Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz
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| General Agency Information | |||
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| Name: | Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz | ||
| Alternate Name(s): | Santa Cruz County Superior Court | ||
| Address: | 701 Ocean Street, Room 110 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Driving Directions | ||
| Primary Phone: | 831-420-2200 | ||
| Email Address: | admininfo@santacruzcourt.org | ||
| Website: | www.santacruzcourt.org | ||
| Description: | Filing Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. A mail slot is provided for filings after 3pm. Come in the morning and avoid the lines. Items must be received by 5pm. Phones are answered from Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm. DIVISIONS: The Civil Division in Santa Cruz processes all civil matters, including general civil, civil harassment restraining orders, name change applications, probate and unlawful detainer cases. The Criminal Division has jurisdiction over felonies, misdemeanors, and some infractions. The Family Law Division of the Santa Cruz Superior Court handles a variety of family-related matters. Some of these case types include; ending a marriage or registered domestic partnership, identifying a child's legal parents, determining custody and visitation issues, establishing or enforcing child and spousal support, dealing with domestic violence issues, adoptions and minor emancipations. Jury Commissioners Office-see related agency below The Juvenile Courts handle cases of children under 18 years of age who violate any law, or any children who are abused or neglected. The Probate Division of the Superior Court handles a wide range of issues involving adults and children including: Transfers of Property Powers of Attorney Trusts Conservatorships Guardianships Minor's Compromises Establishing the fact of a birth, death, or marriage. The Small Claims Court is a special court where disputes are resolved inexpensively and quickly. Traffic Division-paying citation, court dates, traffic school, proof of correction. | ||
| Mission: | Preserve and protect the rights and ideals of society through the interpretation and enforcement of law. Provide equal access to justice through quality service to the community by judicial officers and court staff. Treat all participants in the judicial system with dignity and respect. | ||
| Programs: | The Santa Cruz Superior Court offers a free Self Help Center (SHC) to assist self represented customers with a variety of basic legal issues.
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz 1 Second Street, Room 301 Watsonville Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30am and 1-3pm Closed 3rd Tuesday afternoon of the month and every Friday. *See related agencies below for more information.* A court internet service, "Open Access", provides public access to court case information and court calendar information over the internet. | ||
| Languages other than English: | Spanish | ||
| Accommodations for Disabled: | Parking & Wheelchair Access | ||
| Public Transportation: | Available Within Four Blocks | ||
| Eligibility: | Public Service | ||
| Fees: | Call for Information | ||
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County | ||
| Physical Location: | Santa Cruz | ||
| Funding Source: | State Government | ||
| Related Agencies | |||
| Child Agencies: | Jury Commissioner's Office Self Help Center | ||
| Subject Headings | |||
| Child Custody/Visitation Assistance Child Support Assistance/Enforcement Courts Divorce Assistance Family Law Government Agencies Legal Counseling Paralegal Counseling Public Officials/Offices | |||
| This record last modified November 23, 2012 | |||
