Superior Court of Sierra County
Remote Hearings
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Remote Court Appearances via Zoom
Sierra Superior Court is holding court matters in person and remotely using the Zoom online video-conferencing service. To appear remotely, please file Request for Remote Appearance: Criminal for Criminal or Traffic case types, or Notice of Remote Appearance for case types other than Criminal or Traffic.
When appearing via Zoom, you need only login to the “Zoom meeting” at the time your specific court case is set to begin. Please refer to the court calendar links to see when your case is scheduled to begin.
Services
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Traffic Court Information
The Traffic Division handles only Infraction matters for Traffic violations, Fish & Game violations, local city and county ordinances, boating, and dog/animal citations. Note: driving under the influence (DUI) violations are handled through the Criminal Division.
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Jury Service
If you have been summoned for Jury Duty, please follow this link to complete the Jury Questionnaire. You will need the juror badge and group number shown on your summons.
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Public Records Request
The court will make identifiable judicial administrative records available upon request, unless the records are exempt from disclosure under Rule 10.500. Records may be subject to payment of a fee.
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Domestic Violence & Gun Violence Restraining Order Forms
Domestic Violence Form: DV-100
Gun Violence Form: GV-100
Send forms to: superiorcourt@sierracourt.org
Resources to help with forms: DV Forms Help or GV Forms Help
DV Self-Help Guide (state resource)
Sierra Court DV Self-Help Information
News, Updates & Notices
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Mar 08, 2023
Re: Public Safety Update
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Nov 02, 2022
Joint CEO Statement RE Court Reporter Shortage
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Jul 19, 2022
2022-23 Trial Court Allocations and Workload Formula
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Jul 01, 2022
Current Court Operations
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Mar 01, 2021
Information Regarding COVID-19
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Locations
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Sierra County Superior Court
100 Courthouse Square
Downieville, CA 95936
United States
Sierra County Superior Court
100 Courthouse Square
Downieville, CA 95936
United States
About the Court
The mission of the Court is to dispense justice in all matters within its jurisdiction in an impartial manner and in accordance with the law.
Officers of the Court
Charles H. Ervin, Presiding Judge
Ann M. Mendez, Court Executive Officer
Sierra County is located in northern California, about two and one-half hours driving time from the Sacramento metropolitan area; about two hours driving time from the Reno, Nevada area; and about five hours driving time from the Bay area
Contact info
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 476
Downieville, CA 95936