Riverside County Superior Court

Riverside County Superior Court cases in Riverside County, Riverside, CA

Riverside County Superior Court - Hawthorne Court is a facility of the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, which is the state trial court of general jurisdiction. As part of the Riverside division, it supports the court's countywide trial functions, adjudicating matters under California law. Common case types within the Superior Court include civil (limited and unlimited), criminal (felonies and misdemeanors), family law (dissolution, custody, support), probate and guardianships, juvenile (dependency and delinquency), small claims, and traffic/infraction matters. The court handles filings, hearings, and orders in these areas, providing first-instance adjudication and related services for cases arising in Riverside County.

Riverside County Superior Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Riverside County Superior Court

Riverside County Superior Court - Hawthorne Court is the court's specialized mental-health venue. It:
- Hears LPS conservatorship matters (temporary/general appointments, reappointments, terminations, placement and treatment orders).
- Hears mental-health petitions and reviews, including 5250/5270/5300 post-certification proceedings, writs of habeas corpus from involuntary holds, and medication-capacity (Riese) matters.
- Conducts related court hearings and case management with county behavioral health and the Public Guardian/Conservator.
- Accepts filings limited to these case types.

It does not handle general civil, criminal, traffic, small claims, family law, or probate filings; those are filed at other Riverside County courthouses. Protective orders (domestic violence, civil harassment, elder abuse, gun violence) are processed at general-jurisdiction locations. Jury services are provided through countywide Jury Services; juries for eligible mental-health trials are coordinated through that office.