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SBSC Welcomes New Judges Damian G. Garcia and Kory E. Mathewson
SBSC Welcomes New Judges Damian G. Garcia and Kory E. Mathewson.
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San Bernardino Superior Court Celebrates Juror Appreciation Week May 10-14, 2021
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) will celebrate Juror Appreciation Week from May 10 through 14, to recognize the service and participation of jurors from our community.
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San Bernardino Superior Court Releases 2020 Annual Report Detailing Effects of COVID-19
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) is pleased to announce the release of its 2020 State of the Court Report. The report provides a high level overview of the 2020 budgetary and workplace challenges, significant steps taken to address bias and racism, and efforts to provide essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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San Bernardino Superior Court Celebrates National Drug Court Month Virtually
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — In honor of National Drug Court Month, the San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) invites you to celebrate its 11th Annual Collaborative Justice Court Month Celebration virtually on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required in advance.
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In-Person Mediation Services Available With Safety Protocols in Place
SAN BERNARDINO, CA–San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) is pleased to announce that in a partnership with San Bernardino County, pursuant to the Dispute Resolution Program Act of 1986, Inland Valley Justice Center has begun providing in-person mediation services to litigants with Small Claims and Landlord Tenant cases at the Barstow,Joshua Tree and Fontana Courthouses.
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Court Services Expanded to the Residents of the Big Bear Valley
SAN BERNARDINO, CA─ Effective May 2021, San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) will expand services for Big Bear Valley to include civil harassment filings, as one of several services provided at the Big Bear Courthouse.
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San Bernardino Superior Court Welcomes First Latina Judge Candice Garcia-Rodrigo
SAN BERNARDINO, CA─ On March 25, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of San Bernardino Superior Court’s (SBSC) first Latina Judge Candice A. Garcia-Rodrigo.
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San Bernardino Superior Court Welcomes New Judge Douglas K. Mann
SAN BERNARDINO, CA─ On March 25, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Douglas Kent Mann to a judgeship in the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino.
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Applications Now Being Accepted for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury (2022)
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — Applications for the San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury are now being accepted. Successful applicants will serve as Grand Jurors for the 2022 calendar year beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022.
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Barstow Courthouse Construction Anticipated Reopening on July 12, 2021
SAN BERNARDINO, CA─ San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) is excited to announce that the Barstow Courthouse construction is near completion, and will tentatively reopen on Monday, July 12, 2021.
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Zoom Audio Streaming Now Available
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) is excited to announce that on March 15, 2021, audio streaming relaunched on a courtwide basis and is available to the public to listen to live court hearings.
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San Bernardino Judges Honored by Local Attorneys' Group
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — Two San Bernardino judges were honored on Thursday, March 4, at virtual ceremony hosted by the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association at their 12th Annual Judicial Officer Awards Ceremony.
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San Bernardino Superior Court Hosts 3rd Virtual Townhall on Eliminating Bias
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — San Bernardino Superior Court’s (SBSC) Community Outreach Committee is collaborating with local justice partners to host a third virtual townhall event focused on eliminating bias in the justice system. This third townhall entitled Eliminating Bias: Addressing Mental Health in the Justice System focuses on mental health issues within the justice system and is scheduled on Thursday, March 25 from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) to 1:15 p.m.
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Tentative Rulings Now Available Online
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — Pursuant to Emergency Local Rule 8, effective Tuesday, February 16, 2021, the San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) will begin posting tentative rulings for some law and motion matters on the court’s website.
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San Bernardino Superior Court Issues 2021 Shelter Court Schedule
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The 2021 Shelter Court Schedule has been released for court sessions through June 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Shelter Court will continue to be held monthly at 1:30 p.m. at the Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse located at 8303 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. The remainder of this year’s schedule will be released at a later date.
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SBSC Hosts First Remote Grand Jury Ceremony
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — On December 18, 2020, San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) hosted its first remote San Bernardino County Grand Jury Ceremony due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Each year, SBSC hosts an annual event where it accepts the Grand Jury’s Final Report, dismisses the current Grand Jurors from their service and selects the incoming Grand Jury panel.
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Barstow Courthouse Remodel Project Underway
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) is pleased to announce that construction at the Barstow Courthouse has commenced, which starts Phase II of the High Desert Reorganization Plan.
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Big Bear Courthouse Changes Hours of Operation Effective on January 6, 2021
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — Effective on January 6, 2021, the Big Bear Courthouse will change its hours of operation to the first Wednesday of each month, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will continue providing remote hearings for misdemeanor modifications and traffic infractions, along with services provided by the Clerk’s Office.
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San Bernardino Superior Court Welcomes New Judge Guy A. Bovée and Judge Joseph T. Ortiz
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — On November 13, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Guy A. Bovée and Joseph T. Ortiz to judgeships in the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino.
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Expanding Access with New Online Jury Questionnaire
SAN BERNARDINO, CA ─ San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new online jury questionnaire on Thursday, October 22, 2020. The new online questionnaire is mobile-friendly, easy to use and is an efficient online tool that saves costs while maintaining all legal requirements.
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New Committee Launches on the Elimination of Bias
SAN BERNARDINO, CA ─ With a continued commitment to building a more fair, equal and accessible justice system for all, San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) is pleased to announce the formation of the Committee on the Elimination of Bias (Committee). This Committee, pursuant to Judicial Standard, Standard 10.20(b), was developed to assist judicial officers, attorneys, and courtroom staff in maintaining a courtroom environment free of bias or the appearance of bias.
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Needles Courthouse to Reopen Once Per Month Starting October 2020
NEEDLES, CA ─ The San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) will restore court services for the residents of Needles starting on Friday, October 2, 2020. The Needles Courthouse has been closed since March 6, 2020 due to the impacts related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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San Bernardino Superior Court Selects New Commissioner Daniel Lough
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) is pleased to announce the selection of Daniel Lough as the Court’s newest Commissioner, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Commissioner Donna Connally. Mr. Lough will be officially sworn in on Monday, September 28, 2020.
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Victorville Child Support and Civil Matters Scheduled to Move to Barstow
VICTORVILLE, CA ─ Beginning November 9, 2020, child support and civil matters (civil harassment, elder abuse and name changes) heard in Department V15, of the Victorville Courthouse, located at 14455 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100, in Victorville, will relocate to Department B5 at the Barstow Courthouse, located at 235 East Mountain View Street, in Barstow.
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San Bernardino Superior Court Welcomes New Judge Joseph B. Widman
San Bernardino, CA ─ On August 28, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Joseph B. Widman to a judgeship in the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino.
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Self-Help Resource Centers Reopen for In-Person Services Starting August 2020
San Bernardino, CA ─ The San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) has restored in-person self-help services for the residents of San Bernardino County beginning on August 3, 2020. The Resource Centers have exclusively been providing remote services since reopening to the public on July 1, 2020 following the March 17, 2020 court closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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San Bernardino Superior Court Launches New Committee to Eliminate Bias in the Courtroom
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — Pursuant to the Standards of Judicial Administration, Standard 10.20(b), the San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) will launch a new community outreach committee (Committee) on eliminating bias within the courtroom chaired by Judge John M. Pacheco and Judge Khymberli S. Apaloo.
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Big Bear Courthouse to Reopen Twice per Month Starting August 2020
Big Bear Lake, CA ─ The San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) will restore court services for the residents of the Big Bear Valley starting on August 28, 2020. The Big Bear Courthouse has been closed since March 17, 2020 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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San Bernardino Superior Court Begins Piloting Video CourtCall
SAN BERNARDINO − In an effort to expand options to appear remotely amid the Coronavirus pandemic, the San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) is pleased to announce a limited video pilot utilizing CourtCall beginning on Monday, July 20 in the following courtrooms located in San Bernardino:
• Department S26, Judge David Cohn
• Department S31, Judge John M. Pacheco
• Department S48, Judge Michelle Gilleece
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San Bernardino Superior Court Launches Live Audio Streaming For Court Proceedings
SAN BERNARDINO − The San Bernardino Superior Court (SBSC) is excited to announce the launch of live audio streaming starting on Monday, July 20 for all criminal proceedings held at the San Bernardino Justice Center with an incremental rollout countywide for all case types by August 31, 2020. Due to confidentiality, juvenile delinquency and dependency cases are excluded.
