A criminal case begins when a prosecutor (District Attorney) files formal charges, a person is arrested, or a grand jury issues an indictment. In all criminal cases, the defendant (person accused of a crime) is presumed to be innocent. That means he or she may not be convicted of a crime unless proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Basics of Criminal Court

Petition to Terminate Sex Offender Registration - PC 290.5

Mental Health Diversion Misdemeanor & Felony Cases - PC 1001.36

MH-001 Mental Health Packet

Online Services for Criminal

Court Public Portal

Bail Schedules

Location and Other Information

Notices

On April 5, 2023, the Court discharged its accountability to collect old criminal, juvenile delinquency, and traffic debt.
• The approved order to discharge debt may be found here:
Discharge Application & Order - Criminal Cases (as of Mar 2023)

Announcements

First District Seeking Attorneys to Represent Inmates in Death Penalty-Related Habeas Corpus Proceedings

The Regional Habeas Corpus Panel Committee for the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, is seeking qualified lawyers to represent indigent persons in death penalty-related habeas corpus proceedings in the Superior Courts. For information about how to apply for an appointment please use the following links:

Qualification Criteria for Appointment (Rule of Court 8.652)

Application for Appointment in a Death Penalty-Related Habeas Corpus Proceeding (JCC Form HC-100)

The rate of pay for such representation has not been set.

Attorneys with their principal place of business in the First District, or with their principal place of business outside the State of California, should send their completed application and application materials to the email below. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.562(d)(2)(C).) Applications should be addressed to the Regional Habeas Corpus Panel Committee.

Email: 1DC-HabeasCounselApps@jud.ca.gov

Judicial Branch of California