Stanislaus County Superior Court

Stanislaus County Superior Court cases in Stanislaus County, Modesto, CA

Stanislaus County Superior Court IV‑D in Modesto is a department of the California Superior Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) dedicated to Title IV‑D child support matters. Within the local judicial system, it hears cases involving the Stanislaus County Department of Child Support Services, including establishment of parentage (paternity), creation and modification of child support orders, enforcement and collection of support and arrears, income withholding/wage assignments, interstate enforcement under UIFSA, and related contempt proceedings. This IV‑D courtroom operates within the family law division and does not handle divorce, custody/visitation, property division, general civil, criminal, or traffic cases, which are assigned to other departments of the Stanislaus County Superior Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Stanislaus County Superior Court

Stanislaus County Superior Court serves the public by processing filings, providing access to hearings, issuing orders, and supporting jurors. Department IV‑D focuses on child support and parentage cases involving the local child support agency: establishing parentage, setting/modifying child and medical support, enforcing orders (wage assignment, arrears), and related contempt matters. Courtwide services include:
- Case filings: civil, criminal, traffic, family law, probate, small claims, and juvenile.
- Protective orders: domestic violence, civil harassment, elder/dependent adult abuse, workplace, and gun‑violence restraining orders.
- Jury services: summons management, postponements/excusals, check‑in, and employer verification.
- Court hearings and trials: calendars, in‑person/remote appearances where permitted, interpreters, ADA accommodations, and access to records/minute orders.
These functions ensure efficient resolution of disputes, enforcement of court orders, and accessible justice for the community.