Stockton, CA — Today, the 2022–2023 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury released its report investigating the policies, procedures, and standards applicable to the care of At-Risk Youth in San Joaquin County. At-Risk Youth are defined as children who do not have the opportunities, experiences, or resources necessary to succeed in life. These children face significant obstacles, including, but not limited to, parental neglect, abandonment, and medical or psychological needs that their families cannot or will not address on their own.

Stockton, CA — Today, the 2022–2023 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury released its report investigating school safety in San Joaquin County. The Grand Jury cited recent events in San Joaquin County and elsewhere that raised the question of whether schools in the County were taking appropriate steps to protect students and staff.

Stockton, CA — The Judges of the San Joaquin County Superior Court are pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Bohrer to the position of Court Executive Officer (CEO). Ms. Bohrer replaces Brandon E. Riley, who recently left the Court to become the Court Executive Officer of the San Francisco County Superior Court.

When: May 18, 2023 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Bob Hope Theater, 242 E. Main Street, Stockton, CA

Stockton, CA — Over 230 participants of the Collaborative Courts have successfully completed one of the court rehabilitation programs at the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, over the past year. On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Court will celebrate this achievement with a commencement ceremony at 4:00 p.m. at the Bob Hope Theater, 242 E. Main Street, Stockton, CA.

Presiding Judge Michael D. Coughlan, with the concurrence of the Executive Committee of Judges, appointed Mrs. Stephanie Bohrer as Interim Court Executive Officer for the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin. This appointment is effective Monday, May 15, 2023.

Mrs. Bohrer’s appointment replaces Brandon E. Riley, who is leaving to become the Court Executive Officer of the San Francisco Superior Court.

Stockton, CA — Today, the 2022–2023 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury released its report investigating San Joaquin County custodial facilities’ compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA). PREA helps create a safe and secure detention system by addressing the issue of sexual abuse in detention facilities and protecting the rights and safety of individuals.

Stockton, CA — The Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, are pleased to announce the appointment of Esmeralda Zendejas to the position of Superior Court Judge. Ms. Zendejas was appointed to the bench on February 17, 2023, by Governor Newsom to fill a new position created on July 1, 2022.

Stockton, CA — The San Joaquin County Superior Court is seeking applicants to serve on the fiscal year 2023–2024 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury. The deadline for application submission is March 17, 2023.

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

Effective Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Department L-1 and the Clerk’s Office at the Lodi Branch Court will close. Department L-1 is located at 217 W. Elm Street, Lodi, CA 95240. Department L-2 and the adjoining Clerk’s Office, located at 315 W. Elm Street, closed earlier this year in April.

Criminal matters currently scheduled in Department L-1 on or after March 1, 2023, will be heard in Stockton. Parties to cases will receive notice of their new court date and department at the Stockton courthouse. All related filings must be filed at the Stockton courthouse.

Pursuant to Government Code section 68511.7, the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, is providing the public with notice and an opportunity for comment prior to adoption of the trial court’s Proposed Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2022–2023.