Where Criminal Cases Are Heard in Fresno: Building-by-Building Guide
Trying to support someone with a case in Fresno? The hardest part is often figuring out which building to show up at. Here's a building-by-building breakdown so you don't waste time going to the wrong place.
The M Street Courthouse handles many Fresno criminal matters, plus infractions and traffic violations. If your paperwork mentions criminal court but doesn't specify a location, M Street is a solid starting point. Confirm the department and calendar before you travel.
The Jail Annex houses Criminal Courts Departments 95 and 96, which hear criminal cases including domestic violence matters. If your paperwork lists Dept. 95 or Dept. 96, head to 1225 M Street. Phone numbers: Dept. 95: 457-6358, Dept. 96: 457-6359.
The B. F. Sisk Courthouse is another Fresno location you might see referenced. Case assignments depend on the specific department and calendar, so check with the clerk or look up the case calendar to confirm the exact courtroom and building before heading out.
Juvenile cases go through the Juvenile Justice Court. This includes juvenile misdemeanors, felonies, and drug court matters. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Hours to Plan
- ✓ Jail Annex (Departments 95 & 96) hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm
- ✓ Dept. 95 phone: 457-6358
- ✓ Dept. 96 phone: 457-6359
- ✓ M Street Courthouse clerk’s office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm
- ✓ M Street Courthouse building hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- ✓ Fresno Superior Court (main clerk location): 1100 Van Ness Avenue
- ✓ Courthouse hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- ✓ Clerk’s office hours: 8:00 am–4:00 pm
- ✓ B. F. Sisk Courthouse building hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- ✓ Juvenile Justice Court hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm
All juvenile cases - misdemeanors, felonies, and drug court - are handled at the Juvenile Justice Court. If you're dealing with a specialized calendar like drug court or any juvenile-related case, take a minute to confirm the department and location before you travel. Those details matter more than the case label alone.
- Find the department listed on the paperwork - If it says Dept. 95 or Dept. 96, you’re looking at the Jail Annex.
- Call the department to verify the calendar - Dept. 95: 457-6358; Dept. 96: 457-6359.
- If you don’t have a department number, call the main clerk - The Fresno Superior Court main clerk’s office is at 1100 Van Ness Avenue.
- Confirm hours before you leave - Many locations run 8:00 am–5:00 pm building hours, but clerk/department windows can close earlier (often 4:00 pm).
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