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San Diego court services (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of San Diego · San Diego Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

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Browser is not supported You are using an outdated browser. For best experience, please use latest version of Edge, Chrome, Safari or Firefox browser. Skip to main content News Forms Locations ADA Toggle Menu Dropdown link: Divisions Divisions Traffi

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Family & Children — San Diego Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of San Diego · San Diego Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Family

Family

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Small Claims Legal Advisor — San Diego Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of San Diego · San Diego Superior Court — selfhelp information (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Small Claims

Small Claims

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Probate Court — San Diego Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of San Diego · San Diego Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Probate

Probate

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Civil Harassment Restraining Orders — San Diego Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California — County of San Diego · San Diego Superior Court — selfhelp information (opens in a new tab)

Official court link: Civil Harassment Restraining Orders

Civil Harassment Restraining Orders

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Eviction / unlawful detainer court information — San Diego Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California, County of San Diego · San Diego Superior Court — Landlord-Tenant Cases (Unlawful Detainer) (opens in a new tab)

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Civil Hearings Expand Menu Item Civil Independent Calendar Hearings Civil Restraining Order Hearings (NOT Domestic Violence) Limited Civil Hearings Small Claims Hearings Small Claims Trial De Novo Hearings (Small Claims Appeals) Unlawful Detainer (Landlord-Tenant) Hearings

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district attorney — official information (opens in a new tab)

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San Diego County district attorney · San Diego — district attorney (opens in a new tab)

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Skip to main content FAQs Hotlines Contact Us San Diego County District Attorney The DA's Office The DA's Office Annual Report Bureau of Investigation Contact Us Community Grant Community Partnership Prosecutors Conviction Review Unit Crime Divisions Criminal Justice System D

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probation — official information (opens in a new tab)

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San Diego County probation · San Diego — probation (opens in a new tab)

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Health, Children Health and Human Services Agency Live Well San Diego Public Safety Sheriff District Attorney Medical Examiner Probation Public Defender Emergency Preparedness Fire Authority Law Enforcement Complaints Adult Protective Services Child Abuse Hotline Business Do Business with

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public defender — official information (opens in a new tab)

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San Diego County public defender · San Diego — public defender (opens in a new tab)

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Health, Children Health and Human Services Agency Live Well San Diego Public Safety Sheriff District Attorney Medical Examiner Probation Public Defender Emergency Preparedness Fire Authority Law Enforcement Complaints Adult Protective Services Child Abuse Hotline Business Do Business with

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Coroner or medical examiner — official information (opens in a new tab)

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San Diego County coroner · San Diego — coroner (opens in a new tab)

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and Use and Environment Group Library Medical Care Services Medical Examiner Parks and Recreation Planning & Development Services Probation Public Defender Public Health Public Safety Group Public Works Purchasing and Contracting R-Z Registrar of Voters Self-Sufficiency Services Sheriff Te

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Name change forms and filing resources — San Diego Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

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Superior Court of California, County of San Diego · Name or Gender Change | Superior Court of California - County of San Diego (opens in a new tab)

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Petition for Change of Name and any needed attachments. Check the self-help link, as the petition name may change based on your request.

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Before appointment — general information only — San Diego (opens in a new tab)

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San Diego County Public Defender · San Diego County Public Defender — public defense information (opens in a new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions — Actual public-defense public instructions

Our office can provide general information regarding the court process. The specifics of your case cannot be discussed until we are appointed.

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San Diego — medical examiner family process (opens in a new tab)

Read the Medical Examiner’s process page for signed next-of-kin authorization, release to the designated service and property arrangements. Different source estimates for examination/release timing are not merged into a guarantee.

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San Diego County Medical Examiner · San Diego County Medical Examiner — coroner information (opens in a new tab)

The Process — Actual coroner public instructions

Upon receipt of a signed authorization (Order for Release of Remains) from the legal next-of-kin, the decedent’s body will be released to a mortuary or other service (e.g. cremation society, transportation service) designated in the authorization.

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Official state service profiles

These 12 profiles are classified under this topic by California’s official state service directory. The county filter above does not establish local eligibility for them. Confirm availability and requirements on the official profile.