Welcome
Welcome to the Superior Court of Humboldt County.
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Special Announcement
Court Information Regarding COVID-19
Special Announcement
COVID-19 JURY TRIAL INFORMATION VIDEO
Special Announcement
Face coverings required
Due to the ongoing health crisis related to COVID-19, facial coverings/masks and social distancing are required at all times in any Court location. If individuals fail to comply with these requirements, they may be denied access and/or removed from the premises.
Special Announcement
Court News & Notices
Posted April 27, 2021
Calendar Changes
Posted April 2, 2021
The proposed amendments to the 2021 Local Rules for the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, are now available for public comment. The comment period closes May 16, 2021. Please send any comments to: LocalRulesComment@humboldtcourt.ca.gov
Proposed Amendments to the Local Rules Effective July 1, 2021
Posted March 15, 2021
Court Clerk's Office Open
Posted January 22, 2021
FY 20-21 Adopted Budget
Posted January 5, 2021
2021 Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule
Posted January 4, 2021
2021 Humboldt County Felony Bail Schedule
Posted December 23, 2020
Grand Jury Questionnaire - Rev. 12-20
Posted December 23, 2020
GJ Press Release - 12-14-20
Effective January 1, 2020
2019 Court Schedule
Effective January 1, 2019
2019 Local Rules
Effective January 1, 2019
2019 Calendaring Chart
Effective April 24, 2017
Ex Parte Hearing Schedule (Local Rule 2.9)
Locations & Contact Information
Humboldt County Courthouse
825 Fifth Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Clerk’s Office: Case Inquiries, Filing, or Payment Questions
421 “I” Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Drop Box Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (707) 445-7256
Info By Division
- Adoptions
- Appeals
- Civil
- Criminal
- Family Law
- Guardianship
- Juvenile
- Probate & Conservatorship
- Small Claims & Unlawful Detainers
- Traffic
Adoptions are filed at the Family Court Operations office window located at the 421 I Street entrance of the courthouse. Visit our Adoption section for information about adoption of either minors or adults.
A non-prevailing party in a case may ask a higher court to review the decision in their case and determine if the decision was correct.
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.
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.
Family Court Services 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.
Guardianship is a court proceeding in which a judge gives someone who is not the parent custody of a child, or the power to manage the child's property (called "estate"), or both.
The Civil Self-Help Center can assist you with completing the paperwork to ask the court for Guardianship of the Person of a minor child
Juvenile Delinquency cases are located at the Family Court Services window located at the 421 I Street entrance of the courthouse. Juvenile Delinquency cases, as defined under Welfare and Institutions, 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 & Unlawful Detainers
Small claims cases are lawsuits that do not exceed $10,000 and are resolved quickly and inexpensively with relatively simple and informal rules.
An unlawful detainer matter is a case in which a landlord seeks to evict a tenant.
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.
Our Mission
The mission of Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt is to provide for the resolution of disputes and enforcement of our laws in a manner appropriate to the needs of our community and society.
