Welcome
Welcome to the Superior Court of Sierra County.
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.
Notice: Collections Phone Scam
Sierra County Superior Court continues to receive calls regarding a telephone scam requesting fraudulent fine collections. Court staff has received information that a number of Californians have been the targets of a telephone scam in which the caller purports to be a member of a collection agency trying to collect an overdue fine on behalf of SCSC. The scammer provides a case number that is slightly similar to a real one, and states that the victim owes a payment of $500. Please be advised that Court staff are not making these calls, and SCSC does not currently employ/contract with any collection agencies. If you receive any calls requesting payments, please contact the court at 530-289-3698.
Court News & Notices
November 7, 2019
Public Notice: Proposed 2019-20 Baseline Budget
June 13, 2019
Seeking Volunteers for Grand Jury Service
Self-Help Resources
Court Resources for Veterans
Info by Division
- Civil
- Collaborative Court
- Criminal
- Family Law
- Juvenile
- Probate/ Conservatorship
- Small Claims
- Traffic
The Civil Division of the court handles cases where one party sues another to recover money or property, enforce a contract, collect damages, or protect civil rights. Petitions to change names and various writs are also handled by the Civil Division.
Collaborative justice courts - also known as "problem solving" courts - promote accountability by combining judicial supervision with rigorously monitored rehabilitation services and treatment in lieu of detention.
A criminal case is a proceeding in which someone is charged with a public offense (i.e., with committing a crime), evidence is presented on both sides, and a decision is made as to the person's guilt.
Serves parties who need to file for Dissolution, Separation or Nullity of Marriage; Establishment of Parental Relationship, Petitions for Custody and Support, Motions for Child Custody, Support, or Visitation, Support Enforcement, Guardianship of Minors, Adoption, or who seek protection from Domestic Violence, Civil Harassment, Workplace Violence or Elder Abuse.
Juvenile Delinquency cases are defined under Welfare and Institutions Codes and involve any persons under the age of 18 (minors) who are accused of violations of any law of the state or of the United States, or minors who are habitually disobedient or truant.
Probate and Conservatorship matters address a person’s finances upon death or the care of an adult person that is unable to care for themselves or their finances. Probate cases address a person’s estate, resolve debts, and distribute the remaining property/monies to heirs or beneficiaries. Conservatorship cases appoint caregivers to care for a person and their finances.
Small Claims cases are lawsuits that do not exceed $10,000 and are resolved quickly and inexpensively with relatively simple and informal rules.
About Our Court
Charles H. Ervin, Presiding Judge
Yvette Durant, Assistant 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
Location & Contact Info
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 476
Downieville, CA 95936
Physical Address:
100 Courthouse Square
Downieville, CA 95936