Kings County Superior Court

Kings County Superior Court cases in Kings County, Hanford, CA

Kings County Superior Court in Hanford is California's state trial court of general jurisdiction for Kings County. It handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil cases (limited and unlimited), small claims, and unlawful detainer; family law matters (dissolution, child custody and support, domestic violence restraining orders); juvenile delinquency and dependency; probate and guardianship; and traffic and other infractions. The court manages filings, arraignments, motions, trials, and post-judgment proceedings, issues protective orders, and enforces judgments. Its Appellate Division hears appeals from misdemeanor and limited civil judgments within the county. The court operates as part of the California Judicial Branch and is the primary venue for trial-level proceedings arising in Kings County.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Kings County Superior Court

Kings County Superior Court provides trial-level judicial services to the public. Core functions include: accepting and processing filings; scheduling and conducting arraignments, hearings, trials, and sentencings; issuing and enforcing orders; managing jury summons, selection, and juror services; maintaining records; processing fees, fines, and traffic citations; and offering self-help, interpreters, and ADA accommodations. Case types include criminal (felonies/misdemeanors), infractions/traffic, civil (limited/unlimited, unlawful detainer/landlord-tenant, small claims), family law (dissolution, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency and dependency), probate (estates, wills, guardianships, conservatorships), and mental health matters. Protective order services cover domestic violence, civil harassment, elder/dependent adult abuse, workplace violence, and firearm/GVRO orders. Additional services may include mediation/ADR and record searches/copies. The court facilitates access through calendars, notices, and case information tools to support participation in proceedings.