Imperial County Superior Court

Imperial County Superior Court cases in Imperial County, El Centro, CA

Imperial County Superior Court - El Centro is a California state trial court (Superior Court) of general jurisdiction serving Imperial County. It adjudicates local cases across major areas, including felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; traffic and other infractions; civil limited and unlimited cases, small claims, and unlawful detainer (evictions); family law (dissolution, custody, support, and domestic violence); juvenile delinquency and dependency; and probate, guardianship, and conservatorship. The court conducts arraignments, preliminary hearings, jury and bench trials, and post-judgment proceedings. Its Appellate Division hears appeals in limited civil, misdemeanor, and infraction cases arising within the county.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Imperial County Superior Court

Imperial County Superior Court - El Centro serves the public by processing and hearing:
- Criminal: felonies, misdemeanors, infractions, traffic citations, arraignments, trials, sentencing.
- Civil: unlimited/limited civil, small claims, unlawful detainer (evictions).
- Family: dissolution, custody/visitation, child/spousal support, parentage.
- Protective orders: domestic violence, civil harassment, elder/dependent adult abuse, workplace/gun violence restraining orders.
- Juvenile: delinquency and dependency.
- Probate/mental health: estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships.
- Appellate division for limited civil, misdemeanor, and infraction appeals.

Primary services include case filings and records access, calendared court hearings (in-person or remote as offered), jury services (summons, check-in, deferrals), traffic and other fine payments, interpreters, self-help assistance, and standardized forms. The court provides calendars and case information to support timely case resolution.