Stockton, CA — The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, is accepting applications for service on the 2026–2027 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury. The deadline to submit an application is March 27, 2026.
Stockton, CA — The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Krueger as its newest Court Commissioner. Ms. Krueger will begin her service with the Court on January 26, 2026. Her appointment fills a current vacancy and will provide much-needed assistance to support the Court’s caseload and ensure the continued timely administration of justice.
Stockton, CA — The San Joaquin County Superior Court is pleased to announce Hon. Judge Lance G. Jacot has been selected as the new Presiding Judge, effective January 1, 2026. Judge Jacot replaces outgoing Presiding Judge Gus Barrera II, whose leadership and service to the court are gratefully acknowledged.
Judge Jacot most recently served as Assistant Presiding Judge during the 2024–2025 term, providing continuity and institutional knowledge as he assumes his new role. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom in December 2019.
Stockton, CA — The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its DUI Court Program. The grant supports program operations from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with the goal of reducing the number of individuals injured or killed in alcohol-related collisions in San Joaquin County.
Stockton, CA — On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, will host the court's 26th Adoption Day with San Joaquin County Human Services Agency, Wayfinder Family Services, Project Linus, Main Street Youth & Family Services, Environmental Alternatives Family Services, Triad Family Services, Family Extension Foster Care & Adoption, Aspiranet, Koinoina, and New Dimensions. This year's event will celebrate and finalize adoptions for 28 children by 17 families.
Stockton, CA — The Superior Court of California for the County of San Joaquin (the "Superior Court") has completed an investigation of unauthorized activity involving its computer network. Upon learning of the unauthorized activity, the Superior Court took immediate action to contain the incident and began an investigation with the assistance of a cybersecurity firm that has assisted other organizations in similar situations and reported the incident to law enforcement.
Pursuant to Government Code section 68511.7, the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, is providing the public with notice and opportunity for comment prior to adoption of the trial court's Proposed Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin is in receipt of the annual allocation of the 2025-2026 trial court budget from the Judicial Council of California following the enactment of the Budget Act of 2025.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin will hold a public meeting at the location, date, and time stated below, for the purpose of considering the adoption of the attached Resolution to request permission to conduct an election among eligible members of the retirement system to determine if they personally want Social Security coverage:
Location
180 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202 — Department 3D
Date
Monday, August 4, 2025
Time
12:00 p.m.
Stockton, CA — Today, June 27, 2025, the 2024-2025 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury released its final consolidated report. The final consolidated report contains investigative reports, findings, and recommendations developed in the 2024-2025 term. Civil grand jurors examine and investigate local governmental activities within San Joaquin County.