attorney Notices Procurement Glossary Claims Processing General Information Search Search Notice of Case Management System Upgrade: Click for Notice of Case Management System Upgrade details The Fresno Court will start accepting CARE petitions on December 2, 2024: Please see our CARE Act page for more information. Divisions Jury Service Jury Service Check Jury Status You will need the juror badge number and PIN number that is printed on your summons to check your reporting instructions. Visit our Jury Portal In this section Juror Information Civil Grand Jury Report & Response Jury Service Information The Jury Office of the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno, will provide the Courts with qualified jurors from the community, maintain courteous relations and provide excellent service to all jurors while upholding established rules of the Court. JURY SCAM ALERT The Juror Services Division does not call jurors to obtain personal information, including social security numbers and/or financial information. Juror phone numbers are not contained within our database unless provided by jurors who have served and even then are only called if the date and/or time that the juror was instructed to report has been changed. Jurors who have missed their date of service are notified by mail. Social security numbers are not contained within our database and we do not request this information from the juror. If you receive such a call do not give the caller any personal information and if possible record the caller's phone number and report the contact to both our juror office and local law enforcement. If you have any questions regarding this notice please contact the Juror Services Division at (559) 457-1600. One-trial or one-day system Fresno Superior Court has a one-trial or one-day system. If assigned to a courtroom you must return to that court until either dismissed from duty or completion of the trial. Jury Selection On the day you report for jury duty, you will either be involved in jury selection or dismissed from jury duty. If selected as a trial juror, you will be expected to serve for the duration of the trial, which will generally last longer than one day. Trial duration There can be a wide variance, but the average jury trial is approximately 5 days, depending upon the type and complexity of the case before the jury. Once the trial has concluded, this will fulfill your obligation for jury service for one year. Obligation Every qualified United States citizen has an obligation to serve as a juror when summoned. Trial by jury is a right guaranteed by the United States and California Constitutions. Civil Code of Procedure section 209 compels the attendance of any prospective juror if not excused. Court Location Fresno Superior Court - Downtown Main Location 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Jury Assembly Room Fresno, CA 93724 (Directly across the Courthouse breezeway from the Courthouse entrance) Telephone: (559) 457-1600 Fax: (559) 457-1788 Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wi-Fi service is available in most locations Reporting instructions Reporting instructions are updated daily and can be obtained by jurors by going online to the Court’s website or calling the automated system after 5:00 p.m., beginning the evening before their service week begins. Instructions may vary daily, so it is important that the jurors read/listen to the full message and follow the instructions given, which may be to check back the next morning or afternoon for further instructions. Any jurors not needed during their service week will be excused. Reporting jurors are encouraged to bring their own bottled water, as coffee and tea will not be provided in the Jury Assembly Rooms and Jury Deliberation Rooms. Protecting the health and well-being of our jurors, staff and public is our highest priority. The Court will continue to take precautionary measures to keep our court visitors and employees safe. Administrative ADA Policy Contact Us Employment Attorney Resources Attorney Resources Link Judicial Assignments Tentative Rulings California Court California Judicial Branch Find My Court Self-Help Portal Public Resources Court Holidays Interpreter Services Superior Court of California County of Fresno Judicial Branch of California Privacy Terms of Use © 2026 Tentative Rulings | Superior Court of California | County of Fresno Skip to main content Skip to main content. Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of Fresno Home Online Services Case Information Case Index Ordering Archives eFile Pay Traffic Fines Tentative Rulings Online Services Forms & Filing Fee Schedules Local Forms Form Instruction Packets Prepare Your Court Documents Local Rules Pre-Authorization Web Form Forms & Filing Self-Help Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil ADR Mediation Panel Family Law Mediation Panel Neutral Case Evaluator Panel Self-Help Divisions Civil Civil Limited Civil Unlimited Civil Harassment Unlawful Detainer Civil FAQs General Trial Procedures Minor's Compromise Remote Appearance Information Family Law Facilitator's Office Family Court Services Domestic Violence Other Community Services Family FAQs Remote Appearance Jury Service Juror Information Civil Grand Jury Report & Response Criminal Bail Schedules Criminal FAQs Program Provider Guide ACTION Center Juvenile Juvenile Justice Juvenile Dependency Senate Bill 384 Probate Guardianship Conservatorship Decedent's Estate Court Investigations Probate Forms CARE Act Small Claims Advisory Clinic Appeals Traffic Collaborative Courts Division DUI Court Adult Behavioral Health Court CARE Act Family Behavioral Health Court Mental Health AB1810 Court Unity Court Veterans Treatment Court Divisions General Information ADA Policy Court Holidays Court Information History of the Court Visiting the Court Model & Award Winning Court Programs Phone Numbers Court Reporters Employment Interpreter Services Judicial Assignments Locations & Contact Info News & Events Attorneys & Press News & Events Archive Attorney Notices Procurement Glossary Claims Processing General Information Search Search Notice of Case Management System Upgrade: Click for Notice of Case Management System Upgrade details The Fresno Court will start accepting CARE petitions on December 2, 2024: Please see our CARE Act page for more information. Online Services Tentative Rulings Tentative Rulings Tentative Rulings will be accessible on this Court web page at 3:00 PM the day before the hearing or by telephoning the court at (559) 457-4943 between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Any inquiries regarding the Case Management Conference calendar should be directed to CMC staff at (559) 457-1689 . Tentative Rulings issued by the Civil Law and Motion Judges will be accessible on this Court webpage at 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing. Those parties wishing to present oral argument must notify all other parties and the Law and Motion Department in which the motion is to be heard no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Court day prior to the hearing; otherwise, NO ORAL ARGUMENT WILL BE PERMITTED AND THE TENTATIVE RULING WILL BECOME THE ORDER. For those parties wishing to call in for the Tentative Ruling, (559) 457-4943, the operator will answer those calls ONLY BETWEEN 3:00 PM AND 4:00 PM. To request oral argument you must call the Department directly at one of the numbers listed. If your call is not answered simply leave a message stating your case name and number and that you are requesting oral argument. If you desire to appear remotely for your law and motion hearing, you must first file the forms required by Local Rule 4.1.2.D.7 and directly notify the trial department. If approved, you will receive the judge’s order electronically. If you do not receive permission by order, you are expected to appear in-person. The unlimited civil departments allow Zoom for remote appearances ONLY. The tentative rulings may be obtained either here, online, or by telephoning the court at 457-4943. Please click the date below to view or print the Tentative Ruling for that day. Law & Motion Tentatives Dept. 403 May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026 May 7, 2026 May 6, 2026 Dept. 501 May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026 May 7, 2026 May 6, 2026 Dept. 502 May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026 May 5, 2026 April 30, 2026 Dept. 503 May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026 May 7, 2026 May 6, 2026 Contact Information Dept. 403 (559) 457-6316 Dept. 501 (559) 457-6309 Dept. 502 (559) 457-6319 Dept. 503 (559) 457-6320 Administrative ADA Policy Contact Us Employment Attorney Resources Attorney Resources Link Judicial Assignments Tentative Rulings California Court California Judicial Branch Find My Court Self-Help Portal Public Resources Court Holidays Interpreter Services Superior Court of California County of Fresno Judicial Branch of California Privacy Terms of Use © 2026 Advisory Clinic | Superior Court of California | County of Fresno Skip to main content Skip to main content. Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of Fresno Home Online Services Case Information Case Index Ordering Archives eFile Pay Traffic Fines Tentative Rulings Online Services Forms & Filing Fee Schedules Local Forms Form Instruction Packets Prepare Your Court Documents Local Rules Pre-Authorization Web Form Forms & Filing Self-Help Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil ADR Mediation Panel Family Law Mediation Panel Neutral Case Evaluator Panel Self-Help Divisions Civil Civil Limited Civil Unlimited Civil Harassment Unlawful Detainer Civil FAQs General Trial Procedures Minor's Compromise Remote Appearance Information Family Law Facilitator's Office Family Court Services Domestic Violence Other Community Services Family FAQs Remote Appearance Jury Service Juror Information Civil Grand Jury Report & Response Criminal Bail Schedules Criminal FAQs Program Provider Guide ACTION Center Juvenile Juvenile Justice Juvenile Dependency Senate Bill 384 Probate Guardianship Conservatorship Decedent's Estate Court Investigations Probate Forms CARE Act Small Claims Advisory Clinic Appeals Traffic Collaborative Courts Division DUI Court Adult Behavioral Health Court CARE Act Family Behavioral Health Court Mental Health AB1810 Court Unity Court Veterans Treatment Court Divisions General Information ADA Policy Court Holidays Court Information History of the Court Visiting the Court Model & Award Winning Court Programs Phone Numbers Court Reporters Employment Interpreter Services Judicial Assignments Locations & Contact Info News & Events Attorneys & Press News & Events Archive Attorney Notices Procurement Glossary Claims Processing General Information Search Search Notice of Case Management System Upgrade: Click for Notice of Case Management System Upgrade details The Fresno Court will start accepting CARE petitions on December 2, 2024: Please see our CARE Act page for more information. Divisions Small Claims Advisory Clinic Advisory Clinic In this section Small Claims Advisory Clinic Small Claims Advisory Clinic Small Claims is a court where people can exercise their rights to resolve disputes. Attorneys are not permitted to represent any side except in Small Claims appeals. United States citizenship is not required to file or defend a Small Claims case, but the parties must be at least 18 years old. Each claim cannot be more than $7,500. Examples of disputes that can be settled in Small Claims court are: Landlord-tenant Consumer Credit and Protection Personal Injury Property Damager Civil Harassment Restraining Orders Name Change Emancipations Any case involving money disputes that does not exceed $7,500. Only cases for money for actual damages can be filed in Small Claims court. Assistance from Better Business Bureau The Better Business Bureau can offer assistance to those considering a Small Claims action. For additional information, contact the BBB directly or visit their website at www.fresnosmallclaimsadvisor.org . Small Claims Advisor Clinic Better Business Bureau of Central California 1130 O Street, Room 104 Fresno, CA 93721 Telephone: (559) 457-2174 Hours: M-F. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Administrative ADA Policy Contact Us Employment Attorney Resources Attorney Resources Link Judicial Assignments Tentative Rulings California Court California Judicial Branch Find My Court Self-Help Portal Public Resources Court Holidays Interpreter Services Superior Court of California County of Fresno Judicial Branch of California Privacy Terms of Use © 2026 Now Accepting Civil Grand Jury Applications for 2026-2027 | Superior Court of California | County of Fresno Skip to main content Skip to main content. Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of Fresno Home Online Services Case Information Case Index Ordering Archives eFile Pay Traffic Fines Tentative Rulings Online Services Forms & Filing Fee Schedules Local Forms Form Instruction Packets Prepare Your Court Documents Local Rules Pre-Authorization Web Form Forms & Filing Self-Help Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil ADR Mediation Panel Family Law Mediation Panel Neutral Case Evaluator Panel Self-Help Divisions Civil Civil Limited Civil Unlimited Civil Harassment Unlawful Detainer Civil FAQs General Trial Procedures Minor's Compromise Remote Appearance Information Family Law Facilitator's Office Family Court Services Domestic Violence Other Community Services Family FAQs Remote Appearance Jury Service Juror Information Civil Grand Jury Report & Response Criminal Bail Schedules Criminal FAQs Program Provider Guide ACTION Center Juvenile Juvenile Justice Juvenile Dependency Senate Bill 384 Probate Guardianship Conservatorship Decedent's Estate Court Investigations Probate Forms CARE Act Small Claims Advisory Clinic Appeals Traffic Collaborative Courts Division DUI Court Adult Behavioral Health Court CARE Act Family Behavioral Health Court Mental Health AB1810 Court Unity Court Veterans Treatment Court Divisions General Information ADA Policy Court Holidays Court Information History of the Court Visiting the Court Model & Award Winning Court Programs Phone Numbers Court Reporters Employment Interpreter Services Judicial Assignments Locations & Contact Info News & Events Attorneys & Press News & Events Archive Attorney Notices Procurement Glossary Claims Processing General Information Search Search Notice of Case Management System Upgrade: Click for Notice of Case Management System Upgrade details The Fresno Court will start accepting CARE petitions on December 2, 2024: Please see our CARE Act page for more information. news Now Accepting Civil Grand Jury Applications for 2026-2027 Notice Now Accepting Civil Grand Jury Applications for 2026-2027 February 11, 2026 Now Accepting Civil Grand Jury Applications for 2026-2027 Share Administrative ADA Policy Contact Us Employment Attorney Resources Attorney Resources Link Judicial Assignments Tentative Rulings California Court California Judicial Branch Find My Court Self-Help Portal Public Resources Court Holidays Interpreter Services Superior Court of California County of Fresno Judicial Branch of California Privacy Terms of Use © 2026 Form Instruction Packets | Superior Court of California | County of Fresno Skip to main content Skip to main content. Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of Fresno Home Online Services Case Information Case Index Ordering Archives eFile Pay Traffic Fines Tentative Rulings Online Services Forms & Filing Fee Schedules Local Forms Form Instruction Packets Prepare Your Court Documents Local Rules Pre-Authorization Web Form Forms & Filing Self-Help Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil ADR Mediation Panel Family Law Mediation Panel Neutral Case Evaluator Panel Self-Help Divisions Civil Civil Limited Civil Unlimited Civil Harassment Unlawful Detainer Civil FAQs General Trial Procedures Minor's Compromise Remote Appearance Information Family Law Facilitator's Office Family Court Services Domestic Violence Other Community Services Family FAQs Remote Appearance Jury Service Juror Information Civil Grand Jury Report & Response Criminal Bail Schedules Criminal FAQs Program Provider Guide ACTION Center Juvenile Juvenile Justice Juvenile Dependency Senate Bill 384 Probate Guardianship Conservatorship Decedent's Estate Court Investigations Probate Forms CARE Act Small Claims Advisory Clinic Appeals Traffic Collaborative Courts Division DUI Court Adult Behavioral Health Court CARE Act Family Behavioral Health Court Mental Health AB1810 Court Unity Court Veterans Treatment Court Divisions General Information ADA Policy Court Holidays Court Information History of the Court Visiting the Court Model & Award Winning Court Programs Phone Numbers Court Reporters Employment Interpreter Services Judicial Assignments Locations & Contact Info News & Events Attorneys & Press News & Events Archive Attorney Notices Procurement Glossary Claims Processing General Information Search Search Notice of Case Management System Upgrade: Click for Notice of Case Management System Upgrade details The Fresno Court will start accepting CARE petitions on December 2, 2024: Please see our CARE Act page for more information. Forms & Filing Local Forms Form Instruction Packets Form Instruction Packets In this section Local Forms Form Instruction Packets Prepare Your Court Documents Form Packets by Category Through a grant provided by the Judicial Council, Fresno Superior Court developed packets of simple written self-help instructions in English and Spanish for: Civil Harassment, Guardianship, Family Law, and Unlawful Detainer court forms. General Fee Waiver Packet Unlimited Civil Instructions for Change of Name Name Changes Instructions for Change of Name and Gender Change of Name and Gender Newspapers of General Circulation in Fresno County Civil Harassment Restraining Order - Petitioner Civil Harassment Restraining Order - Response Gun Violence Restraining Order - Petitioner Gun Violence Restraining Order – Respondent Retail Crime Restraining Order - Petitioner Retail Crime Restraining Order - Respondent School Violence - Petitioner School Violence - Respondent Workplace Violence - Petition Workplace Violence - Response Limited Civil Unlawful Detainer - Landlord Unlawful Detainer - Tenant Additional Resources - Unlawful Detainer Self-Help Guide for Landlords: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/eviction-landlord Self-Help Guide for Tenants: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/eviction-tenant Family Law Instructions For Requesting a Fee Waiver Entry of Default Entry of Default in Paternity Case Divorce - Starting a Divorce, Legal Separation or Nullity Divorce - Responding to a Divorce, Legal Separation, or Nullity Divorce - Declaration of Disclosure Domestic Violence Restraining Order Domestic Violence Information for Victims Domestic Violence Restraining Order - Response Guardian Ad Litem Income and Expense Declaration Judgment of Dissolution or Legal Separation or Nullity Judgment of Paternity Notice of Motion For Simplified Modification of Support Petition for Custody & Support of Minor Children Petition to Determine Parental Relationship Petition to Determine Parental Relationship - Response Protective Order to Prevent Elder Abuse Response to Request for Order Request for Order Summary Dissolution Temporary Orders Small Claims Small Claims Plaintiff Administrative ADA Policy Contact Us Employment Attorney Resources Attorney Resources Link Judicial Assignments Tentative Rulings California Court California Judicial Branch Find My Court Self-Help Portal Public Resources Court Holidays Interpreter Services Superior Court of California County of Fresno Judicial Branch of California Privacy Terms of Use © 2026 eFile Resources | Superior Court of California | County of Fresno Skip to main content Skip to main content. Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of Fresno Home Online Services Case Information Case Index Ordering Archives eFile Pay Traffic Fines Tentative Rulings Online Services Forms & Filing Fee Schedules Local Forms Form Instruction Packets Prepare Your Court Documents Local Rules Pre-Authorization Web Form Forms & Filing Self-Help Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil ADR Mediation Panel Family Law Mediation Panel Neutral Case Evaluator Panel Self-Help Divisions Civil Civil Limited Civil Unlimited Civil Harassment Unlawful Detainer Civil FAQs General Trial Procedures Minor's Compromise Remote Appearance Information Family Law Facilitator's Office Family Court Services Domestic Violence Other Community Services Family FAQs Remote Appearance Jury Service Juror Information Civil Grand Jury Report & Response Criminal Bail Schedules Criminal FAQs Program Provider Guide ACTION Center Juvenile Juvenile Justice Juvenile Dependency Senate Bill 384 Probate Guardianship Conservatorship Decedent's Estate Court Investigations Probate Forms CARE Act Small Claims Advisory Clinic Appeals Traffic Collaborative Courts Division DUI Court Adult Behavioral Health Court CARE Act Family Behavioral Health Court Mental Health AB1810 Court Unity Court Veterans Treatment Court Divisions General Information ADA Policy Court Holidays Court Information History of the Court Visiting the Court Model & Award Winning Court Programs Phone Numbers Court Reporters Employment Interpreter Services Judicial Assignments Locations & Contact Info News & Events Attorneys & Press News & Events Archive Attorney Notices Procurement Glossary Claims Processing General Information Search Search Notice of Case Management System Upgrade: Click for Notice of Case Management System Upgrade details The Fresno Court will start accepting CARE petitions on December 2, 2024: Please see our CARE Act page for more information. Online Services eFile Resources eFile Resources eFile Resources Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSPs) Electronic Filing Service Providers If you are attempting to e-file into a case that was filed prior to April 13, 2015, and it is not available in the e-file system – please contact the appropriate department listed on this page. Electronic Filing with the Court Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 1010.6(g), documents filed by represented parties in all civil, family law, and probate actions must be filed electronically unless the Court excuses parties from doing so. Although not required, self-represented parties are encouraged to participate in electronic filing and service. Disclaimer: Pursuant to California Rule of Court, Rule 2.503(b), documents filed in civil cases are viewable by the general public on the Court’s online case information portal. Due to the nature and volume of electronic filing in civil cases, the Court cannot redact documents that are electronically filed. Please be advised that it is the sole responsibility of the filer to ensure all documents are properly redacted prior to transmission. Information that should be redacted includes, but is not limited to, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, and other sensitive information. 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Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of Fresno Home Online Services Case Information Case Index Ordering Archives eFile Pay Traffic Fines Tentative Rulings Online Services Forms & Filing Fee Schedules Local Forms Form Instruction Packets Prepare Your Court Documents Local Rules Pre-Authorization Web Form Forms & Filing Self-Help Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil ADR Mediation Panel Family Law Mediation Panel Neutral Case Evaluator Panel Self-Help Divisions Civil Civil Limited Civil Unlimited Civil Harassment Unlawful Detainer Civil FAQs General Trial Procedures Minor's Compromise Remote Appearance Information Family Law Facilitator's Office Family Court Services Domestic Violence Other Community Services Family FAQs Remote Appearance Jury Service Juror Information Civil Grand Jury Report & Response Criminal Bail Schedules Criminal FAQs Program Provider Guide ACTION Center Juvenile Juvenile Justice Juvenile Dependency Senate Bill 384 Probate Guardianship Conservatorship Decedent's Estate Court Investigations Probate Forms CARE Act Small Claims Advisory Clinic Appeals Traffic Collaborative Courts Division DUI Court Adult Behavioral Health Court CARE Act Family Behavioral Health Court Mental Health AB1810 Court Unity Court Veterans Treatment Court Divisions General Information ADA Policy Court Holidays Court Information History of the Court Visiting the Court Model & Award Winning Court Programs Phone Numbers Court Reporters Employment Interpreter Services Judicial Assignments Locations & Contact Info News & Events Attorneys & Press News & Events Archive Attorney Notices Procurement Glossary Claims Processing General Information Search Search Notice of Case Management System Upgrade: Click for Notice of Case Management System Upgrade details The Fresno Court will start accepting CARE petitions on December 2, 2024: Please see our CARE Act page for more information. General Information ADA Policy ADA Policy Requests for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities It is the intent of this Court to assure that qualified individuals with disabilities have equal and full access to the judicial system including court proceedings, services, programs, and activities. Nothing in this document shall be construed to impose limitations or to invalidate the remedies, rights, and procedures accorded to any qualified individuals with disabilities under state or federal law. Important Links ADA Accommodations Request Form - MC-410 ADA Grievance Policy Requests For Accommodation in Court Proceedings A. Definitions The following definitions shall apply under this section: "Qualified individuals with disabilities" means persons covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.); Civil Code section 51 et seq.; and other related state and federal laws; and includes individuals who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities; have a record of such an impairment; or are regarded as having such an impairment. "Applicant" means any lawyer, party, witness, juror, or any other individual with an interest in attending any proceeding before any court of this state. "Accommodation(s)" may include, but are not limited to, making reasonable modifications in policies, practices, and procedures; furnishing, at no charge, to the qualified individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services, which are not limited to equipment, devices, materials in alternative formats, and qualified interpreters or readers; and making each service, program, or activity, when viewed in its entirety, readily accessible to and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations. While not requiring that each existing facility be accessible, this standard, known as "program accessibility," must be provided by methods including alteration of existing facilities, acquisition or construction of additional facilities, relocation of a service or program to an accessible facility, or provision of services at alternate sites. The "section" means this section regarding requests for accommodations in state courts by qualified individuals with disabilities. "Confidentiality" applies to the identity of the applicant in all oral or written communications, including all files and documents submitted by an applicant as part of the application process. B. Process The following is the process for requesting accommodations in court proceedings: Applications requesting accommodation(s) pursuant to this rule may be presented ex parte (i.e., done on behalf of one party only and without notice to an opposing party) in writing, on form MC-410 , which can be obtained by contacting the courtroom clerk, ADA Facilities Coordinator or the ADA site coordinator, or orally as the court may allow. Applications should be made at the designated Office of the Clerk, or to the courtroom clerk or judicial assistant where the proceeding will take place, or to the judicial officer who will preside over the proceeding. All applications for accommodations shall include a description of the accommodation sought, along with a statement of the impairment that necessitates such accommodation. The court, in its discretion, may require the applicant to provide additional information about the qualifying impairment. Applications should be made as far in advance of the requested implementation date as possible, and in any event should be made no less than five court days prior to the requested implementation date. The court may, in its discretion, waive this requirement. Upon request, the court shall place under seal the identity of the applicant as designated on the application form and all other identifying information provided to the court pursuant to the application. C. Permitted Communication: An applicant may make ex parte communications with the court. Such communications shall deal only with the accommodation(s) the applicant's disability requires and shall not deal in any manner with the subject matter or merits of the proceedings before the court. D. Grant of Accommodation: The court shall grant an accommodation as follows: In determining whether to grant an accommodation and what accommodation to grant, the court shall consider, but is not limited by, the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and related state and federal laws. The applicant will be informed in writing of findings of fact and orders, as may be appropriate, that the request for accommodations is granted or denied, in whole or in part, and the nature of the accommodation(s) to be provided, if any. E. Denial of Accommodation: An application may be denied only if the court finds that: The applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements of this rule; or The requested accommodation(s) would create an undue financial or administrative burden on the court; or The requested accommodation(s) would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. F. Review Procedure: An applicant or any participant in the proceeding in which an accommodation has been denied or granted may seek review of a determination made by nonjudicial court personnel within 10 days of the date of the notice of denial or grant by submitting a request for review to the judicial officer who will preside over the proceeding or to the presiding judge if the matter has not been assigned. An applicant or any participant in the proceeding in which an accommodation has been denied or granted may seek review of a determination made by a presiding judge or any other judicial officer of a court within 10 days of the date of the notice of denial or grant by filing a petition with the appropriate court of superior jurisdiction. G. Duration of Accommodations ACTION Center | Superior Court of California | County of Fresno Skip to main content Skip to main content. 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Divisions Criminal ACTION Center ACTION Center After Criminal One-Stop Network In this section Criminal Bail Schedules Criminal FAQs Program Provider Guide ACTION Center Services Services provided at the ACTION Center include processing criminal case sentencing orders. If you have been ordered by the Court to complete any of the following programs or pay a fine, go to the ACTION Center for assistance: Adult Offender Work Program Adult Theft Diversion Anger Management Batterer's Treatment Program Domestic Violence Review Court Community Service DUI Classes Electronic Monitoring Fines Program Provider Resource Guide The intent of the Program Provider Resource Guide is to provide information only. There are no endorsements of any of the programs that are included in the guide, nor have any of the programs been screened or in any other manner scrutinized to determine their abilities to deliver services to participants. 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