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Mendocino County Superior Court

  • E-Filing

    Electronic filing is available to most court filing parties and their attorneys.

  • Tentative Rulings

    Tentative rulings are available after 3:00pm on the court day prior to the hearing.

  • Remote Appearances

    The court uses Zoom for remote appearances by video and telephone.

  • Restraining Orders

    Information, forms, and resources to assist with filing and responding to a restraining order

  • Ex Parte Decisions / Emergency Orders

    The Court will review requests for ex parte / emergency orders daily between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 

  • Court Information Portal

    Use this portal to view case information, scheduled hearings, purchase copies of documents, and pay criminal and traffic fines and fees online.

Locations

Public Announcements

  • October 1, 2024

    Proposed Local Rules and Fees

    The Court is proposing changes to the Local Rules and Local fees.  When approved, rules and fees will become effective on January 1, 2025.  Please send any comments regarding the proposed changes via email to PLR@mendocino.courts.ca.gov.  The deadline for comments is Friday, November 15 at 4:00pm.

    Proposed Local Rules
  • September 16, 2024

    Mendocino Superior Court Welcomes Chief Justice Guerrero and Senate Pro Tem McGuire

    On Thursday, September 16, Mendocino County Superior Court welcomed California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire to the Ukiah courthouse.  The Chief Justice was joined by Administrative Director of the Courts, Shelley Curran, and Office of Government Affairs Director, Cory Jasperson.  Senator McGuire’s District Director, Kerrie Linbecker, also joined in the visit.

    Press Release
  • September 16, 2024

    JJDPC Meeting on Friday, October 12

    The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission monthly meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 12 from 12:00 to 2:00pm.  Remote meeting access is available.  Visit our JJDPC webpage for the location, agenda, and more information.

    JJDPC Website
  • September 10, 2024

    Changes in Judicial Assignments

    Presiding Judge Faulder announces changes in judicial assignments effective September 16, 2024.  

    Press Release
  • April 2, 2024

    Court Plans to Launch a Juror Compliance Program

    Mendocino Superior Court Jury Commissioner Kim Turner states, “The lack of response by potential jurors is alarming and impacts our ability to adjudicate cases, especially criminal cases. This situation has become so dire the court has no choice but to set up a compliance program that will compel a better rate of response from potential jurors.”

    Press Release
  • February 23, 2024

    Join the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission

    Mendocino County Superior Court seeks applicants to join the Mendocino County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission (JJDPC).  The JJDPC seeks to promote evidence-based resources and services that can assist youth in avoiding contact and involvement with the justice system.

    Press Release