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.

Notice

Notice of Intent to Escheat Unclaimed Funds

November 12, 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Superior Court of California, County of Tulare holds unclaimed funds on deposit in the total amount of $48,640.09. These funds have remained unclaimed for three years or more since the date the payment was issued, or the funds first became eligible for distribution. Pursuant to Government Code § 68084.1(a), if the owner(s) of these funds fail to submit a claim or file a verified complaint seeking recovery of the funds by December 31, 2026, which is not less than 45 days nor more than 60 days after the first publication of this notice, the funds will escheat to the Superior Court and be transferred to the Trial Court Operating Fund.

 If you believe you, or a person for whom you are the legal guardian or representative, are entitled to all or a portion of these funds, you must submit a claim form no later than December 31, 2026