Infographic of Current Services in Family Law: Sacramento Superior Court

Family Law - Updates and Information during COVID-19

Effective May 6, 2020

Family Relations Courthouse

3341 Power Inn Road
Sacramento, California 95826

CLOSED to the Public

View the complete Mitigation Plan

Filings should be submitted by US Mail with self-addressed envelope and enough postage to return the filed/endorsed documents to you in one to two weeks
Drop-Box also available for filing documents. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except court holidays. Include a self-addressed envelope with enough postage to return the filed/endorsed documents to you in one to two weeks

Family Law Hearings

Until further notice, hearings will be conducted via Zoom telepresence
Zoom Hearing and Etiquette Instructions
No public physical access to courtrooms
Must have compatible technology or attend telephonically

Self Help Center

No in-person assistance until further notice
Assistance via e-Correspondence
Workshops coming soon for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Requests for Orders and Income and Expense Declarations via Zoom telepresence.

Court Records

Closed to the public until further notice
Check Public Case Access System for recent court orders including continuances in your case.
If you do not have access to the Public Case Access System, you may submit the Participant Enrollment Form

Domestic Violence
Restraining Orders

Filed via drop-box and email
Domestic Violence restraining order hearings are now being held via Zoom
Filings received Monday – Friday between 8 am and 2 pm may receive same day order

Family Court Services

Mediation will be conducted via Zoom telepresence
Accommodations will be made to interview children when deemed appropriate by the Court
The 10-page FCS packet and parenting plan questionnaires can be submitted via US Mail, drop-box or email

Sheriff Civil Bureau

for service of Temporary Restraining Orders

Drop-box located near front door of the Family Relations Courthouse
Review information for the Sheriff Civil Bureau and e-Services Portal

Requesting an Interpreter

For Domestic Violence restraining order Hearings email Department 125
For all other family law proceedings either submit via US MAIL or submit request via drop-box

Ex Parte Requests

After proper notice may be submitted via drop-box or email at least 24 hours prior to desired ex parte hearing
Requests for an interpreter can be made by email
Be sure to review most current procedure for ex partes on the Court’s website before proceeding

As information can change quickly, please continue to check the Sacramento Superior Court Family Law Webpage frequently for any new information and advisements.