Superior Court of California, County of Riverside

Appeals
An appeal is a request to a higher court requesting a review of a decision made by a lower court.
Appeals

Civil
Lawsuits in civil court can involve a range of areas involving disputes over money,
title or possession of real property, enforcing a contract, protecting one’s civil rights,
or seeking compensation for a civil tort.
Civil

Criminal
A criminal action is the proceeding by which a person charged with a public offense
is accused and brought to justice and punishment.
A criminal action is prosecuted in the name of the people of the State of California,
as a party, against the person charged with the offense.
Criminal

Probate
Probate Court handles decedent’s estates,
trust proceedings, guardianship proceedings, conservatorship proceedings, minor’s compromises, and mental health filings.
Probate

Traffic
Vehicle code infractions, municipal code violations,
and county ordinances are heard in Traffic Court.
Traffic

Family Law
Family Law Court handles