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Office guide → Source & saved evidence Superior Court of California — County of Contra Costa · Contra Costa Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)
Official court page text: Superior Court of Contra Costa
Superior Court of Contra Costa Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot bab50a7490d5529a
Official jury service information. Follow the court’s current instructions and the summons for your own reporting group.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Superior Court of California — County of Contra Costa · Contra Costa Superior Court — jury information (opens in a new tab)
Official court page text: Juror Service Center
Juror Service Center Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot 6e8035a3cda852e4
Official court traffic information. Check the options and requirements for the particular citation before using an online service.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Superior Court of California — County of Contra Costa · Contra Costa Superior Court — traffic information (opens in a new tab)
Official court page text: Traffic
Traffic Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot 5261a0d757117123
Official court self-help information. Confirm the topics served, appointment requirements, location and available channels.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa Superior Court · Contra Costa — court-self-help current official instructions (opens in a new tab)
Official court page text: Self-Help
Self-Help Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot 90e6e2867f15904f
Court-published case lookup or records instructions. Available case types, dates, document access, registration and fees differ by court.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Superior Court of California — County of Contra Costa · Contra Costa Superior Court — case information (opens in a new tab)
Official court page text: Online Case Information
Online Case Information Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot e7b965d889dbeaf9
Official court locations and contact information. Verify the division, counter hours and current services for the location before visiting.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Superior Court of California — County of Contra Costa · Contra Costa Superior Court — locations information (opens in a new tab)
Official court page text: Courthouse Locations
Courthouse Locations Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot 77501843704c28c6
Official local court information and resources for this specific subject. Confirm the applicable case type, filing channel and current instructions with the court.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Superior Court of California — County of Contra Costa · Contra Costa Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)
Official court link: Family and Children
Family and Children Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot bab50a7490d5529a
Official local court information and resources for this specific subject. Confirm the applicable case type, filing channel and current instructions with the court.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Superior Court of California — County of Contra Costa · Contra Costa Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)
Official court link: Small Claims
Small Claims Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot bab50a7490d5529a
Official local court information and resources for this specific subject. Confirm the applicable case type, filing channel and current instructions with the court.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Superior Court of California — County of Contra Costa · Contra Costa Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)
Official court link: Probate
Probate Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot bab50a7490d5529a
Official local court information and resources for this specific subject. Confirm the applicable case type, filing channel and current instructions with the court.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Superior Court of California — County of Contra Costa · Contra Costa Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)
Official court link: Restraining Orders
Restraining Orders Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot bab50a7490d5529a
Read the official district attorney office information and contact the appropriate service unit.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County district attorney · Contra Costa — district attorney (opens in a new tab)
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port from the District Attorney’s Office. Available Now The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is proud to release our 2025 Annual Report. Click here to read it. Apply To Be An NRP Community Safety Panelist Want to make a real difference in Contra Costa County? Become a volunte Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 44b7a3f893f52f42
Read the official probation office information and contact the appropriate service unit.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County probation · Contra Costa — probation (opens in a new tab)
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Read the official public defender office information and contact the appropriate service unit.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County · Contra Costa — public defender (opens in a new tab)
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top of page CONTRA COSTA PUBLIC DEFENDERS HOME ABOUT US Mission Profile Staff Training Contact Us WHAT WE DO Criminal Defense Investigation Reentry/Clean Slate Alternative to Supervision Mental Health Specialty Areas Post-Conviction Unit NEWS Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 1462a24ab584b70a
Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Judicial Council of California · Divorce in California | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)
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Get a divorce Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 8b796c86ebb63f57
Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Judicial Council of California · Small claims in California | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)
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Small claims in California Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 5e7cc71e2f3f9d1a
Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Judicial Council of California · Guide to wills, estates, and probate court | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)
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Guide to wills, estates, and probate court Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 2cfa1f7bf131b533
Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Judicial Council of California · Restraining order | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)
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Restraining orders Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot a53c2ed743548886
Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Judicial Council of California · Change your name in California | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)
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Change your name in California Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 010a68e83578bc47
Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Judicial Council of California · Eviction cases in California | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)
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Eviction cases in California Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot df77286ea1d89904
Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Judicial Council of California · Get free or low-cost legal help | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)
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Get free or low-cost legal help Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot c0811e8d52dfe0fe
Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Judicial Council of California · Ask for a Fee Waiver | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)
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Ask for a fee waiver if you can't afford court fees Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot ac4b69cc78452ee6
Read the Coroner Division’s next-of-kin information, public contact details and practical arrangements. The page contains conflicting pickup schedules; confirm arrangements with the unit.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County Sheriff · Contra Costa County Sheriff — coroner (opens in a new tab)
Coroner's Division | Contra Costa Sheriff, CA — Family/Next-of-Kin
Please note that the Contra Costa County Coroner's Office does not facilitate viewings of decedents at our facility, nor do we offer any viewing services. Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 118f3d7e3fc3dd87
Court-published links or filing information for this subject. Individual forms and any linked documents require the applicable current instructions.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa · Form Packets | Superior Court of California | County of Contra Costa (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed local Name change subject context
Name Change Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot ce5083ce7945cb9d
The official court page specifically describes this subject and its available information. Consult its current instructions for your situation.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa · Landlord / Tenant | Superior Court of California | County of Contra Costa (opens in a new tab)
Reviewed local Eviction / unlawful detainer subject context
Eviction cases are called an "unlawful detainer" in court. An unlawful detainer lawsuit is the civil process a landlord can use to remove a tenant from his or her rental property and regain possession of the property from the tenant. In California, a landlord may be able to evict a tenant if the tenant: Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 8df6fa5842b12527
Read the coroner’s family instructions. Reports are available after closure; first-copy next-of-kin and other request charges differ. Personal property travels with remains to the funeral home.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office · Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office — coroner information (opens in a new tab)
Coroner's Division | Contra Costa Sheriff, CA — Actual coroner public instructions
Next of Kin can email coronerreport@so.cccounty.us to request their copy. Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot fb1d1a2e59dcfcf4
Read this Superior Court’s named legal-service referrals or procedural self-help information. Independent providers decide their own eligibility and appointments. Court self-help information does not create an attorney-client relationship or promise representation.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa · Contra Costa Superior Court — Restraining Orders (opens in a new tab)
Restraining Orders | Superior Court of California | County of Contra Costa — legal-selfhelp-06013-205
The California Judicial Council offers Free and Low Cost Legal Help (Ayuda legal gratis y de bajo costo) to help you find people and information that can help you with your case. Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 6d628d163f13d306
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.
Civil Rights Department · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1316 listed under department 215
Community conflict mediation services Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Health Care Access and Information, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1260 listed under department 256
File a hospital bill complaint Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Insurance, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1170 listed under department 175
File an insurance complaint Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 81 listed under department 178
Find refugee services Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Governor, Office of the · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1115 listed under department 238
Get updates on DACA Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 79 listed under department 178
Get immigration legal help Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1116 listed under department 178
Get DACA legal help Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Aging, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1256 listed under department 133
Home and Community Services for seniors Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Aging, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1259 listed under department 133
Legal services for older adults Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Motor Vehicles, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1211 listed under department 220
Report auto fraud Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
State of California · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1286 listed under department 317
Recovery services finder Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Franchise Tax Board · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1181 listed under department 236
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a