Superior Court of El Dorado

Introduction:

The superior court of El Dorado is a city courthouse serving the residents of El Dorado County, California. It is located within the court of appeal in the third district, and the appeal from the eastern state district goes to the ninth circuit United State Court of appeal. The courthouse was established in 1850, then a new one was built in a new location in 1861, but it was burned in 1906; in 1912, a new building was constructed on the same site and in 1990 new and new and modern facilities were provided to the court. The court’s mission is to magnify and preserve the El Dorado County law rule by giving every person a fair and efficient forum for resolving fights and protecting the public’s safety. It has jurisdiction over criminal, small claims, probation, juvenile, appeal, civil, family, traffic, and vehicle matters. They provide services like online payment, forms, fines, record searching, fax filing, and many more, so it is optional to go to court for these services. This court also provides self-help for a different division. Proper dressing is required during the court session, and wearing a mask is mandatory. Two superior courts located in this county are:

• EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT-Main Street branch
• EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT PLACERVILLE FAIR LANE BRANCH
• EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT- Placerville Building C Branch
• EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT- CAMERON PARK BRANCH EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT-SOUTH LAKE TAHOE BRANCH

How to search for records?

El Dorado County Court records can be searched online using the court https://public-portal-eldorado.journaltech.com/public-portal/?q=Home.The court maintains all the records online, in files, or a database. You had to register on the portal for the case and record information. After you log in to the portal then, you can search for cases using the following ways: 

• Search by Case Number, citation, or traffic number
• Search by First, middle, and last name
• Search by Company name

After entering the data, the case information will come. The portal will only show those records information that is publicly available. Some records are unavailable; if the information does not come, the case records will be removed or confidential and cannot be displayed online. You have to go to the court or give a record request for these documents, and then the court will decide whether to provide that information. The fee for each document of standard retrieval is $10 and for the box requested is $40, which is mandatory. If you want copies of any document, then $0.5 is the fee per page.

How to make a payment?

El Dorado County Court payment can be made in the following ways:

· In-Person:

A person can pay tickets and fines by visiting the court during regular court hours and paying in cash, checks, US funds, or a card at the court payment office. Take your ticket and case number with you when you come for payment. 2% surcharges will be applied if you make payment with a credit card. 

· Online: 

Online payments can be made using the Superior Court ePaylt https://eldorado.epay-it.com/. Search your case by entering any search type, like a case or traffic ticket number, name, date of birth, Vehicle plate, etc. Your case information with the amount of the fine will be displayed. Select the payment option and pay the amount online. Convenience fees will be applied using this method. Monthly installments and payment plans can also be made using this system.

· Electronic Funds Transfer:

Payments can also be paid by using this Electronic Funds Transfer using https://www.paybill.com/V2/Workflow/PaymentWorkflow/ClientAccount. Enter your account and payment information; after adding this, the payment will be authorized, and a confirmation message for future reference will be generated.

· Mail: 

A Person can send a certified check or money order to the court’s mailing address, 495 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667, United States. Cash or personal checks are not acceptable in the mail; only certified checks or money orders are accepted. Remember to write your citation, name, case number, and account number when you send the payment, and mail the amount in a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want a receipt.

How to appear remotely?

El Dorado County Court remote appearances for some eligible cases are possible using telephone and video conferencing in the zoom application. Fill out and send the form related to your case. The court will respond with a schedule and a meeting link ID for video conferencing if your case is eligible for the remote hearing. Make sure your internet connection is strong. Mute your microphone and speak only when the judge calls your name. Test your microphone and video before joining the session. It is recommended to avoid running unnecessary applications when you are in a meeting. Wear a proper dress and sit where your face is visible. Recording for the case hearing is not allowed. Telephonic appearance can be made using https://www.eldorado.courts.ca.gov/online-services/telephonic-appearances. Schedule the appointment by entering the case number and all the data they want. Read all the information related to remote appearance available on the website.

Family law division handles which types of cases?

El Dorado County Court’s family law division handles cases involving family and marriage issues. The south lake court will handle all these family matters and cases. These issues include divorce, legal separation, domestic violence, child custody, support, and visitation. This court provides services of family facilitators given by Placerville & South Lake Tahoe for child custody recommending counseling, and other matters. This division also provides a case resolution process known as family-centered case resolution. This process aims to give better assistance to the family through early settlement, less expense and a quick trial date. The case will be managed by a case resolution plan by judges, parties and attorneys in one or more status conferences.

How can small claims cases be filled?

El Dorado County Court small claim court, handles all the in which a person sues another person for money and personal damage within the limit of $10,000. The cases can be resolved in quick, informal and inexpensive ways. Small claim cases can be filled at the South lake Tahoe or Cameron Park branch by filling out a form. Fill in your and the defendant’s personal information, the reason for your claim, and the amount you are suing. After the claim is filed, the court clerk will mail the defendant about the case and the schedule. The fees depend upon the amount of money you are claiming. The fee schedule contains all the information about the court fees. They also provide an advisor facility that gives free legal information and assistance to people that cannot afford an attorney.

The traffic court handles which types of cases?

El Dorado County traffic court handles adult and minor traffic and vehicle violations, including speeding, parking ticket, driving without an expired license, local and county ordinances, fish and game violations, etc. If you received a traffic citation, many options are available for resolving it. You must appear on your schedule if the citation contains a mandatory appearance. You can choose any option for resolving the citation if a mandatory appearance is not required, but you must do it before the citation date. You can ask for a trial by sending a plea of not guilty to the court before the citation date. Two types of trials are available by this court that are:

• Trial by Court
• Trial by Declaration

The traffic school option is available if your case is eligible for it. You had to fulfil the requirement for attending the traffic school. $25 per violation fine bail must be required for the proof of correction to clear your case.

How many types of juvenile cases are handled by this court?

El Dorado County juvenile court handles the cases in which a minor is involved. Two types of cases are handled that are:

· Juvenile delinquency cases:

It includes cases in which a juvenile violates the rules and is charged with violating the law.

· Juvenile dependency cases:

It involves a case in which the juvenile is neglected or abused.

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