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Reduced Services:

Due to a reduction in state funding, the court will reduce services one day per month from January to June 2025. Click here to see the full list of Reduced Services Dates.

On Friday, January 17, 2025, the court will only be open for limited services and hearings. Click here for more information. 

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Schedule an Appointment

The court’s appointment system will allow you to schedule and book an appointment with a Court Clerk, Self-Help or Enhanced Collections.

Services Offered:

Appointment with a Clerk

Court clerks can provide general information about court rules, procedures, and practices (see the MC-800 (external site pdf )). Court staff cannot provide you legal advice about your case.

  • In-Person:   Appointments can be made in-person with a clerk at the clerk’s office for family law, probate, civil, unlawful detainers (evictions) and small claims. 

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  • Phone:  Appointments can be made with a clerk over the phone for traffic.

Appointment with Self-Help Legal Services

Self Help appointments are with Court employees who provide legal information and procedure in civil, child support, family law, small claims, and probate matters. Self Help does not assist with criminal or traffic matters.

  • Phone ONLY:  Appointments are for review of court forms that have been completed by customers.  

Appointments are released weekly, and due to high demand, availability may be limited.  If no appointments are available, please check back at a later time.   Assistance may be available through our phones and scheduled clinics, workshops, and events.   You can view available in-person events and virtual events at riverside.courts.ca.gov/selfhelpevents or call on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at (951) 274-4499 or (760) 393-2163.

Appointment with Enhanced Collections

Appointments are with an Enhanced Collections Officer which can provide options if you need assistance in paying court ordered fines and fees on a criminal or traffic case.

  • In-Person ONLY:  Appointments can be made to be seen on any of the following Enhanced Collections services: payment plans, proof of hardship, tax intercept, victim restitution and wage garnishment.

In order to complete the appointment booking process, you must provide a valid contact number and email address.

  • By providing your email address, you agree Riverside Superior Court and its agents may use the email address to contact you during court business hours, for any lawful purpose. You may revoke consent by calling us at 877-955-3463 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding judicial holidays) or by visiting any of our Enhanced Collections court locations.
  • By providing a valid telephone number, you agree Riverside Superior Court and its agents may contact you via SMS messaging with appointment confirmations/reminders and to allow for mobile check-in at the time of your scheduled appointment. This service is free; however, standard carrier text messaging and data rates may apply.

Court staff cannot represent any party or parent nor provide legal advice. Court staff is available to the parties of the case and communications between you and court staff are not confidential. For legal advice or strategy, confidential conversation, or attorney representation at a hearing, you must consult a legal aid or private attorney.

After accepting the appointment agreement, you will be routed to the Appointment Booking page. Then choose a service under ‘Select Service’. Please note that not all services are available at all court locations. A booking confirmation will be sent to your email address after the booking is complete.

By clicking the “I Accept” button, I understand and agree to the above notice and requirements of having to provide a valid phone number and email address, and wish to proceed with booking an online appointment:

I Accept