Court Bulletin

Making Traffic Court Less Painful

Kiosks have been installed at Traffic Court to allow users access to services which previously could only be accomplished by waiting in lengthy lines for front counter assistance. All you need is your California Driver License or California Indentification Card to get started.

The kiosk technology solution offers a quick and convenient way to check in for traffic court appearances, review active traffic violations, view Red Light Camera violations, and pay fines with your debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express).

Read the news release for more information.

Public Notice: Calendar Location Change

Effective Monday, April 9, 2012, the Misdemeanor in-custody 1:35 p.m. calendars in Dept. 3 and Dept. 4, Monday through Friday, will be moved to the jail courts Dept. 61 and Dept. 62 as follows:

• Dept. 3 - 1:35 p.m. calendars will be heard in Dept. 61 at 1:40 p.m. Monday - Friday.
• Dept. 4- 1:35 p.m. calendars will be heard in Dept. 62 at 1:40 p.m. Monday - Friday.

The Sacramento County Public Law Library is Open at their New Location

The Sacramento County Public Law Library and Civil Self-Help Center - external link reopened on March 1, 2012 at their new location at 609 9th Street (Corner of 9th and F Streets) across from the Jury Parking Lot.

Changes to Court Operations

Read about operational changes in Court Divisions on the Changes to Court Operations page.

Elevator Renovation Project at the Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse

Expect delays in elevator service at the Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse located at 720 9th Street. Plan on arriving early. From November 14, 2011 through August of 2012, one elevator will be out of service at all times as the elevators are being renovated. Posters showing the location of the stairs are displayed in all elevator lobbies. When possible, anyone reporting to the second floor courtrooms or Jury Assembly Room is encouraged to use the stairs to the second floor.

Domestic Violence Restraining Order Workshop

Beginning September 7, 2011, the Sacramento Superior Court, in partnership with My Sister's House, will be offering a domestic violence restraining order workshop on Wednesdays at 8:45 a.m. at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse. This new workshop is in addition to the domestic violence restraining order workshops already being offered on Mondays and Fridays. The Wednesday workshop will be conducted by an attorney employed by My Sister's House. A Spanish language interpreter will be present at the workshop, as is currently done in the Monday and Friday workshops.

The domestic violence restraining order workshops assist individuals in completing the required forms to apply for a domestic violence restraining order. Workshops are conducted by court paralegals or attorney volenteers. Spanish language interpreters and other volunteers are also present to assist Spanish-speaking customers complete the forms. At the conclusion of the three-hour workshop, customers are given the opportunity to file their application to receive a restraining order the same day.

Customers interested in attending the workshop must go to the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse located at 3341 Power Inn Road on the morning of the workshop. The courthouse is located near the Power Inn Light Rail station. No appointment is required to attend the workshop. Due to the high demand and space limitations, customers should plan to arrive promptly by 8:45 a.m. Bring with you any police reports related to the domestic violence and photo identification.