San Diego Superior Court Division Addresses: Central DivisionCentral DivisionNorth County Division 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 325 S. Melrose Drive Vista, CA 92081
The California Court system has three levels: the California Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeal and the Superior Courts. These courts are governed by three distinct judicial bodies: the Judicial Council, the Commission on Judicial Performance, and the Commission on Judicial Appointments.
Learn about the Judicial Branch The branch has three levels of courts. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. Cases move up from the Courts of Appeal and the superior (trial) courts. In support of the courts, there is the Judicial Council, which is the policy making body for the branch.
The state Constitution vests the judicial power of California in the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and superior courts. The Constitution also provides for the formation and functions of the Judicial Council, the policymaking body for the judicial branch.
Learn about the Judicial Branch The branch has three levels of courts. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. Cases move up from the Courts of Appeal and the superior (trial) courts. In support of the courts, there is the Judicial Council, which is the policy making body for the branch.
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero is the 29th Chief Justice of California. She was sworn into office on January 2, 2023, making history as the first Latina to serve as California's Chief Justice.
Fill out the Summons (form SUM-100) and a Complaint. Also, fill out a Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010). Since you are the one filing a lawsuit, you're called the plaintiff. The person or company you're suing is the defendant.
The San Diego Superior Court now accepts e-Filing for Civil, Probate, Family Law and Family Support Division case types as well as Requests for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and Gun Violence Restraining Orders.
California Judicial Council Forms are pre approved pleadings for filing with the Court.