The Superior Court of California in Riverside County is a system of fourteen courthouses spread over 7,300 square miles and serving two-million citizens. The court hears civil and criminal matters, as well as overseeing civil matters related to family law and small claims court. If you, or someone you love, is being held at a jail associated with the Riverside County Superior Court, you'll likely want to get them home with friends and family as you wait for their case to be heard in court. For assistance in obtaining the release of a person being detained in Riverside County, call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds at (844) 400-2245.
Bail Bonds at Riverside Superior Court
Bail is an amount of money that the court holds onto to ensure that you'll show up to court to see your charges through to the end. Being arrested and charged with a crime is just the first step in a long, legal process that you'll have to work through to get your life back to normal. You'll have to show up in court for arraignment, a preliminary hearing, and then a trial, as well as a number of meetings with prosecutors and attorneys along the way.
The court system doesn't want to have to keep everyone in jail throughout this process. But, they do want to make sure that those who have been charged with a crime will show up when they're supposed to for all of these different proceedings. Bail is one way that the court ensures this will happen. By setting an amount for “bail” a person can deposit money with the court that allows them to get out of jail to work and live, while their case is getting through the legal system. And, they get that money back once they've completed everything and their case has come to a conclusion.
How Much is Bail in Riverside Superior Court?
Once you've been charged with a crime, the bail schedule for each crime should be posted at the jail where you are processed. Many times a person is charged with more than one crime. Each charge will incur its own bail amount. In order to get out of jail, you will have to pay the entire amount of the combined bail, for all of the crimes with which you have been charged. The amount varies, depending on the seriousness of the charges.
Some examples of bail in California are:
Misdemeanor Charges PC Violation Bail Amount
Violation of Probation PC 1203.2 $5,000
Carrying a Concealed Firearm PC 12025(b)(7) $5,000
Exhibiting a Firearm PC 417(a)(2) $10,000
Indecent Exposure PC 314 $5,000
Possession of Underage Obscenity PC 311.11(a) $10,000
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender PC 290 $10,000
Violation of a Protective Order PC 273.65 $10.000
Interfering with Emergency Personel PC 148.2 $5,000
Assault Against a Peace Officer PC 241 $10,000
DUI Alcohol or Drugs PC 23152(a) $5,000
Felony Charges Violation Bail Amount
Using a Minor to Commit Drug Offense HS 11380.1(a)(1) $20,000
Commission of Drug Offense Involving PCP HS 11370.4(a)(2) $30,000
Commission of Drug Offense Near School HS11353.6(b) $40,000
Drug Offense Involving a Minor 4 Yrs. Ynger HS11353.6(c) $40,000
Inducing a Minor to Commit a Drug Offense HS 11343.2(a)(1) $10.000
Hate Crime PC 422.75(a) $20,000
Carrying Firearm During Com. of Crime PC 12021.5(b) $20,000 – 30,000
Theft over $100,000 PC 1203.045 $50,000
Discharging a Firearm in the Comm. of Felony PC 12022.53(c) $200,000
Bail Bond Rates at Riverside Superior Court
The state of California requires that all bail bond companies charge 10% of the total amount of bail, in order to post bond for a defendant. That means that if the bail is $20,000, the bail bondsman is required to charge $2,000 to post a bond in place of the bail. While this may still seem like a lot of money, it's far less than having to pay the entire amount. The rates the law requires for Federal and Immigration Bonds can be as high as 15 – 20%. But, all of these rates are set by statute, and all bail bond companies are required to charge the same amount.
California law allows for a discounted rate on bail bonds if the defendant retains a private attorney and pays the premium in full within 72 hours. These discounts are allowed for government union workers, members of the military, and AARP members. Discounts are determined by the surety company that is writing the bonds for the bail bond company.
Small Claims Court at Riverside Superior Court
Riverside Superior Court has a special Small Claims Court division that oversees civil disputes between individuals claiming damages of less than $5,000 (up to $10,000 in some, very limited, cases). Individuals must represent themselves in small claims court, no lawyers are allowed. The rules are simple and the procedures fairly informal. Disputes are generally resolved quickly and inexpensively.
Small Claims Courts are located in the Banning, Blythe, Hemet, Indio, Moreno Valley, and Murrieta Courthouses.
A small claims advisor is available to advise anyone involved in a Small Claims case, as well as to help with appeals and “post judgment” matters.
The Small Claims Advisor can be reached between 8:00 AM and 4:PM at:
Riverside (951) 274-4499
Desert Region (760) 393-2163
Family Law at Riverside Superior Court
The family law division of the Riverside Superior Court handles all matters relating to the dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership, identifying the legal parents of a child, custody and visitation of children, establishing child support and spousal support, as well as dealing with domestic violence issues.
Family Law Court Locations:
Riverside Family Law Courthouse
4175 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92501
(951)777-3147
Blythe Courthouse
265 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 775-8500
Hemet Courthouse
880 N. State Street
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 306-3561
Indio Larson Justice Center
46-200 Oasis Street
Indio, CA 92201
(706) 393-2617
Self Help Locations for Riverside Superior Court
Self-Help centers are located throughout the county and provide general assistance to people who don't have attorneys. Assistance is available in area of family law, evictions, name changes, guardianship, small claims, conservatorship, restraining orders, and probate. Members of the public can gain access to computers, printers (there is a printing fee of $0.50 cents per page), self-help publications, general information brochures, and form packets of commonly used legal documents. There is no fee for using the self-help centers, though there may be filing fees and printing fees for certain items.
Self-help centers are located at the following locations from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, unless otherwise noted:
Banning Justice Center
135 N. Alessandro Road
Banning, CA 92220
Blythe Court
265 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
Hemet Court
880 N. State Street
Hemet, CA 92543
Larson Justice Center
46-200 Oasis Street
Indio, CA 92201
Riverside Family Law Court
4175 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Southwest Justice Center
30755-D Auld Road
Murrieta, CA 92563
Riverside Self-Help Center
3535 10th Street - 2nd Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
(Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
What if I owe Money to Riverside Superior Court?
Sometimes fines and fees are assessed in traffic and criminal cases and must be paid to the court in order to complete your legal case. If you find yourself owing more than you can comfortably pay off at one time, you can make payment arrangements with Riverside Superior Court through their Enhanced Collections Department. Enhanced Collections Officers will work with you to determine a payment plan and schedule monthly payments that will satisfy your court order. Once you have a payment plan in place, payments can be made by cash, credit card, debit card (Visa or Mastercard), cashier's check, money order, personal check, or by Western Union Quick Collect. Payments can be made in person at any Riverside Court location at the public service window. Some locations provide a drop box.
To pay by mail:
Make your check payable to Riverside Superior Court and mail your payments to:
Payment Processing Center
505 South Buena Vista Rm. 201
Corona, CA 92882
To make payments by phone, call (951)222-0384. Be sure to have your case number ready when you call.
Failure to pay your fines can result in wage garnishment, interception of your tax refund, and even a warrant being issued for your arrest.
Jury Duty at Riverside Superior Court
Jury service in Riverside County is mandatory and jurors' names are obtained from voter registration roles and DMV records. If you've been selected for jury duty, you can check your status by calling (951) 275-5076.
When reporting for jury duty, business attire is suggested. No tank tops, shorts, strapless dresses, beach shoes, or bare feet are allowed in the courtroom. You must pass through the metal detectors located at the north and south entrances. Remember that no weapons, of any kind, are allowed in the courtroom, and cameras are prohibited, as well.
Failing to appear for jury duty can result in a fine, jail time, or both. If you cannot fulfill your jury duties, be sure to fill out the request to postpone service, or contact the court.
24-Hour Bail Bondsman for Riverside Superior Court
Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bond is the number one bail bond company in Southern California. The licensed agents who work with Mr. Nice Guy are committed to getting you, or your loved one, out of jail as quickly as possible. They will work hard, 24-hours a day, to help you get out of jail. Call (844)400-2245 now to start the bail bond process and get out of jail fast!
Other online services include free warrant checks and a direct link to the most Sheriff's Department databases.
