Is there Night Court for traffic citations?
The length of time depends upon the Petitioner(s). The Petitioner(s)
will be required to submit several documents, including certified
copies of both birth certificates, a marriage certificate, prior
divorce decrees, employment verifications, letters of reference and
consents, etc.. A home study and recommendation will also need to be
prepared by the Court Investigators or Department of Social Services,
depending upon which type of adoption proceeding you file. The parental
rights of one biological parent may need to be terminated. An adoption
can take anywhere from approximately six months to a year to complete.
It is possible to represent yourself in adoption proceedings. Many
prospective parents represent themselves in their adoption cases.
However, it is a good idea to consult with an attorney as to the proper
forms to file and procedures to follow throughout your case. It is also
helpful to visit your local law library for more information.
Addtional Adoption Information
Solano County does not accept FAX filings unless it is through a FAX filing agency.
The court prefers that all forms be typed.
You should provide an original and two copies.
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- Proper identification (driver’s license, passport, other picture identification)
- Copy of citation
- Notice of Hearing
- Bond receipts, cash bail receipts, etc.
- Jail release paperwork
- Any documents which prove that you have complied with the judicial orders and/or sentencing
- Cash, personal check, or postal money order to pay for fines and fees
You may request a Public Defender from the Judge at your first appearance, the arraignment hearing. The court will make a determination to appoint a Public Defender for you.
You may access the Court’s website at
www.solanocourts.com and search in CourtConnect by your name, or you may contact the Clerk’s office in person, or by telephone to obtain this information.
A bench warrant may have been issued for your failure to appear. Appear in person at the Criminal Clerk’s office on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. If you are eligible, you will be given a new court date in two weeks. If you posted a bail bond, the bond was forfeited and you will be required to appear with a Reassumption of Liability obtained through the bond company at the next court hearing date.
You can appear at the Solano County Sheriff’s Department at 530 Union, Suite 100, Fairfield, CA 94533.
Or, depending on where the violation occurred and which location the case was filed appear at the Criminal Clerk’s offices, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Court Locations are 530 Union Ave., Suite 200, Fairfield, CA 94533, or 321 Tuolumne Ave., Vallejo, CA to determine if the court will place your matter on calendar. The bench warrant will remain outstanding until you appear at the next court hearing date.
You can mail your fines and fees, or pay in person to the appropriate
court locations from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There is a domestic violence forms packet available in the Family Law
Division of the Clerk's Office, the Solano Legal Access Center or can
be downloaded at www.courtinfo.com. The forms packet is complete with
instructions and is free of charge.
If you represent yourself, it is YOUR responsibility to prepare a
Findings and Order After Hearing or other applicable order. You may
purchase copies of the minute order from the hearing at the Family Law
Division of the Clerk's Office for a charge of $.50 per page. The
minute order can provide you with information needed for your order
after hearing, i.e., the judge's name, the department, date and
specific orders made by the judge. Refer to Solano County Local Rules
of Court 5.9 for more instructions. The Local Rules of Court can be
downloaded or viewed from this website.
Absolutely not! In California, there is a MINIMUM time of 6 months and
1 day from the date the Respondent is served before a divorce can
become final.
If you have an existing case, please bring your case number, the
names of the involved parties and any documents you may have filed in
that case. There may be applicable filing fees. The Family Law Division
of the Clerk's Office accepts cash, check, Visa, Mastercard or Discover
card.
Additional Family Law Court Information
Yes. It is a right of citizenship and required by law.
We obtain names from the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Registrar of Voters. If the information you provide to these two sources is not identical you may receive two summonses.
If you are acquainted with the individual and familiar with their circumstance, you may complete and return the summons on their behalf. Sign the summons indicating your relationship to the summoned juror. If you are not acquainted with the person, state on the front of the unopened summons "this person is no longer at this address" and place the summons back in the mail. The Department of Motor Vehicles and the Registrar of Voters is our source of information. You should notify these two sources to avoid receiving any further jury summonses at your address.
Yes. A juror must provide a physician's verification note on a prescription pad or letterhead signed by a doctor. The note must state that the juror cannot serve on jury duty for medical reasons and should indicate the length or duration of the illness or problem. If the condition is permanent or long term, the physician must also include that information in his/her statement. Obtaining a copy of your doctor's letter for your personal file is advised.
No. Only peace officer's whose positions are defined under Penal Code sections 830.1, 830.2(a-c) and 830.33(a) are exempt from jury service.
No. Neither stay at home parents nor childcare providers are exempt or excused from jury service. Children are not allowed in the courtrooms. Alternative arrangements will need to be made. If additional time is needed to arrange for childcare complete and return the section titled "Request for Postponement".
No. However, Solano County Superior Court requires individuals over the age of 70 who prefer not to attend jury service, complete the section titled "Request To Be Excused" stating their date of birth and a written statement of their request for excuse.
Effective January 3, 2000, prospective jurors may be summoned once a year. Your term of service is One Day or One Trial. Jurors report in person one day, and may be selected to serve on a case of any length. If not selected for a case on that day, services are completed for one year. If you receive more than one summons during the year, you may be in our database more than once. This often occurs if information received from the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Registrar of Voters are not the same. Hyphenated names, maiden and married names, and names containing a space can cause duplication within the database. If you receive a summons earlier than expected, notify the jury office in writing so we may correct the error and update our database.
Additional Juror Information
Pursuant to the California Code of Civil Procedures section 209, the court may find the prospective juror who fails to respond to a jury summons in contempt of court, punishable by fine, incarceration, or both.
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Probate Code Section 8200 states that, within 30 days after having
knowledge of the death of the testator (Will maker), the Will shall be
delivered to the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County in which the
estate of the decedent may be administered. There is no fee for lodging
the Will with the Clerk of the Superior Court.
Additional Probate Information
Not at this time.
The arresting agency may be contacted for a copy of an accident report. At times the judge/commissioner may provide a copy upon court appearance.
Failure to take care of your traffic ticket by your appearance date,
either by paying for it by mail, or by appearing in court on or before,
will result in your case being transferred to a collection agency. An
additional charge of $300.00 will be imposed, and the DMV may suspend
your driver's license. In some instances there may be a warrant ordered
for your arrest.
On your citation there is a location indicated to which you are to report. Court addresses are available on our
Court Locations page.
Notices sent to you by the courts are done as a courtesy to you. If you don't receive a notice on or before your appearance date, you should make arrangements to contact the appropriate court as listed above.
Additional Traffic Court Information
You may be eligible to attend traffic school if all of the following apply:
•If you have not attended traffic school within the last 18 months prior to this citation;
•You have a valid driver's license;
•You have no outstanding Failures to Appear;
•This citation only involves a moving infraction and does not involve any drug or alcohol violations;
•You were not speeding more than 25 mph over the posted limit.
Failure to attend traffic school can adversely affect your driving record and insurance.
The majority of traffic citations are not mandatory appearances. Check
your courtesy notice for this information. If you signed your citation,
you should at least make sure you contact the court on or before your
court date.
Generally, yes. There are different types of extensions for different
types of traffic matters. The procedures vary between the two courts.
You will need to contact the court listed on your citation for further
details.
Once you have paid your bail plus the $49 traffic school fee to the court, you will receive a 90 day continuance to allow you time to go to school and present proof of completion to the court. Please refer to Traffic School information for the list of schools. You may present proof at any time on or before that date. When proof is presented to the court, the moving violation will be dismissed.
Yes. A fee is due to the court in the amount of the bail plus $49 and a fee to the Traffic School that you attend. Methods of instruction and class fees vary.
Yes. Credit card payments are accepted by calling or clicking the branch link:
Fairfield Branch - 1-800-496-4085
Vallejo Branch - 1-800-687-2069
Please note: you must have your docket number and bail amount available to use this method.
Clerks are not able to provide legal advice. It is suggested you either contact an attorney or perform your own research prior to filing any paperwork.
Click Court Declaration for a Declaration form. This declaration must be filled out properly in order to submit your request to the judicial officer.
This information may be downloaded under "Courts/Small Claims."
Yes. The Superior Court of California provides a Small Claims Advisor at no cost. The advisor is a paralegal and is available to assist with Small Claims issues and procedures from filing through enforcement. The Legal Advisor is available for phone consultation, only. The advisor may be reached Monday - Friday at (707) 422-7433 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
You may check the city's business licensing bureau or the county
clerk's fictitious business name index. If the business is a
corporation, check with the California Secretary of State for the exact
name and the agent authorized to receive service of process for the
corporation.
You may request forms either in person or through the mail. If you
wish to receive your forms by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped
envelope.
Additional Small Claims Information
