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Who to Call When You Have Questions About Fresno County Jail & Courts

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Who to Call When You Have Questions About Fresno County Jail & Courts

Not sure where to start? Call Fresno Superior Court General Information first - they can point you to the right office. That said, for ticket issues or Jail Annex departments, the direct lines below are usually faster.

Fresno Superior Court's main address is 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724-0002.

For general questions - where to go, who handles what, or how to reach the right department - call Fresno Superior Court General Information at (559) 457-2000.

Timing matters. The courthouse is open 8:00 am–5:00 pm, and the clerk's office closes at 4:00 pm. If you need the

For traffic case questions (tickets, traffic infractions, and related court inquiries), call Traffic at (559) 457-1700.

If your loved one has a case at the Jail Annex, Departments 95 and 96 handle criminal and domestic violence matters. Both are open Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm - call during those hours for the best chance of reaching someone.

For direct department lines at the Courtrooms – Jail Annex (1225 M Street), call Dept. 95 at (559) 457-6358 or Dept. 96 at (559) 457-6359.

Need court records from Archives? Their hours are limited. The clerk's office is open Monday and Wednesday, 8:00 am–3:00 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am–12:00 pm. The call center runs Monday–Thursday, 8:00 am–3:00 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am–12:00 pm.

The ACTION Center (after Criminal One-Stop Network) handles certain criminal case services. They're open Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm.

Who to Call When You Have Questions About Fresno County Jail & Courts

Cant Find Number Tips

  • ✓ Call Fresno Superior Court General Information at (559) 457-2000 and tell them exactly what you’re trying to reach.
  • ✓ Call during posted business hours whenever possible (courthouse: 8:00 am–5:00 pm; clerk’s office: 8:00 am–4:00 pm).
  • ✓ Write down the department name you were given and any callback instructions so you don’t have to start over.

Tip: If someone helps you, jot down their name and the date/time you called. It makes follow-ups much easier.

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