The Superior Court of Alameda County has jurisdiction over Alameda County. It hears cases ranging from traffic violations to murder. The trial court handles all criminal and civil cases within the county.
Alameda County has courts in ten different locations. Here is a rundown of the locations of each courthouse in Alameda County.
All Superior Courts in California have authority over a wide variety of case types: Civil Cases - Includes both limited civil cases ($35,000 or less) and unlimited civil cases (over $35,000). Criminal Cases - Both felony and misdemeanor crimes (including such offenses as driving under the influence).
The United States District Court for the Northern District of California has jurisdiction in Alameda County. Appeals from the Northern District go to the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
Superior Court of Alameda County.
George E. McDonald Courthouse, Alameda: (510) 891-6005.
The process for requesting a permanent medical excuse from jury service is as follows: (1) An applicant must submit to the jury commissioner a written request for permanent medical excuse with a supporting letter, memo, or note from a treating health care provider.
Postponement or Hardship Requests You may request to be postponed or excused for hardship by logging on to our JPORTAL website. If your request is not allowed on JPortal, you may need to contact the jury services office for further assistance by emailing jury@alamedaurts.ca or by calling: (510) 879-3079.
Postponement or Hardship Requests You may request to be postponed or excused for hardship by logging on to our JPORTAL website. If your request is not allowed on JPortal, you may need to contact the jury services office for further assistance by emailing jury@alamedaurts.ca or by calling: (510) 879-3079.