Inyo County Superior Court cases in Inyo County, Independence, CA
Inyo County Superior Court - Independence is a California Superior Court, the state's trial court of general jurisdiction serving Inyo County from its Independence, CA courthouse. It functions as the primary venue for filing and adjudicating state-law matters arising in the county, conducting arraignments, pretrial hearings, bench and jury trials, and post-judgment proceedings. Common case types include criminal (felonies and misdemeanors), civil (limited and unlimited), small claims, traffic and other infractions, family law (dissolution, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency and dependency), probate (estates, conservatorships, guardianships), landlord-tenant/evictions, and restraining orders (domestic violence and civil harassment). Limited civil and misdemeanor appeals are heard by the court's Appellate Division.
Inyo County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Inyo |
| Street Address: | 168 North Edwards Street |
| City: | Independence |
| Zip Code: | 93526 |
| Phone: | 760-872-3038 |
| Fax: | 760-873-5213 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 1:00pm to 4:00pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.inyocourt.ca.gov/ |
| Parking: | Parking is located on the street and around the Courthouse Campus on Center, Market and Jackson Streets |
| Email: | info@inyocourt.ca.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Inyo-County-Superior-Court-House/215226175156421 |
| ADA: | Pam Foster |
| ADA Phone: | 760-872-6728 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | pamela.foster@inyocourt.ca.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Inyo County Superior Court
Inyo County Superior Court - Independence serves as the county's trial court, providing filing, processing, calendars, and hearings across: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), traffic/infractions, civil (limited/unlimited, small claims), family law (dissolution, custody, support), juvenile (dependency/delinquency), probate (estates, conservatorships, guardianships), and unlawful detainer (evictions). It issues and hears protective orders, including domestic violence, civil harassment, elder/dependent adult abuse, workplace violence, and gun violence restraining orders. The clerk's office accepts case filings, records requests, certified copies, and payments for fines/fees, including traffic citations. The court schedules arraignments, motions, settlement conferences, restraining-order hearings, and jury and court trials. Jury services manage juror summons, qualification, deferrals, check-in, and attendance/payment. Public services include self-help assistance and forms for self-represented litigants, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests, and collections for court-ordered debt.