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Bogus phone calls, emails on jury service may lead to fraud.  If you receive a phone call, text, or email notifying you that you’re in big trouble for failing to show up for jury service, be suspicious.  It’s probably a scam.  Visit our Jury Scams webpage for more information.

  • Interpreters

    Information on requesting an interpreter for your hearing or court appearance.

  • 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.

  • Court Information Online

    View case information, scheduled hearings, purchase copies of documents, and pay criminal and traffic fines and fees online.

  • 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. 

  • Local Rules

    Local Rules and Standing Orders which memorialize processes, procedures and other matters regarding the operation of the court.

  • Local Forms

    Forms that support the business processes Mendocino County and are for use only in Mendocino County.   

Locations

Public Announcements

  • February 26, 2026

    Next JJDPC Meeting – April 10, 2026

    The next Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission (JJDPC) meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026 at noon in the Jury Assembly Room of the Mendocino County Courthouse in Ukiah.

  • January 20, 2026

    Responsibility for Hearing Juvenile Infraction Cases

    On February 1, 2026, the Court will begin processing juvenile traffic and non-traffic infractions.  For many years, this work has been done by the Probation Department’s Juvenile Division, but a change in law now requires that the Court take on this workload.

  • November 13, 2025

    Temporary Changes at the Fort Bragg Courthouse Raise Concerns Among Costal Communities

    The sudden retirement of Judge Clayton Brennan on October 31st has created legitimate concerns in the coastal communities about the future of the Ten Mile courthouse in Fort Bragg.

  • September 4, 2025

    The Ukiah Skyline Will Soon be Changing

    Construction of the new Mendocino County courthouse is approaching a major milestone, which will become visible to the Ukiah community in the coming weeks.