Jury duty was a good learning experience. The whole process was very well organized, and I felt proud to be doing my civil duty to give someone a right to a fair trial. I would want to be treated with that dignity. I was selected to be in an initial pool of 71 jurors for a long trial. We spent two days on the 19th floor, listening to the judge. Explain the law explain the charges, and then have detailed questions asked of each of us regarding our biases and the questions pertaining to the law and the trial itself. Then the prosecutor and the defense team asked us questions And they selected the 12 people plus for alternates on Tuesday. The two days that I spent there were worth it. There's a cafeteria on the third floor where the jury room is and you can get plenty of snacks there and fresh water. They give you plenty of breaks and sometimes the lunch hours can be really long, depending upon what The attorneys need. Our second day we had a 2 1/2 hour lunch break before we came back and they let all of us go that weren't selected. Plenty of time and places to eat lunch or you can bring your own and eat in their cafeteria or outside while you're enjoying your break. You can find parking for $15 a day or you can park a mile away and escape the meters and just walk in for free. And of course there's always public transportation if you have a lot of extra time on your hands. They also have a small lounge with vending machines with snacks and drinks and a microwave and a refrigerator for the daily use of all the jurors. read more

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I've seen some impressive disorganization in my life, but the San Diego County Courthouse really went for a high score today. First, they announce they are looking for jurors for a 20 day trial, naturally prompting about three quarters of the room to immediately file hardship forms. Shockingly, people with jobs, families, and functioning lives aren't lining up to disappear for a month. Who could have predicted that? Then, to really underline the tone deafness, we were treated to a CASA advertisement encouraging us to foster a child. Because clearly what every potential juror wants while they're mentally preparing for a three week trial is a moral nudge to take on parenthood. And just when you think it can't get more off key, they roll into 20 more minutes of recruitment ads trying to hire for the courthouse itself. At that point it felt less like jury duty and more like being trapped in a low budget career fair. The facilities didn't help their case either. The men's bathrooms were dirty, which is about the level of care you'd expect given everything else. And the cherry on top? The cafe on the third floor was closed until further notice. So even the bare minimum consolation prize of a coffee or snack was off the table. Overall, it was a master class in how to waste time, ignore common sense, and hope no one notices. Spoiler: we noticed. read more

Attended for jury duty. There is no parking for the courthouse, of course you can find expensive paid lots- I took an uber. They do provide a paid pass for the trolley if you have to return the following day. Getting in was fast, it was very organized, you must go through security. You will wait for hours before you know if you are to stay the entire day. Bring something to keep you occupied- lap top, book etc. Bring water and a snack. They do have a cashless cafe- it was just ok. Wear comfortable clothing. The chairs were hard and uncomfortable. No gum allowed once you are chosen. No photos allowed. I hope to never return. read more

Central Courthouse - Courthouses Near Me - San Diego, California

Jury Duty is super organized and automated here. There is an orientation video with clear instructions. The Jury Lounge is comfortable, with seats along the tall paned view windows for great sunlight. The Jury Services Team is located in the Jury Services Lounge, for a seamless experience. There is also a cafe, Hard Copy Cafe, across the hall from the Jury Services Entrance and the prices are reasonable. They did not have chicken options for the meat in a burrito today. Also, no croissant sandwiches available this morning. I asked for the Vegan Burrito but the man who eas taking my order said, "That takes a while to make..so choose something from the already prepared hot items.." Those were wrapped in foil and in a warmer case. I cannot eat pork nor red meat right now so I opted for the already prepared cold case Turkey sandwich and a hot matcha green tea. There are full salads, fruit cups, fruit parfaits, and other great items. There are also many packaged snacks on racks, as seen in my photos. Great variety of options and great coffee expresso & hot beverage options here. Prices are good and my sandwich looks freshly prepared so this is a great place. Took a star off because: They did not have croissants They did not have chicken burritos They would not make the Vegan Breakfast Burrito read more

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This is my First time visiting this Superior Court of Courthouse San Diego, CA An older woman who lives in this house her request was DENIED by one of their San Diego Superior Courthouse Judges . This was due to when I filled out this (30) Pages document and I wrote down the truth on this paperwork on What happened to the victim in being injured at her place of residence by another woman whose currently living at the same residence. Since this victim just touched the person on her arm first , the judge ruled this case as a Temporary Denial until the Hearing Date that has been assigned to the victim at a later date and time for this person who has to speak to the judge in person and tell her side of the story. I talked to the victim this senior citizen woman and I told her to start making her own decisions in thinking for herself . I also told the victim to not allow people to cater to her in her own life. This victim she is a much older woman I told her she needs to take control of her own life. Please stop asking me to do everything for the victim while she does nothing every single day. The victim was supposed to fill out this 30 page documents not me. I had to do all the paperwork for this elderly woman who's the victim that's involved with this case she has filed to attend this San Diego Courthouse Hearing soon. The victim needs to testify and defend herself against this other person who has physically assaulted her in this situation. The best part of that day was when I was able to meet with this younger woman her name is Michelle who works in the Legal Aid Office in the Small Civil Claims Division. Michelle and thank you to another woman who helped the victim in explaining to her who is these Legal Aid Volunteers was very helpful and really concerned about my friends welfare whose the victim in this court case. I wanted to say THANK YOU to these 2 Legal Aid Volunteers who are college students and are spending their FREE Time These college students are doing volunteer work and also are gaining a lot of hands on experience in helping us and other citizens to make our court case documents look more effective and accurate in typing up this information on their computer and then printing off the documents to look more professional when we file this information and give this documentation to the Small Civil Court Cases Office. read more

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I was there for jury duty. The jury pool room was fine. There was WiFi and ample time to stream and or read books. A nice good long enough lunch to enjoy places near by like Karl's Strauss and Tender Greens. The one issue I did have was they are changing contracts on the cafeteria which also affects the vending machines and any coffee facility on property ! The cafeteria and coffee stations was closed till contracts completed. The vending machines!!! Well they do not fill them regularly and don't check them often ! Why do I say that? Well, it's early morning and the vending machines (on all floors) were empty, close to empty, and or broken. They have been neglected for a while! probably due to contracts! I would have definitely brought a lunch had I known! Overall, the courthouse is beautiful! The jury pool room was spacious and, as I said, had WiFi! read more

This review is mostly about the architecture of the building. I don't recall when was the last time I was called for Jury Duty in San Diego. For sure I don't remember the building. I am glad I got immediately dismissed today. I found the people working there very courteous and efficient considering the amount of people they have to deal with all like in avalanche. About the building...the superior court building in downtown SD is actually really nice. The glass windows make it look like a portal between the good and the bad. Functional and beautiful. Straight lines and curvy shapes in the sky. Because the sky is the limit and after all God is the only one imparting justice. I spent a good time observing, not just being there in & out. read more

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PARKING No on-site parking is available. Nearby paid parking lots are available with early bird specials at American Mall and Horton Plaza, I was told is $12 at the time. TRANSPORTATION Having been to other courthouses, SD Superior is conveniently connected to the regional transit system AMBIANCE The building itself feels spacious and modern. According to Structure Magazine: The courthouse replaces the adjacent existing courthouse facility built over an active earthquake fault zone, (with seismic enhancements) designed for the Judicial Council of California (JCC) by the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) - Architecture, Structures, Interiors, and Graphics team... The facility construction was led by the Rudolph & Sletten (R&S) construction manager and contractor team which began in March 2014 and was completed in June 2017. CAFE There is a first floor cafe cart and a physical cafe with seating on the third floor serving sandwiches, beverages, desserts. read more

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I have a pleasant experience looking for medical records for a complex case. A representative by the name of Pauline went above and beyond to help me and was very pleasant and helpful with her advise and direction. I appreciate people like her it made me less nervous to approach my next situation. Thank you so much Ms. Pauline read more

12 Tips You Need to Know Before Jury Duty Five stars for American citizen try. Jury duty is your right as a citizen to help your fellowman. Good, bad, or ugly, it is recommended you serve-if selected. 1. If you work an hourly job that is not city, state or government and you are not selected for jury duty, clock out at 12:00 p.m. or later and legally you don't have to return to work. 2. Park and Ride. Take any trolley but the Orange line drops you off right across the street from the courthouse. Jury will give you a trolley pass for one way only, if not selected. If you are selected you retrieve a pass to and from until the trial ends. 3. Arrival time is 7:45 a.m. this is a highly suggested time as many persons entered as late as 8:15 a.m. 4. Bring something to do or read. You could be waiting at least until 12:00 p.m. 5. There are hundreds of seats. Mostly theater style. And uncomfortable. There are several circular tables with 4 seats. Like in a dining area. Countertop seating against the wall has outlets available. There is also a glass enclosure area with about 20 seats or so but it could get kind of stuffy in that section. I would really recommend a seat cushion. Unless you have a BBL. 6. There are no assigned seats. When there are breaks every hour or more, folks come and go and sit down. Don't make this an issue. Although my jacket reserved my preference seat. 7. There is coughing, sneezing, hacking the entire time. 8. Either come with fully charged devices or bring a power surge. At least this will guarantee you power. Folks will share a power surge. Not an outlet. 9. You can eat inside the jury waiting area. There is a refrigerator and microwave. It's likely not often used because you don't know that it exists until after you're there. And you will only be there for a day or for a trial where these amenities are accessible to you. The cafe across the way is terrible. And overcharges. And never have the items you request. And is cashless. Better yet, bring your own snacks & drinks. 10. If you have a disability or require accommodations or closed captioning or anything beyond verbal instructions, let them know in advanced. I was shocked that all instructions required English and remembering what was said. It doesn't matter if it was repeated 10 times. Hey Court. Upgrade to various modalities or delivery as jury duty is important. 11. Come as you are. No need to dress in a suit or tie. Unless you already do. No need to be a fashionista, unless you already are. 12. You were born to be triumphant. Now go be great and inspire others. read more

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Accessibility: the parking kind of stinks for this. I recommend either getting dropped off or driving here extra early so you can drive around and see the closest disabled parking. There is a wheelchair ramp to get from the sidewalk up to the front entrance of the building. There is construction going on at the front entrance, but you CAN enter underneath the construction. Once inside the courthouse, everything is very accessible. Flat ground, 8 different elevators to go up or down to the 22 floors, and wheelchair accessible restrooms. This is a huge courthouse, very nice looking from the outside and inside. It's very clean inside, the restrooms are very clean and well-maintained, there are 22 floors (so be aware if you are terrified of heights), and so far the two judges I've met here are fair in their hearings. The parking sucks a bit because you will probably need to park in an ACE parking lot nearby and pay $30 for the day. If you know for a fact you'll only be here for under 2 hours, you can parallel park in a metered parking spot on the street and be back to your car before 2 hours is up because the meters only let you pay (with coins or credit card) for 2 hours at a time. BE AWARE: EVERYTHING GOES SLOWLY HERE...TRIALS START AN HOUR LATER THAN THEY ARE SET FOR, JURY DUTY WILL LAST LONGER THAN THEY SAY, PAPERWORK TAKES LONGER...EVERYTHING IS VERY SLOW. I DO RECOMMEND PAYING TO BE HERE ALL DAY IN A PARKING LOT IF YOU ARE COMING FOR JURY DUTY OR A TRIAL. read more

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Here at the Superior Court of California at 7:00 am waiting to report for Jury Duty. It's a beautiful cool morning with partly cloudy skies. The day after a storm is always refreshing! As I sit here waiting for the doors to open at 7:30 am, there seems to be a massacre going on!!! I hear screeches of birds echoing through the caverns of downtown. Actually, I suspect that it's a recording of birds of prey to keep the undesirable birds away from roosting on or about the building. You would think you're in a jungle!!! The previous reviews are spot on in regards to visiting the Superior Court. I must say, they keep the sidewalks clean outside. read more

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DO YOUR CIVIL DUTY LAZY PEOPLE You must be bored out of your mind if you are on Yelp reading reviews about Jury Duty selection. Well, I am giving you kudos for taking the time and effort to read this... but you really need something better with your time. Let's see how much you read and take away. I don't know why people do their best to get out of jury duty. It is our civil duty. Imagine if you were on trial wouldn't you want a good selection of jurors participating in your trial? I'd hope you are those kind of people. Do your damn civil duty! Parking. They don't cover parking but if you decide to drive in there is parking west, north, and east of the courthouse. Most parking are $24+ a day. Nice little tip.. on First/A Street you can find spacious, protected, garage parking for $18 all day parking. 7:45am be at court house. 8 funny court staff addresses the crowd with information. Before 830 the infamous Judge David Gill speaks - much respect and always a pleasure to hear him speak. 1130-1:15 lunch. After 2, they start dismissing people. Use your downtime effectively. Lots of "me time" sitting in a very uncomfortable chair most of the day. But use your time wisely... work, study, read, feed your brain, do something productive with yourself. Thanks for making the effort to read it this far. Well, here's my secret... I spent my nearly 2hrs on lunch break at the Westin. Clean bathroom, comfortable lounge away from the general public, and if you hungry their is a restaurant. Also, I enter and exit the Hall of Justice instead of the Superior Court entrance - less people traffic/lines when having to go through metal detectors (go to 3rd floor and cross the bridge) and you are back at Jury Assembly lounge in the Superior Court building. In San Diego, always summoned but never selected. So I'm sure I'll be back next year. read more

Jury duty parking early bird for $12 before 9:30 am. Park on First street and E, near the Westin. Or you can also park near or at Horton Plaza for also $12 early bird. read more

There is no justice. My mom's historic home is next door to an apartment building. They built up and paved their parking lot on the alley above grade without support up against mom's garage causing it to collapse. The small claims judge said they're not responsible because mom's garage is old. I'm baffled by the incompetence and have zero confidence in our San Diego Court. Zip! read more

Beautiful building, easily accessible through the trolley. Free wifi on the jury assembly room if you need to go for Jury Duty. Unfortunately, if you are driving there, parking remains an issue and it's very expensive, and security and homelessness around the area are becoming a problem. read more

Came to accompany my husband for jury duty. Met Bernita Ellison, she works in the building. Had a nice chat with her at the coffee stand. In addition to the pleasant staff, the building is nice and clean. Parking - $10, Horton Plaza before 9:30am n leave before 6pm (per Char B.) - $30, Ace Parking adjacent to courthouse Note: - Don't really need to be here until 8:00am when instructions are given in detail - Bring a jacket, it can get really cold - Tiny kitchen (see pic) - 1hr 45 min lunch break - Free Wi-Fi - Drinks and food allowed, no glass bottles - Seat with armrests, more comfy - Free one day pass for trolley - Show jury duty summons to bypass line (per Char B.) -- take off jacket and belt -- remove keys and cellphone from purse or pocket Make the best of your day! read more

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So far, they have delayed my court hearing three separate times. I was drugged at an event, and taken advantage of. I was in a very serious car accident. The cops made an assumption and just booked me for drinking and driving. Didn't ask me if I was hurt, didn't ask me if I was running away, or something happened. They looked at my bracelet for the event and that's it. I then went to the hospital, my sternum was cracked and my clavicle, the cops were laughing at others in the ER. The nurse al didn't ask me any personal questions about pain, and wanted to lay me back immediately when I've had internal bleeding in the past. My public defender, didn't quite advocate for me, as her plate was too full, and then they wanted to test my blood. I had refused to do the breathalyzer because I wanted my blood drawn, for drug test. And by then the GHP had left my system. So they have had me on a breathalyzer from September to now, and I've had to relive this fear of being assaulted and not taken care of of the people who are suppose to be protecting the civilians and taking genuine interest. read more

My review pertains to my experience from Jury Duty. I can honestly say- the last time I set foot in the new building here at 1100 Union Street- was being picked for Jury Duty 5 years ago. Back then- Jurors had to check in to the Hall of Justice at 220 W. Broadway- and we had to use the connecting pedestrian bridge from both buildings to get to a courtroom. Now- being able to check in to this modern building- the facility reminds me of walking into an airport! Jurors need to be checked in by 7:45am (as instructed on the Jury Summons)- Jury Assembly room is located on the 3rd floor. However- don't be fooled by the line forming outside on the steps of of the San Diego Central Courthouse. Jurors are allowed to walk past them- show the Sheriff your summons and you'll get waived through the doors. Continue to any available line where your personal belongings will be placed in a tray & put on the conveyor belt for screening. Metal detectors are used too. The new jury lounge is brightly lit w/ sunlight (and overhead lighting). And this lounge is way bigger than what was across the street. Across the hallway- there is a cafe area- and I didn't bother buying any food on site. I packed my own lunch. In the jury lounge- there's a room w/ 2 vending machines & I've heard some jurors complain how a $5 bill wasn't accepted. There's one microwave in this room too. There are mens & women's restrooms located in the jury lounge. And if one of these are closed for cleaning- there are more restrooms down the hall on the same floor. I remember Horton Plaza used to give jurors free parking for the day. But- those days are long gone. According to staff- there is an Early Bird parking special. If you park your vehicle at Horton Plaza before 9am- it's $9. This however is not mentioned in any of the papers mailed with your Jury Summons- so please use caution. Jurors can also obtain one day pass good for public transits. Believe me- I got one of these. The overhead speaker plays in the restrooms- just in case Jury Services are calling names to appointed courtrooms. There are books on shelves & a magazine rack in the far back corner of the jury lounge for quick reads. There aren't many electrical outlets in the lounge- so you may want to bring a portable battery for your device. West C St has the trolley lines running. And there's a No Parking zone right on Union Street in front of the courthouse. This is where Shared Rides can pick up/ drop off customers. There are Lime Bikes & the Scooters you can pay for too at this curb. read more

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Sun rises over the mountains. Planes are landing. Courthouse has a fresh scent. So shiny. View is incredible up on the 20th floor. I'm in Department 2001 for jury duty for 4 days. Judge told us we were the first jury in the courtroom. I enjoy looking out the window each day. When I was a toddler my dad took me to the Woolworth's down there. It was 2 stories and I went on my first escalator inside. There were lots of cool toys at the bottom of the escalator. Soda fountain was near the top of the escalator. Gone now. Replaced by progress. To the east are the Cuyamaca Mountains. Closer is the El Cortez Hotel where I attended my first Comic Con. To the south is the Coronado Bay Bridge and Coronado. Inside the courtroom the jury box was pleasant. Each person had a task chair bolted to the floor. Seat and back rest were cushioned. Comfort was not as nice as my Aeron at home but more Office Depot quality. Building security appears better than at the airport. Workers here were all polite. Serving for jury duty was an interesting break from going to work. This new courthouse is the nicest I've been in and made the jury duty experience not bad except the wi-fi wasn't working yet. read more

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I never thought I'd give the process of jury duty a good review....we area all quite familiar with that dread when we see the jury summons in the mail. But I do believe that once you get down here, they've done a lot to make the process as painless and straight forward as possible to ease the angst of it. They encourage taking mass transit since parking is always scarce or it can be a bit expensive for the entire day. The day went like this: 745am: Reporting time in the Jury Assembly area in the Central Court, 3rd floor. There will be Airport style screening and it does get a bit backed up in the morning with the rush of prospective jurors but its pretty smooth. Everyone gets their timesheet, directions to specific areas in the Hall of Justice or the Central Court and plastic name tag holders. They show a 15 min video crash course about the court process and a juror's role in it. 8am: A court worker comes up and gives specifics about the what will happen, and goes through filling out some bubbles in the summons that we have gotten in the mail. Summons are collected. 815: A judge comes and gives a little pep talk and thanks us for showing up, assuring us that by us simply being here we are helping by nudging people to try and settle disputes instead of having to go through the entire process. 830-10am: They go through the return summons to clarify questions they have about your eligibility. If you can be excused, you are, if not, you sit back down with the group. 10am: groups begin getting called up to specific courts. It is random from the pool and they will tell you where to report. Follow the crowd. 1130am: They usually let the pool for lunch at this time. The time is generous. They say report back at 115pm 1:15pm: If you're still in the main pool, report back to the Jury Assembly lounge otherwise if you were previously chosen you'll be given instructions on where to report. They may or may not continue to call groups to more locations depending on how many more cases. 3:00pm: Usually by this time they have a good idea of what juries have been chosen and will let the main pool go home! You hear a audible cheer of those who have managed to avoid serving on a jury for another year. Honestly, not bad for a 6 hour day. The assembly area and court are a lot more modern and are different from the last time I was here....you can see the demolition of some of the older buildings where they used to have Jury selection. The assembly area is large, bright, the chairs are well decent...and there is a quiet area, bathroom, vending machine and microwave right there so people can bring their own food or there are options within walking distance. Like I said, they've taken most of the sting out of it while being organized and straightforward... and that's the best way to get people to show up, even if it's seen as an inconvenience. read more

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Attending court online is 100x better than attending in-person. The process of waiting for papers after your arraignment can be annoyingly long... just do it online and get them sent to you. Same with your court hearing. Easy process to do on your phone. read more

Beyond repair need to implement judge dread approach. Parking a nightmare on massive level parking lot at $30/day and only now informed about Horton parking early bird at $10/day... they're all guilty read more

Central Courthouse - Sucks - Courthouses Near Me - San Diego, California

Came for jury duty. Huge building. Highlights: - metal detector airport like entry -no parking, street or paid lots only -has cafe that's not overpriced -WiFi -decent restrooms -same old jury video from the late 1980's For jury duty it was fine- last year it was in s building with no internet so this was great. read more

JURY DUTY! What more can I say? Actually a lot.... First of all, i didn't notice but saw on the website that you can actually show up 2 weeks before or after your scheduled date, Mon-Fri without having to postpone. This was the best option for me in regards to work since if I had to postpone, the earliest available was 3 months away and who knows if I'd be busier then. I had a lot of stuff going on during the week I was summoned but available the week after. I showed up a week after with no issue. Metered street parking is only for 2 hours so don't chance it. If you get called in at any time you won't be able to move your car. There are small parking lots a block or so around the courthouse but they probably get full quickly. Park at Horton Plaza for $9 early bird parking. Enter before 0930 and leave before 6pm. (It will increase to $10 per the sign (I think by August )). The walk is only 10 minutes with no steep hills or anything. Just bums and the smell of piss to dodge. There will be a long line to get into the courthouse. Bypass this line and show them your jury duty summons at the door and you can walk right in to the metal detectors. Separate electronics in another bin, take off your belt, no glass bottles. There were 3 employees at the scanner and 2 sheriffs deputies at the end of the metal detector. I paused before walking through and they were looking at me so I walked through. When I got to my stuff the lady at the scanner told me next time to wait until the 2 sheriffs are done talking to whoever and wait until they wave me through. The Sheriff's Deputies were done speaking to the person and they didn't even tell me anything. So be prepared for petty behavior like this to start your glorious morning. Take escalators to 3rd floor per the sign for the jury selection waiting room. The summons states 0745 start. I arrived at 0730 and the shared desks along the walls were about half taken. There are 2 wall plugs with 2 sockets each for about 6 people per desk. Plenty of seating in the middle with a few other round tables. There is also a quiet room within the room. At approximately 0800 they started the official announcements and showed a video. Then they spoke again and went over everything in the summons in detail for those with no reading comprehension. Basically, if you don't have financial hardship that you can prove, no pre-paid vacations, not the primary caregiver for anyone then sign and date the back. If any of the above, postpone. I get cold easily but I wasn't freezing by lunch. I hadn't been called in and they let us go at 1130 and told us to be back by 1:30pm. I walked to Little Italy which was about a 15min walk. Plenty of places to eat without the hassle of finding parking again. There's also a mini cart downstairs with some chips and a cafe across the waiting room but with a 2 hour break I wasn't going to stick around. I got called into a case at 2 and didn't get chosen so I got let go at 430pm. Not sure when the waiting room got dismissed but I imagine no later than us. The bathrooms are plentiful, clean, and stocked. They are also cold which is good to keep away the musty smells. There are also accessible stalls and automatic toilets/sinks (I know you were wondering). There is free WiFi. Bring plugs and a charger in case you don't get to sit near one. Bring snacks. Hopefully you don't sit next to a weirdo that passes you a note that says "do you like me? Circle Y/N." read more

As far as the architecture this one is impressive. It's a large court compared to the old one that was torn down and the views of Downtown are impressive upon going to the upper floors of the building. The jury room is very large and can hold a good amount of jurors needed for the day. There is a cafe on the 3rd floor for any food or snacks. That same floor has a bridge that links you to the 4th floor of the Hall of Justice where civil matters are done. Albeit there were many hiccups for this building on its early opening stages it seems those have been worked out. The trolley line stops directly in front of this place and there appears to be a drop off area for anyone wanting to Uber or Lyft in. read more

Jury duty obviously isn't exciting so this review is for the staff and building. However I will say my experience here was specifically to attend jury duty and not any other services, so I will review how the experience was during that process. The new Superior Court building is beautiful. Everything is clean and feels safe. The staff the I encountered were friendly and helpful. The bathrooms are well maintained and the AC works great. The building is well marked and signs are easy to read to figure out where you're going once you're inside me. The building is located downtown and is walking distance to a lot of food places. Not sure what else to say about this place other than I appreciate how nice and clean the new building is. read more

So, I am a Registered nurse of 40 years. Have showed up for Jury summons every tIme I have received a summons since I was 20 years old. I've taken the trolley 2 x for my summons. Not an Issue. TherE MUST be a change the in the Website.. I am a College educated woman whom has served every Jury summons I've been asked to do. I cannot figure out the Trolley schedule from Fashion Valley to COURTHOUSE no matter how many prompts or wording changes I provide.I Will be a NO Show because I've spent 45=60 minutes trying to find the Trolley to the Couthouse. Imagine the folks whom have no phone etc. naviagting this. I'm all in for my Civic Duty but, I'v got Potholes in my Upscale neighborhood EVERYWHERE! & can't easily do a Trolley Schedule to the Courthouse ( spent 50 minutes on it) So, I'm gonna be a NO show!!! & NOT willingly. TY My best! YOU GOOTA TRY YOU'RE BEST review whov'ee hired for YouYRE, WEBSITES!! etc. F.U .CITY OF SAN DIEGO. FYI :Just bought a HOUSE IN Oregon ( retri rment house) BEAUTIFUL HOME, streets are Immaculate throughout & throughout the WHOLE STATE!!!! &It rains 40% of the Year. Y'all need to do Better &I'm a NO SHOW for Jury Duty BECAUSE I'M NOT PAYING $ 48 & FOR PARKING on a one day S ITE , NITE! plus50-60 minutes for the Trolley line. I have2 College Educated kid lookin g for work that could update this immediatle NEED. NEVER BEEN A NO SHOW, BUT YOU MADE IT TOO hard! Bye, bye ...... Susan Lloyd Registered Nurse Scripps health 36 Years @ Scripps & 40 years an RN1 read more

This courthouse is beautiful. It is clean, well taken care of, and has amazing views. I spent a total of 2 hours here on the 18th Floor in Department 1804, and honestly, as beautiful as it is, I hope I never have to return. I was here for the sentencing of a drunk driver from a trial that happened in January. The trial was in a different, older court house building, and was not as nice. Judge Weber is amazing. I am so thankful for her, and I will leave it at that. Parking around this courthouse in ACE Parking lots is $30 for 0-10 hours. I believe the structure nearby is around the same, so I always parked behind the courthouse and paid the $30. There are a lot of places to walk near the courthouse, it is in a convenient location. There is currently a lot of construction going on though, which makes things quite difficult, and loud. read more

The San Diego Superior Court of California totally sucks. It took me more than a dozen calls and 5+ months for them to correct my judgement. They completely entered the judgement incorrectly. 1) I had to spend money to order the case CD, verify the correct amount and sent back a letter requesting the change 2) So had a motion hearing with the judge and the judge also states the clerk entered the amount incorrectly 3) So after 2+ months after the motion hearing, they sent me the update judgement with the amount incorrectly again 4) Throughout this entire ordeal, I've contacted them a dozen times and reiterated the correct amount and they stated they were going to escalate the case 5) Finally, got a phone call from someone stating they will send me an update judgement with the correct amount I was given, but the person on the phone call was really RUDE in doing so. Some of the people working here suck ass. These people have no business working in a customer service environment. They should go look for another job, because they totally suck at their current job. read more

Review of jury duty service. Parking - Parking in downtown is very difficult. There is a very small paid parking lot walking distance from the courthouse. I did see plenty of open spots around 6:45-7am. Prices are steep for parking in downtown, but if it's essential for you to commute yourself, there are lots around the area. You may need to come in early to secure a spot. The court even heavily emphasize uses public transportation because of the difficulty with parking. On your first day of jury service, they will give out passes for public transportation. Attire - You are required to wear business casual clothing. This means no jeans, t-shirts, hats, sandals, or anything that it is inappropriate. However, half of the jurors didn't abide by the dress code. Many people were wearing jeans and T-shirts and a few people were wearing tops with their midriff showing. I'd recommend following the guidelines since I don't know if there are actual consequences for not abiding with the dress code. It's important to note that you will be doing a lot of sitting and may be doing some walking so make sure you wear comfortable clothing and shoes. The building can get cold so it'd be good to bring a jacket or sweater. When you enter the courthouse, you will be required to enter through security. If you are wearing a jacket you will need to take it off and put it through the scanning belt so make sure you are dressed appropriately under your jacket. Jury service - Make sure to bring your summons with you. Once you enter the juror room, you will be given a time card that you must carry with you to clock in and out of jury duty each day. It is really important that you don't lose this because this is used to give to your employer as proof of service. I would recommend bringing a folder so you can put all the papers and documents they give you in it so you don't lose anything. You'll be introduced to the jury service process and will watch a video on jury services. They will instruct you on how to fill out your summons form and give you public transportation passes. Once there are cases that need juries, they will call out names to be selected for the jury selection process. They will schedule times for breaks and at 11:30am they break for 1.5 hour lunch. Our group was dismissed from service right before lunch because there weren't any more cases to be assigned to for the day. I highly recommend bringing a book/tablet or headphones as you may be sitting for a long time. Might be worth bringing a small phone charger. The seats were quite uncomfortable (I wish I brought a seat cushion lol) While you wait - There are breaks that occur throughout the day so you can go grab a bite. There is a little kitchen in the room with a microwave and vending machine. Take a few dollars in cash as the card and tap to pay options weren't working. There is also a cafeteria next to the room and there are plenty of food places within walking distance. They will briefly go over some places you can go to eat or grab coffee. All in all, the process was pretty easy. I only had to serve half a day as our group was dismissed early. Every single person I interacted with was very kind and helpful. You'll probably make a friend or two since there will be plenty of other people trying to figure out where the heck to go and what to do :) The courtroom is very nice and clean. I've served in LA and this one was significantly nicer. Outside of having to be at the courthouse so early on the first day, the parking and commute was probably the worst part of the experience. I've served on a jury in the past. It's not that bad. Inconvenient, but definitely something worth experiencing and, of course, it's part of our civic duty. read more

Yes I hate court just like everybody else probably. I found that everyone here is friendly and helpful as possible. There are some Clerks who obviously love to tel people NO! Total Power Trippers. At this location 90% of the people working there including sherriffs, say Hello and give you clear instructions. They do not Hassle you or search you in appropriately. They are respectful and empathetic for the most part. I really don't mind coming here. It is all Civil and Family Services that I have used. Thankfully I haven't had to come here for anything Criminal. read more

This review is for Doreen on the14th floor Old Records department. Kindness and competency are rare to find when visiting these government offices. Doreen, however, was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She was pleasant, kind, understanding and eager to help. She asked questions to clarify and further assist our needs. Thank you, Doreen!! You're awesome!! read more

Jury Duty - Its your duty and make the best of your time. First day of Jury duty typically starts at 7:45 for selection Getting there Parking - try early bird at Horton Plaza for $9. Its 4 blocks away and a quick walk. Trolley - Santa Fe depot (green line) is 5 blocks away and orange line stops in front of the building. You can get a pass for the first day. Building Security remember this is a secure building. metal detectors and xray for the bags No glass bottles and belts need to come off Orientation You get a quick video and we had a judge explain the need for jurors. We don't live in a dictatorship, so better your peers judging your vs. a firing squad. You need to complete a form with your juror card so the court knows you are attending. Waiting After the orientation, you wait. Every couple of hours a group is called. So you need to stay in the area and wait for your name to be called. Groups of 50 are called for selection. Lunch If you haven't been picked, lunch is 11:30 to 1:15 PM. There are a lot of places to eat. but its not cheap. The cafe in the building across from the waiting room is not worth sticking around. Tips - Take trolley if you have time or use early bird at Horton Plaza Bring a book. WiFi is fast (enough). Bring a battery pack for your phone or tablet. There is 1 microwave in the attached room. Bring your own lunch or snacks. Its a bit chilly, bring a light jacket. I was ok with long sleeve shirt. read more

The courthouse is new, clean, and modern. Staffs are friendly. It is a pleasant location for being stuck doing something not so pleasant. I was not called on, so I can only speak for the Jury Lounge. Amenities within Jury Lounge: restrooms (with speakers), microwave, vending machine, quiet room section, a courthouse cafe right across from lounge. Things to bring: Portable charger - There are a good handful but limited amount of outlets. I'd estimate about 20, but there were also like 200 people. Bring one if you don't want to end up sitting on the floor for a outlet, which brings us to the next point. Back cushion - Sitting on the carpet floor might not be the worst thing, particularly if you're a restless sitter like me. There are very limited # of these nice, single faux leather chairs that are actually bearable. The majority and rest all have plastic backs. My body is still aching after a day. Netflix or podcast - life saver. Download episodes or use the free wifi. There are also couple bookshelves for loaner books I think. The courthouse is located on the nicer, west part of downtown. Here are some coffee shops/places around area for breaks and lunch: Coava Coffee Kuma Cafe Copa Vida Coffee and Tea Seaport Village (15min walk) read more

I would like to review the judges who handle trusts/estate and litigation. It seems that they aren't much interested in hearing you out. I went to court four times regarding my mothers trust. The trustees/my siblings and I had a falling out shortly after my moms death in May 2017. I was ostracized by the trustees and they refused to give me information about my mothers estate until my attorney had to contact them to find out what was happening, etc. I was my moms main caregiver but that didn't matter to them. One trustee indicated that they wouldn't charge me administration fees if there was no litigation or an accounting of my mothers estate. ARE THEY NUTS? After my attorney and I went back and forth with the trustees to account for assets and finances, it was necessary for the judge to order the trustees to produce that information. The trustees were to have all accounting done by Feb. 2019 and here we Aug. 2019. and they're still producing receipts. The judge didn't follow through with his own court order. The judge could've ordered them to reimburse me for the expenses I've incurred for court/attorney fees paying them with my inheritance but the trustees are able to take money from the trust to pay their expenses. One of the trustees decided she would keep particular pieces of my mothers jewelry and other items belonging to the beneficiaries for herself. The trust indicated that my moms jewelry was to be divided equally. The judge ordered the trustees to produce the jewelry which they did but still trying to manipulate what they want to keep. Within days of our fourth court appearance regarding the jewelry, one trustee sent my attorney 3 emails making accusations about both of us for different reasons. I was humiliated, angry and I couldn't understand why it wasn't okay to show the judge those emails. The judge should have been informed. In fact, there isn't much dialogue in the courtroom. You can't refute anything said by the trustees as they aren't required to appear in court. Good luck to anyone who has a good case and you're at the mercy of the court. All the information the judge receives which favors your case doesn't seem to matter. It didn't seem to matter that the trustees were and are still breaching their fiduciary duties although Ca. has laws to protect the rights beneficiaries. Good luck with the judge replacing the bad trustees. If I knew how to introduce legislation to make the judges more accountable for their lack of enforcing those laws I would. Any ideas to how to make a trustee accountable in civil court? read more

So I'm one of the few exceptions who actually looks forward to Jury Duty. When I received my Court Summons in the mail, I was stoked, because this was still a paid work day, and I didn't need to be in my office! The courthouse is clean and an architectural beauty. You have to go through the metal detector when you enter, but this is still a faster process than being at an airport. The Jury Assembly area is on the third floor, and there's Wi-Fi and a microwave and fridge. Be sure to bring a book, and feel free to bring your lunch as well! The reporting time is at 7:45 AM, and you view an informational video about what it's like to be on a jury. read more

This rating comes from multiple times attempting to contact the courts i can call every phone line possible and never get anyone to pick up. I was suppose to attend a virtual hearing this morning at 8:30 I woke up at 7:30 waited in the lines for over a hour until 9 am on video call and phone as well at 9:52 my video call automatically clicked me off for the second time during the meeting duration when you log into a meeting you get directed to a blank page where in words it reads "when the meeting starts, we will let people know your waiting in the lobby" seen that until I got hung up on i never was spoke to or let in my court meeting. My call was never answered either. Super in convenient I can't ever speak to a real person. I took alot of extra time last night to Throughly go over all the vurtual hearing instructions. Assuring I was able to attend to this court hearing...what huge disappointment Update* the phone call just hung up on me as well isn't this great !! read more

Central Courthouse - Courthouses Near Me - San Diego, California

Super clean and new fancy building, they have cafes, food, clean bathrooms, fast WiFi, seats, .. really enjoy being here read more

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I'll start this by saying I was in and out within an hour or so. At about 8AM a video from what looks to be the 80s was shown showing the jury selection and trial process. Then a women spoke. This isn't the type of thing you tune out. She goes over more dismissal options and instructions so I would listen to her. Parking: As of July 2018, Spreckels Theater offered early bird parking for $12. You just have to be back before 6:30PM which shouldn't be a problem. It is valet so you might want to factor in a tip. It's only a few blocks away - maybe a 5 minute walk. I heard about Horton Plaza's $9 early bird but I couldn't see a sign for it so I just went with Spreckels. What to bring: I heard some people get stuck there all day. Bring something to do; a book, kindle, computer, etc. Snacks and a water bottle are probably good, too. They provide pencils but you might just want to bring your own (or a pen) to fill out your form. And bring your jury summons. The jury room: There is wifi. If you want a table you might want to show up earlier than 7:45. I got there right at 7:45 and there were only a couple seats left with desk/table space. Most seating is​ just the rows of connected chairs. Limited power/plug sources. read more