Madera County Superior Court

Madera County Superior Court cases in Madera County, Madera, CA

Madera County Superior Court - Borden Division in Madera, California, is a California Superior Court (state trial court of general jurisdiction). As part of the county's unified trial court, it provides first-instance adjudication for local matters, conducts hearings and trials (jury and nonjury), issues orders, and maintains case records. The Borden Division handles common case types, including criminal (felony, misdemeanor, and infractions), traffic, civil (limited and unlimited), small claims, and family law matters such as divorce, custody, and support, as well as related protective orders and other routine superior court proceedings within Madera County.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Madera County Superior Court

Madera County Superior Court's Borden Division serves the public as a filing, hearing, and service center for cases assigned to this location. Core functions include:
- Case filings and calendars: criminal, traffic/infractions, civil (limited/unlimited), small claims, family law (dissolution, custody/support), probate (estates, conservatorships), and juvenile matters.
- Protective orders: intake and processing of domestic violence, civil harassment, and elder/dependent adult abuse restraining orders, with related hearings.
- Court proceedings: arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, trials, and review/compliance hearings.
- Jury services: summons and panel coordination; jurors appear as directed for selection and trials.
- Public access services: records requests and certified copies, fines/fees and payment plans (including traffic), interpreter scheduling, ADA accommodations, and referrals to self-help resources.