Mission of the Superior Court of Stanislaus County
- To Protect Rights and Liberties
- Uphold and Interpret the Law
- and Resolve Disputes Peacefully, Fairly and Effectively
The Court embraces the following ideals in performing its mission:
- The Court will be accessible to all persons
- The Court will treat all persons fairly, courteously, and respectfully.
- The Court will be a responsible steward of public resources, operating effectively, efficiently, and openly.
- The Court will resolve individual cases based on the merits and the rule of law.
- The Court will be impartial, free of bias, and rigorous in ensuring due process and equal protection under the law.
ADA ASSISTANCE - Handicap ramps are available at each court entrance. For ADA hearing assistance requests please contact (209) 530-3116. For other ADA requests please complete the form or contact our Human Resources Division (209) 530-3100. Bring your completed form to 800 11th Street, Rm 100 (use red phone for contact), Modesto.
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*****NEW AT THE COURT*****
Effective October 1, 2010, Small Claims Night Court will be eliminated due to lack of cases requesting night court dates.
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Effective August 2, 2010, Court Clerk Office Hours will be 8:00am – 3:00pm, an extension of one hour. During the 09/10 fiscal year the court was forced to reduce public access hours to the Clerk’s Office due to budget constraints and employee furloughs. After approval of the 10/11 budget, Clerk Office Hours will be adjusted as appropriate. The traffic division, located on Floyd Ave., will continue to stay open until 4pm.
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Effective June 17, 2010, the Small Claims and Civil Dvision Clerk's Offices are both located on the 4th floor of the City Towers building. The address is: 801 10th Street, Small Claims Court Trials are heard in Dept. 22, on the 6th floor.
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