Court Call Update :

Effective July 1, 2026, the Court will no longer coordinate services with Court Call. Remote access will be coordinated via Zoom. Thank you.

eFileCA update 7/9/2026:

Please be advised that planned maintenance is scheduled for Odyssey eFileCA on Thursday, July 9, 2026, starting at 5:30 pm (PST), lasting up to one hour. E-Filing will not be available during the maintenance window. Tyler Technologies eFileCA may be reached at efiling.support@tylertech.com  or by calling 1-800-297-5377.

Civil Grand Juror:

Complete the 2026 Civil Grand Juror Questionnaire to be a Civil Grand Juror. 

Probate

Probate Court

The Probate Department handles the following cases: Decedents’ estates, Trusts, Guardianships of minors, Conservatorships of adults and Minor’s Compromises.

Pleadings filed in these matters may be filed with the Civil Division of the Superior Court located at:

or

Questions regarding fees, forms, or the status of orders should be directed to:

Probate Unit of the Clerk’s Office
(209) 725-4111

Office Hours
The Clerk's Office is open from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm for all filings on Mondays - Fridays.

Court Staff

The Probate Clerk is responsible for handling decedent’s estates, guardianships of minors, and conservatorships of adults. Probate cases are heard in the Merced Courthouse.

Court Investigators are responsible for interviewing persons involved in conservatorship and guardianship cases. The Court Investigators explain the court process, legal rights of the protected persons, and the duties of those appointed by the Court to protect them. Court Investigators are required to prepare reports summarizing their interviews for the Judge.

The Probate Examiner is responsible for reviewing the filings in probate proceedings and assists the Court in ensuring that filings comply with the Probate Code, State and Local Court Rules. The Probate Examiner’s Notes may be obtained online one to two days before the hearing.