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DMV Scam Alert:

Californians report receiving deceptive texts claiming unpaid tolls from the DMV. The DMV never requests personal or financial information via text. If you receive one, do not open or reply. Please refer to DMV website for more information: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/

System Maintenance :

System maintenance is scheduled for today  Wednesday 7/2/2025  starting 5:30pm PST to  7:30 PM PST.  Users will experience service interruptions on all portal services (public / attorney) during this time.

Notice :

See important Notice to Litigants and Attorneys Appearing for Remote Appearances in Family Law Matters in Departments 7 and 13 here.

Civil Grand Juror:

Apply here to be a Civil Grand Juror 

COVID-19 Information:

For information about the Merced Superior Court’s response to the COVID-19 virus, please visit our COVID-19 Information Page.

Criminal - Remote Appearances

Criminal - Remote Appearances

In person appearance is required unless otherwise ordered by the judicial officer. Contact the Clerk’s Office or your attorney for questions and appearance options.

Felony Courtrooms:

  • In person appearances are required unless otherwise ordered by the judicial officer

Felony Courtroom Exceptions:

  • Courtroom 3 - Remote appearances for Video Arraignments Post-conviction relief hearings as permitted by law
  • Post-conviction relief hearings as permitted by law

Misdemeanor Courtrooms:

  • In person appearances are required unless otherwise permitted by the judicial officer

Misdemeanor Exceptions:

  • Courtroom 5 - Remote appearances permitted for State Hospital hearings

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