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Scam Text Messages — Traffic School Fines:

The court has received reports of individuals receiving text messages claiming they owe outstanding fines related to traffic school matters. If you have completed and paid for traffic school and received a certificate, you do not owe any additional fines. These messages appear to be fraudulent. Do not click any links or provide payment information. If you have questions about your case, please contact the court directly.

General Information

This section outlines key policies and guidelines, including adjudicated newspapers, expectations for dress code and conduct, and rules for copying and viewing materials. 

Adjudicated Newspapers

Newspapers of General Circulation for Legal Advertising in Tulare County

In Accordance with California Government Code Section 6000, et seq.

State law requires that certain documents must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the case is filed.

Courtroom Dress Code/Conduct

The following is prohibited in the courtroom. 

  • NO food or drinks, pursuant to Tulare County Local Rule of Court, Rule 107.
  • NO gum or candy. 
  • NO cell phones.
  • NO shorts, hats, tank tops or crop tops.
  • NO gang colors/insignia, pursuant to Tulare County Local Rule of Court, Rule 105.
  • NO communication with in-custodies, pursuant to PC4570.

Violation of the above will result in your eviction from the courtroom and may subject you to charges for contempt of Court.

Record Viewing and Copying

To access the Court's record viewing and copying policy please click the link below.