• Criminal/Traffic/Civil – (559) 582-1010 follow directions on message.

2. By email

• Criminal – infodeskcriminal@kings.courts.ca.gov
• Traffic – infodesktraffic@kings.courts.ca.gov
• Civil – infodeskcivil@kings.courts.ca.gov
• Self Help – selfhelpcenter@kings.courts.ca.gov

3. Drop Box – for filings, documents, requests and payments for both Criminal/Traffic and Civil/Family Law (this includes all requests for emergency and/or restraining orders)

• Two available drop box locations: outside the south/east front entrance doors, and the east side of the courthouse — closest to the small parking lot.
• Response time will be 24-48 hours.
• When copies are ready for pick up, court staff will notify you by telephone or mail. Please ensure a valid telephone number is provided to the court.
• The court will still process all filings by way of E-File, File from Home or mail.

4. Authorized forms of payment

• Cash, check, money order and/or cashier’s check inside a sealed envelope.
• Sealed envelopes shall include the following information: name, case number, amount of payment, a contact phone number.
• Credit card payments for Criminal/Traffic cases must be completed through the court website payment portal www.kings.courts.ca.gov.

Self-Help Center (update)

• Center relocated to the internal civil windows.
• Hours remain 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with controlled entrance to the courthouse.
• Litigants will be served on a first come, first serve basis.
• Required to check in with security and wait for direction.
• Will be directed to the designated civil window for assistance upon availability.

Telephonic appearances

1. Civil/Family Law

• Submit request in writing or contact the clerk’s office at (559) 582-1010.
• Judicial Council form FL-679 can also be utilized for Family Law/Child Support cases. Please go to the JCC website at www.courts.ca.gov to access form.
• Requests are to be submitted to the court no later than 3 p.m. the day before the hearing.

2. Criminal/Traffic

• Contact the Court at (559) 582-1010 the day prior to the hearing for approval.