IMPORTANT:

The Court is converting over to a new Traffic Case Management from September 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to September 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. All traffic related functions will be unavailable over the maintenance period.

My Citations will be unavailable from September 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to October 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. If you need to file an Ability to Pay Petition you may do so in person at the Dublin, Wiley Manuel or Fremont Courthouse.

SCAM ALERT:

Scammers are impersonating Pretrial Services to collect payments for GPS monitoring and other services.  Pretrial Services will never ask defendants or their family members for money. If you receive such a call, do not send payment or share any personal information.  Hang up and report it to law enforcement immediately.

Probate Court

Probate court hears cases related to personal and financial affairs of adults and children.

Probate Court Overview

Probate court hears cases related to personal and financial affairs of adults and children, including:

  • The appointment of personal representatives including guardianships for children and conservatorships for incapacitated adults
  • The distribution and handling of estates of people who have died;
  • Petitions regarding trust administration;
  • Review and accounting of guardians and conservators;
  • Disputes about wills, trusts, and powers of attorney; and
  • Other matters that may arise under the Probate code.
  • CARE Act Court
Note:

Probate cases can be complicated. You may want to speak with an experienced probate lawyer. A lawyer can help you better understand the risks and responsibilities of your case.

Filing

Probate documents shall only be filed in the Clerk's Office at the Berkeley Courthouse. To be considered, all documents shall be filed no later than two court days prior to the hearing date.

Probate Court Services

  • Probate Rules & Forms

    Find local Probate Rules and Forms.

    View Rules and Forms

  • Probate Calendars

    Visit eCourt Public Portal for access to Probate Calendars. Use the drop-down menu to navigate to the Berkeley Courthouse (or RCD courthouse for Dept. 1B) to review the current calendars.

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