Modoc County Superior Court

Modoc County Superior Court cases in Modoc County, Alturas, CA

Modoc County Superior Court in Alturas, California, is the state trial court of general jurisdiction for Modoc County. As part of California's unified trial court system, it adjudicates county-level matters from filing through trial and post-judgment, including arraignments, motions, and hearings. Its caseload includes criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, infractions), civil (limited and unlimited), family law (dissolution, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency and dependency), probate and guardianships, small claims, traffic and other infractions, and restraining orders. The court also maintains an appellate division for appeals in limited jurisdiction cases and handles administrative functions such as warrants, protective orders, records, and fines.

Modoc County Superior Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Modoc County Superior Court

The Superior Court of California, County of Modoc serves as the local trial court for: criminal (felony, misdemeanor, infractions/traffic); civil (limited/unlimited, small claims, unlawful detainer); family law (dissolution, custody, support); juvenile (delinquency, dependency); probate (estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships); and mental health matters. Core public services include accepting and processing case filings and payments; issuing, filing, and calendaring protective orders (domestic violence, civil harassment, elder/dependent adult, workplace, gun violence); scheduling and conducting arraignments, hearings, settlement conferences, and trials; administering jury services (summons, qualification, postponements, reporting); providing records searches and certified copies; processing traffic citations and traffic school options; offering self-help resources, forms, and family court mediation; and providing interpreter and ADA accommodations, posted calendars, and local rules.