Alpine County Superior Court

Alpine County Superior Court cases in Alpine County, Markleeville, CA

Alpine County Superior Court in Markleeville is California's state trial court of general jurisdiction for Alpine County. It adjudicates local criminal and civil matters, including felonies, misdemeanors, infractions and traffic, general civil (limited and unlimited), small claims, unlawful detainer/landlord-tenant, family law (dissolution, custody, support), juvenile delinquency and dependency, probate (estates, conservatorships, guardianships), and mental health proceedings. The court issues protective orders, handles name-change and related petitions, conducts preliminary hearings and trials, manages jury services, and enforces judgments. Its Appellate Division hears appeals from limited civil, misdemeanor, and infraction cases arising within the county.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Alpine County Superior Court

Alpine County Superior Court delivers trial-level judicial services for the county's residents. Core functions include accepting and processing case filings, maintaining records, scheduling and conducting hearings and trials, and providing public access to calendars and documents. Case types include criminal (felony, misdemeanor, infractions/traffic), civil (limited/unlimited), small claims, unlawful detainer (evictions), family law (divorce, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency and dependency), probate, guardianship/conservatorship, name changes, and adoptions. The court issues and hears protective orders, including domestic violence, civil harassment, elder/dependent adult, workplace, and gun violence restraining orders. Jury services cover summons, qualification, deferrals/excuses, orientation, panel assignment, and juror payment. Additional public services include fine and fee collection (e.g., traffic), certified copies and minute orders, interpreter requests, ADA accommodations, and self-help forms and guidance.