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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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Substance Abuse & Family Treatment Services

Family Preservation Court

Substance abuse and family treatment services are provided through the Family Preservation Court program.

A dependency case is filed on behalf of the dependent children to ensure their safety and protection. County Counsel represents the people of the state of California. A Social Worker with the Department of Public Social Services provides services and oversees the dependency case. Juvenile Defense Counsel may be appointed to represent the minors; separate counsel may be appointed to represent the parent(s) or guardian(s).

Family Preservation Court provides intensive services for families with parents suffering from substance abuse with a focus on child well-being.

Family Preservation Court targets families with a dependency case filed through the Post-Filing program and families at risk of losing their children due to abuse and neglect as a result of substance abuse through the Pre-Filing program.

More information on the Pre-Filing program (pdf )

More information on the Post-Filing program (pdf )