A Los Angeles County judge ordered new LA District Attorney Gascon why his criminal justice reforms should not be blocked. The lawsuit is the most public expression yet of the pushback Gascón has fielded from within his own office since being sworn in Dec. 7. It focuses on his so-called special directives...

The San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) will reopen clerk’s offices with the exception of Big Bear and Needles starting on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (phones and lobby). Court proceedings and hearings will begin to resume between June 1 and June 8.  

The relief announced today includes a 90-day grace period on all Traffic and Non-Traffic Infraction matters. The Court will take no action to send such matters to collections if they remain unpaid or assess the permissible Civil Assessments. Defendants do not need to contact the Clerk’s Office to take advantage of this...

The California Judicial Council, in an emergency meeting Monday, set bail for all misdemeanors and low-level felonies at “zero dollars” because of the dangers posed by the coronavirus in crowded jails. The council, which is the policymaker for the state’s Superior Court system, decided violent crimes would not be eligible for the...

The COVID-19 pandemic is resulting in a surge of phishing scams and other cyber attacks. The Court is advising the public to exercise caution when opening any COVID-19 or pandemic-themed email or when responding to calls from anyone alleging to offer assistance. Examples include emails appearing to be from the Centers for...

On April 4, 2020, the Riverside County Health Officer issued a mandatory directive which requires that all persons wear a face covering at all times while in public spaces within Riverside County, including court facilities. The Sherriff’s Department will turn away any person not wearing a face covering prior to security screening. 

To further reduce exposure to COVID-19, address immediate and growing concerns for public health and safety, and comply with federal, state and local recommendations on social distancing, the Riverside Superior Court announces temporary court closures throughout the county effective March 20 through April 3. During this time frame, only limited emergency matters...

Effective March 20 through April 17, 2020: The Riverside Superior Court is operating in a limited capacity and many court locations are closed or have limited hours. Additionally, the Court is hearing only specific emergency matters at this time in order to comply with federal, state, and local recommendations on social distancing. (See...

Effective March 20 through April 17, 2020: The Riverside Superior Court is operating in a limited capacity and many court locations are closed or have limited hours. Additionally, the Court is hearing only specific emergency matters at this time in order to comply with federal, state, and local recommendations on social distancing. (See...

SAN BERNARDINO− As authorized by the Emergency Order granted by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on April 1, and for the health and safety of all users of the Court, effective April 3, 2020 through April 30, 2020, the following matters will be rescheduled: https://www.sb-court.org/sites/default/files/News%20Notices/PJSachsReissuesImplementationOrderEffectiveApril3.pdf