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Del Norte Superior Court

Superior Court for Del Norte County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.

Del Norte public defense — CPDA county referralOfficial instructions

Select Del Norte in the California Public Defenders Association directory. Its county card refers to the Superior Court and notes a transition to a public defender office. Current local request instructions and any staffed office opening were not confirmed directly.

Source checked October 26, 2026

California Public Defenders Association · Find Your Public Defender — Del Norte county referral (opens in a new tab)

Find Your Public Defender — Actual browser-expanded Del Norte county card; association directory referral

Del Norte County is transitioning to a public defender office. For now, the court appoints counsel.

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