Superior Court of California, County of Merced

Superior Court of California, County of Merced is dedicated to promoting public trust and confidence in the judicial system by ensuring equal access to prompt, impartial justice. Serving the community with integrity and respect, the court handles a wide range of cases, including civil litigation, criminal cases, family law, and probate matters. The court's mission is to provide fair and efficient resolution of disputes, uphold the rule of law, and protect the rights of all individuals within Merced County.

Located in Merced, California, the court operates multiple facilities to serve the community effectively. The main courthouse, known as the Ogletree Jr. Courthouse, is situated at 2260 N Street, Merced, CA 95340. This facility houses several courtrooms and divisions, including collections, criminal, family court services, family law, jury services, and the self-help center. The court's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, with doors opening at 7:45 am. For after-hours document submissions, a drop-box is available outside the front doors at 2260 N Street.

In addition to the main courthouse, the Superior Court of Merced operates several other locations to serve the community's diverse needs. The Old Merced Courthouse (21st Street Building) at 627 W 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340, handles administration, civil, collections, finance, human resources, and probate cases. The Los Banos - The Robert M. Falasco Justice Center at 1159 G Street, Los Banos, CA 93635, offers services in civil, collections, criminal, self-help center, and traffic divisions. The Traffic Division is located at 720 West 20th Street, Merced, CA 95340, focusing on collections and traffic cases. Each location is equipped with drop-boxes for convenient after-hours document submissions.

The court's Self-Help Center provides free legal assistance for various case types, including family law, small claims, and landlord/tenant issues. Services are available via telephone, Monday through Friday, between 8 am and 12 pm at (209) 725-4168, or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The Self-Help Center is located on the first floor of the Ogletree Jr. Courthouse and the Los Banos Courthouse.

For more information on court services, locations, and resources, visit the official website of the Superior Court of California, County of Merced.