Divisions
Here you will find information regarding the various divisions at the Superior Court of California, County of Tulare. Select from the options below to learn more about each department.
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Appeals
Get information on the appeals process for Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Writ Cases, Limited and Unlimited Civil Cases, Settlement/Abandonment/Voluntary Dismissal/Compromise appeal processes.
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Civil
The Court Civil Division handles civil disputes, including landlord/tenant conflicts.
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Collections
The Court Collection Department provides enforcement of court-ordered traffic and criminal fines for the Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, and Dinuba Superior Courts.
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Criminal
The Superior Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. Misdemeanors are offenses generally punishable by a fine and/or a county jail term, and felonies are generally punishable by imprisonment in the state prison and/or fines.
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Family Court Services
The Family & Child Division hears matters involving family-related issues and domestic relations.
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Family Law
Information relating to divorce, legal separation, annulments, custody and visitation, and more.
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Juvenile
The Juvenile Division handles juvenile delinquency and juvenile dependency cases.
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Probate
The Probate Department of the court handles decedents' estates, trusts, guardianships of minors, and conservatorships of adults.
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Small Claims
Small claims court is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. The rules are simple and informal.
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Traffic
The Traffic Division has jurisdiction over Vehicle Code (infraction) violations, some local municipal ordinances and minor misdemeanors.