The California Constitution establishes a judicial system of courts, including the trial courts, the appellate courts, and a supreme court. The San Diego Superior Court serves all people in San Diego

The California Constitution establishes a judicial system of courts, including the trial courts, the appellate courts, and a supreme court. The San Diego Superior Court serves all people in San Diego County as one of the state's 58 trial courts. The court has jurisdiction over all criminal cases including felonies, misdemeanors and infractions; all civil cases, family law, spousal support and child support, probate, conservatorships, mental health, juvenile law and small claims. These proceedings are conducted at the following court locations: Central Courthouse, Hall of Justice, Kearny Mesa, North County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, South County Regional Center. Juvenile Courts are located at: Kearny Mesa (Juvenile Justice, Dependency, and Minor Offenses), North County (Dependency and Adoptions), East County (Dependency).