Stockton, CA — On June 18, 2024, the Governor appointed two Judges: Judge Katy Jacot and Judge Gurjit Singh Srai, to the San Joaquin Superior Court Bench.

Stockton, CA — Today, June 28, 2024, the 2023-2024 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury released its final consolidated report. The final consolidated report contains investigative reports, findings, and recommendations developed in the 2023-2024 term. Civil grand jurors examine and investigate local governmental activities within San Joaquin County.

Stockton, CA — Today, the 2023-2024 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) released its report investigating the Tracy City Council. The City of Tracy has been plagued with a city council that cannot form a civil, cohesive governing body willing to set aside differences and personal agendas for the benefit of City residents.

Stockton, CA — Today, the 2023-2024 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) released its report investigating the Stockton City Council. In response to complaints received, the Grand Jury investigated potential new Brown Act violations by members of the Stockton City Council. Similar complaints about previous Brown Act violations by the City Council were also received during the 2022-2023 Grand Jury term; however, as these earlier complaints were submitted late in that term, they were forwarded to the current Grand Jury for evaluation and potential action.

05/02/2024 – 4:00 p.m. Bob Hope Theater, 242 E Main Street, Stockton, CA

STOCKTON – Over 275 participants of the Collaborative Courts have completed one of the court rehabilitation programs at the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin over the past year. On Thursday, May 2, 2024, we will celebrate this achievement with a commencement ceremony at 4 p.m. at the Bob Hope Theater, 242 E. Main Street, Stockton, CA.

Stockton, CA — On April 12, 2024, the residents of San Joaquin County elected two new Judges: Katy Jacot and Peter Devencenzi.

Stockton, CA — On March 12, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Chrishna Martinez to serve as a judge on the San Joaquin Superior Court bench.

Judge Chrishna Martinez currently serves as a Deputy Public Defender at the San Joaquin County Public Defender’s Office and has done so since 1999. As a Deputy Public Defender, she has handled felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, and juvenile dependency cases. Her most recent assignment has been in the Collaborative Courts. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law.

Stockton, CA — The San Joaquin County Superior Court is seeking applicants to serve on the fiscal year 2024–2025 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury. The deadline for application submission is March 22, 2024.

Applications can be obtained by calling (209) 992-5695. Applications can also be found on the court’s website at: http://www.sjcourts.org/general-info/civil-grand-jury

Due to an unforeseen facility emergency, the Manteca Branch Court was closed for business today, January 5, 2024 and will remain closed through Monday, January 8, 2024.  No in person service will be provided at the Manteca Branch Court during this temporary closure.

If you have a scheduled hearing for Monday, January 8, 2024, please call the Clerk’s Office for additional information. 

Stockton, CA — Judge Gus C. Barrera, II is the new Presiding Judge, and Judge Lance Jacot is the new Assistant Presiding Judge. Their terms commenced January 1, 2024, and run through December 31, 2025.