Sierra County Superior Court

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Sierra County Superior Court cases in Sierra County, Downieville, CA

Sierra County Superior Court in Downieville is California's trial court of general jurisdiction for Sierra County. It handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; traffic and other infractions; civil matters (limited and unlimited), small claims, and unlawful detainers; family law (dissolution, custody, support, and domestic violence restraining orders); juvenile delinquency and dependency; probate, guardianships, and conservatorships; and mental health proceedings. The court also maintains an appellate division that hears appeals from limited civil cases and misdemeanor/infraction judgments originating within the county. As the county's sole trial court, it processes filings, conducts hearings and jury/nonjury trials, and enforces judgments within its jurisdiction.

Sierra County Superior Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: Superior Court
County: Sierra
Street Address: 100 Courthouse Square
City: Downieville
Zip Code: 95936
Phone: 530-289-3698
Fax: 530-289-0205
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Website URL: https://www.sierra.courts.ca.gov/
Parking: Parking located next to building
Directions: Take Highway 49 north to Downieville. Once in town, turn right at the Union 76 station, cross the bridge, and go up a short hill. The courthouse will be the large white building with the blue roof on the right
Email: superiorcourt@sierracourt.org
ADA Fax / Email: 530-289-0205
About / Additional Info: The mission of the Court is to dispense justice in all matters within its jurisdiction in an impartial manner and in accordance with the law. Sierra County is located in northern California, about two and one-half hours driving time from the Sacramento metropolitan area; about two hours driving time from the Reno, Nevada area; and about five hours driving time from the Bay area

Services and Case Types Handled in Sierra County Superior Court

Sierra County Superior Court (California) provides trial-level judicial services, including:
- Criminal (felonies, misdemeanors), infractions, and traffic
- Civil (limited/unlimited), small claims, unlawful detainer, name changes
- Family law: divorce, legal separation, custody/visitation, support, parentage
- Protective orders: domestic violence, civil harassment, elder/dependent adult abuse, gun violence
- Juvenile: delinquency and dependency
- Probate and mental health (estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions, LPS)

Core public services:
- Case filings, records, calendars, and court hearings (arraignments, pretrial, trials, settlement conferences)
- Jury services: summons, orientation, deferral/excusal
- Self-help assistance, interpreter services, and payment of fines/fees (including traffic)

The court serves the public by resolving disputes, adjudicating crimes, protecting vulnerable persons, and enforcing court orders.

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