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.
The Collaborative Courts work with individuals and families in the criminal justice, and child welfare systems that have been met with the challenge of substance abuse, mental illness and other social welfare issues.
Court Reporter and Interpreter Services (CRIS) is part of the Operations Support Division. Our Mission Statement is to serve the court and community through the preservation of the official court record.
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.
The Probate Division handles a range of issues involving adults and children. Matters that fall into probate include transfer of property of people who have died, will and trusts, adoption, conservatorships, guardianships and name changes.
The Traffic Division has jurisdiction over Vehicle Code (infraction) violations, some local municipal ordinances and minor misdemeanors. Please note that DUI violations are NOT heard within this division.