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  • July 1, 2026

    Service Fee for Credit Card Transactions

    Effective August 3, 2026, a 2.3% service fee will apply to all credit card transactions.

  • May 1, 2026

    Court Address Change: May 1, 2026

    Pursuant to City Council action, the City of Fresno has reverted the name of Cesar Chavez Boulevard to Ventura Street.

    Effective May 1, 2026, the court's address is:

    2424 Ventura Street

    Fresno, CA 93721

  • March 12, 2026

    Judicial Council of California celebrates 100 years

    The Judicial Council is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2026.  For more information, click here.
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  • October 31, 2025

    Using AI for Your Court Case? Read This First

    If you're considering using AI tools like ChatGPT to help with your court case, please visit our "Using AI?" page to help you use these tools safely and effectively.

    Generative AI is a tool that can help you write or explain things, but it can mak ...

  • December 12, 2024

    California Supreme Court’s Outreach Session Draws Fresno Students of All Ages

    https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/california-supreme-courts-outreach-…
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  • July 23, 2023

    Justice Pena, Jr., represents District on Bias Prevention Committee 

    Associate Justice Rosendo Pena, Jr. represents the Fifth Appellate District on the Supreme Court and Appellate Court Bias Prevention Committee. Its mission is to support the integrity and impartiality of the judicial system and promote an appellate c ...

  • February 2, 2023

    Seeking attorneys to represent inmates in death penalty-related habeas corpus proceedings.

    The Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, is seeking attorneys to represent inmates in death penalty-related habeas corpus proceedings. For details on how to apply for an appointment and to review criteria, visit the Habeas Counsel under Prop 66 ...

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