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San Bernardino County Court Information

The first courthouse in San Bernardino County was built in 1874. That courthouse was replaced in 1898, then demolished in 1923.. In 1928, the third courthouse was completed. The current Superior Courthouse is the San Bernardino Justice Center, which was completed in 2014.

Locations

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
San Bernardino District – Civil Division
247 West Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210
(909) 708-8678

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
San Bernardino District – Criminal Division
247 West Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0240
(909) 384-1888

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
San Bernardino District –
Family Law Division
351 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino CA 92415-0245
(909) 521-3136

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
San Bernardino District –
Child Support Division
351 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino CA 92415-0245
(909) 269-8789

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
Fontana District
17780 Arrow Boulevard
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 350-9322

Barstow District
235 East Mountain View Street
Barstow, CA 92311

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
Big Bear District
477 Summit Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
Joshua Tree District
6527 White Feather Road
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
Needles District
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 269-4962

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
Rancho Cucamonga District
8303 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 350-9764

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
Civil Division of the Rancho Cucamonga District
8303 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 708-8678

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
Victorville District
14455 Civic Drive
Criminal Department: Suite 200
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 245-6215

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
Civil Division of the Victorville District
14455 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA 92392
(909) 708-8678

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
San Bernardino Juvenile Delinquency Court
900 East Gilbert Street, Bldg. 2
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0942
(909) 269-8840

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
San Bernardino Juvenile Dependency Court
860 East Gilbert Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0955
(909) 269-8900

Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
Victorville Juvenile Delinquency Court
14455 Civic Drive
Criminal Department: Suite 200
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 245-6215

United States District Court
Central District of California
Eastern Division
George E. Brown, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse
3470 Twelfth Street
Riverside, CA 92501-3801
(951) 328-4450

County Clerk

The County Clerk is an elected position in San Bernardino County. The Clerk also functions as the County Recorder and Assessor. Duties include issuing marriage licenses and performing civil ceremonies, administering oaths of office, and maintaining many public records.

Josie Gonzales Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk
222 West Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Assessor Services: 909-387-8307
Recorder-Clerk Services: 909-387-8306

United States District Court

San Bernardino County is part of the Central District of California for the United States District Court. The Eastern division includes Riverside and San Bernardino Counties..

Dolly M. Gee is the Chief United States District Judge of the Central District of California. Brian D. Karth is the District Court Executive/Clerk of Court.

Superior Court

The San Bernardino County Superior Court is the general trial court. The legislature of California determines how many judges are in each court. Superior Court judges are elected to 6-year terms. In order to serve as a Superior Court judge, one must have practiced law in California or have served as a judge for at least 10 years.

Commissioners

Commissioners are judicial officers appointed by Superior Court judges. They have the authority to adjudicate cases and act as temporary judges. To be eligible to be appointed as a commissioner, one must be a member of the California State Bar for at least 10 years, or 5 years with a recommendation from the Presiding Judge.

Civil Court

Civil courts hear cases that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people. The Superior Court has jurisdiction over all civil cases, both limited and unlimited. Limited cases are those involving $35,000 or less. Unlimited cases involve more than $35,000.

In Small Claims Court, the amount an individual can sue for is limited to $12,500. For a business, except for sole proprietors, that limit is $6,250.

Criminal Court

The Superior Court has jurisdiction over all criminal cases, whether felonies or misdemeanors.

Probate Court

Probate Court is focused on wills and estates and determines how a deceased person’s estate may be distributed. This court also hears cases involving guardianship and competency.

Family Court

The Family Division hears cases regarding domestic relations. This includes things like name changes, adoptions, domestic partnership, divorce, custody, paternity, custody visitation, and child/spousal support.

Juvenile Court

This court hears cases involving delinquency, dependency, and emancipation of those under age 18. Delinquency refers to criminal offenses. Dependency refers to truancy or cases where a child has been neglected or abused.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is a specialty court designed to help veterans with mental health issues and/or substance abuse problems resulting from their military service. The program is designed to be 15-18 months long. Participants first must plead guilty in a criminal case.

Drug Court

Drug Court provides an opportunity for non-violent offenders charged with drug-related offenses. Participants must agree to follow all terms of the program. It includes drug and alcohol testing, mandatory counseling and substance abuse treatment, and regular court appearances..