Californians looking for information on case types or to represent themselves in court can find step-by-step instructions, court forms, and other resources on the Self-Help Guide. The branch has three levels of courts. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. Cases move up from the Courts of Appeal and the superior (trial) courts.

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Also known as trial courts, there are 58, one for each county in the state. These courts provide information on jury status, traffic tickets, self-help resources, and other case-related information.

If the court thinks you aren’t coming, the judge may decide on your case without you or cancel your request. Make plans to arrive early. Think about traffic, where to park, or how to get there on public transportation.

In many courts, you can look up court cases online to find out basic information like the name of the parties, what documents have been filed, and whether there are any court dates. If this is not available online, you may be able to get the information at the courthouse, either on a court computer or from a court clerk.

Make plans to arrive early. Think about traffic, where to park, or how to get there on public transportation. Write down the phone number of the courtroom clerk. In case of an emergency, you can call and tell the clerk that you may be late. Your court’s website may have information about where to park and whether you’ll need money to park.

The California court system is composed of two types of courts: trial and appellate. The Superior Court of California is a trial court and its decisions are reviewed by the appellate courts, which are the Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The Superior Court is unique in that it functions as a trial court for criminal and civil cases ...

Jan 8, 2019 · The Superior Courts are the primary trial courts, and the Courts of Appeal are the primary appellate courts. The Judicial Council is the rule-making arm of the judiciary. The Judiciary of California interprets and applies the law, and is defined under the Constitution, law, and regulations.

In trial (superior) courts, a judge and sometimes a jury hears witnesses' testimony and other evidence and decides cases by applying the relevant law to the relevant facts. The California courts serve the state's population of more than 39 million people.

The judiciary has a hierarchical structure with the California Supreme Court at the top, California Courts of Appeal as the primary appellate courts, and the California Superior Courts as the primary trial courts. The policymaking body of the California courts is …