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Court services
Court contacts
Court websiteRules & services
Find courthouse locations, filing methods, local forms, calendars and case-access options published by that court.
Court clerkRecords & filing
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Self-help centerFree information
Get help understanding procedures and forms. Services, hours and appointment rules vary by court.
Courthouse location
A county can have several courthouses and divisions. The correct courthouse can depend on the case type, filing location, assigned department and a court order or notice. Use the court name and case number printed on your actual papers, then confirm against the official court record.
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Tehama County
Trinity County
Tulare County
Tuolumne County
Ventura County
Yolo County
Yuba County
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Directory notes
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