Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, Criminal Division

San Diego Criminal courts have jurisdiction over infraction, misdemeanor and felony cases.
The San Diego Criminal courts conduct arraignments, criminal readiness, preliminary hearings, trials, motions, sentencing, probation hearings, and Mental Health proceedings.

Criminal cases in San Diego County are heard in the San Diego Central, North County, South County, and East County courthouses.

San Diego Central Courthouse (Downtown)
220 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 531-3040

San Diego East County Courthouse (El Cajon)
250 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020

(619) 441-4342

San Diego North County Courthouse (Vista)
325 South Melrose
Vista, CA 92081

(760) 726-9595

San Diego South County Courthouse (Chula Vista)
500 3^rd Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 691-4726

Court hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm