Divisions
Divisions
Here you will find information regarding the divisions at the Superior Court of California, County of Merced. Please select from one of the options below.
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Administration
The Administration division handles administrative and facility issues at the court and do not have access to any individual case files.
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Civil
The Civil division handles civil matters.
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Collaborative Courts
The Collaborative Courts work with individuals and families that have been met with the challenge of substance abuse, mental illness and other social welfare issues.
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Court Collections
The Court Collections Unit is responsible for processing payments of court-ordered fees and fines and arranging payment plans.
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Court Investigators
Court investigators conduct investigations of conservatorship matters
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Court Reporters
Court Reporter and Interpreter Services (CRIS) is part of the Operations Support Division to serve the court and community.
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Criminal
The Criminal Division has jurisdiction over felonies, misdemeanors, infractions, and fish and game or animal control violations.
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Family Law
The Family Law division hears matters involving family-related issues and domestic relations.
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Finance
The Finance division is in charge of all financial dealings at the court and do not have access to any individual case files.
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Human Resources
The Human Resources Division is responsible for assisting all Court divisions and employees in employee-related matters. The division encompasses recruitment and staffing, training and development, benefits and compensation, and safety and risk management.
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Jury Services
The Jury Division is responsible for summoning prospective jurors for both civil and criminal cases where the parties have elected to have a jury of their peers decide the case.
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Juvenile
The Juvenile Division handles juvenile delinquency cases only. For juvenile dependency cases please see the Unlimited Civil Division.
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Los Banos
The Los Banos division hears traffic, criminal, civil and small claims matters.
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Probate
The Probate Division handles a range of issues on matters that fall into probate, including transfer of property of people who have died, will and trusts, adoption, conservatorships, guardianships and name changes.
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Traffic
The Traffic Division has jurisdiction over Vehicle Code (infraction) violations, some local municipal ordinances and minor misdemeanors except for DUI violations.