Porterville Courthouse
87 East Morton, Porterville, CA, 93257- Call Now - Open 24/7 (559) 827-4374
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Porterville Courthouse is located in Tulare County at 87 East Morton, Porterville, CA 93257. The courthouse is open from Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. The phone number is (559) 782-0200.
The Tulare County Superior Court is a court of general jurisdiction handling both civil and criminal matters. Some of the types of cases heard in the court include family law, contract disputes, personal injury, and criminal cases. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters and juvenile proceedings.
The Tulare County Superior Court is made up of three divisions: the civil division, the criminal division, and the probate division. Each division has its own judges and staff who handle the specific types of cases that fall within that division’s jurisdiction.
The civil division is responsible for hearing civil cases such as contract disputes, personal injury cases, and real estate disputes. The criminal division hears all types of criminal cases, from misdemeanors to felonies. The probate division is responsible for handling all matters related to estates, including wills, trusts, and guardianships.
If you need to file a case in the Tulare County Superior Court, you can do so by completing and filing a form called a Complaint or Petition. You can obtain the form from the court’s website or from the court clerk’s office. The court clerk can help you complete the form and will provide you with information on how to file it.