Mendocino County Superior Court
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Interpreters
Information on requesting an interpreter for your hearing or court appearance.
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E-Filing
Electronic filing is available to most court filing parties and their attorneys.
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Tentative Rulings
Tentative rulings are available after 3:00pm on the court day prior to the hearing.
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Remote Appearances
The court uses Zoom for remote appearances by video and telephone.
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Restraining Orders
Information, forms, and resources to assist with filing and responding to a restraining order.
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Court Information Portal
Use this portal to view case information, scheduled hearings, purchase copies of documents, and pay criminal and traffic fines and fees online.
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Ex Parte Decisions / Emergency Orders
The Court will review requests for ex parte / emergency orders daily between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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Local Rules
Local Rules and Standing Orders which memorialize processes, procedures and other matters regarding the operation of the court.
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Local Forms
Forms that support the business processes Mendocino County and are for use only in Mendocino County.
Locations
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Ukiah - Mendocino County Courthouse
100 North State Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
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Fort Bragg - Ten Mile Branch
700 South Franklin Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Public Announcements
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April 1st, 2025
Proposed Changes to Local Rules
The Court is proposing to make changes to its Local Rules. These new changes will become effective on July 1, 2025, when adopted.
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April 1, 2025
Participate in Oversite of Local Government. Join the Civil Grand Jury!
The Mendocino County Superior Court is looking for Mendocino County citizens to volunteer for a one-year appointment as civil grand jurors. The Civil Grand Jury, composed of 19 members plus alternates, performs important citizen oversight of local government. It investigates, monitors and issues reports and recommendations on the performance of government entities, including Mendocino County departments; city departments; water, school, and fire districts; and other special districts.
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March 27, 2025
Board of Supervisors Recognizes the Work of the Civil Grand Jury
On Tuesday, March 26, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors acknowledged the important work of the Civil Grand Jury by issuing a Proclamation Recognizing March 2025 as Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month.
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March 17, 2025
JJDPC Meeting on April 11
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission monthly meeting will be held on Friday, April 11 from 12:00 to 2:00pm. Remote meeting access will be available. Visit our JJDPC webpage for the location, agenda, and more information.
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September 16, 2024
Mendocino Superior Court Welcomes Chief Justice Guerrero and Senate Pro Tem McGuire
On Thursday, September 16, Mendocino County Superior Court welcomed California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire to the Ukiah courthouse. The Chief Justice was joined by Administrative Director of the Courts, Shelley Curran, and Office of Government Affairs Director, Cory Jasperson. Senator McGuire’s District Director, Kerrie Linbecker, also joined in the visit.
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April 2, 2024
Court Plans to Launch a Juror Compliance Program
Mendocino Superior Court Jury Commissioner Kim Turner states, “The lack of response by potential jurors is alarming and impacts our ability to adjudicate cases, especially criminal cases. This situation has become so dire the court has no choice but to set up a compliance program that will compel a better rate of response from potential jurors.”
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February 23, 2024
Join the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission
Mendocino County Superior Court seeks applicants to join the Mendocino County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission (JJDPC). The JJDPC seeks to promote evidence-based resources and services that can assist youth in avoiding contact and involvement with the justice system.