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Welcome to the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Kings Web Site.
This Web Site will provide you with important information about all court
matters. This information
is kept current as updated information is obtained.
Our Mission
Statement
The Superior Court of
the State of California, County of Kings, is dedicated to:
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maximizing access to
justice in an expedient and timely manner;
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preserving a balance
between independence and accountability; and
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treating everyone
with equality, fairness and integrity in order to maximize public trust
and confidence.
Kings County is located in the Southern San Joaquin Valley, the world's
most productive agricultural area. Residents and visitors enjoy a variety
of recreational activities that include boating, hunting, fishing, hiking,
and water and snow skiing. The City of Hanford is the county seat. Kings
County is proud to be the home of Lemoore Naval Air Station.
Kings County enjoys a diverse population of 138,564 and encompasses a
1,391 Square Mile Area.
| Judges of the Kings County
Superior Court
The Honorable Peter M. Schultz - Presiding
Judge |
| The Honorable Lynn C. Atkinson |
| The Honorable Louis F. Bissig |
| The Honorable Thomas DeSantos |
The Honorable James LaPorte
The Honorable Steven D. Barnes |
| The Honorable George L. Orndoff |
Appellate Division
The Honorable James LaPorte - Presiding Judge
Appellate Division
Juvenile Court
The Honorable George L. Orndoff - Presiding Judge
Juvenile Court |
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| Commissioners of the Kings
County Superior Court Superior Court Commissioner
Julienne L. Rynda
AB 1058
Commissioner Jeremias F. De Melo, Jr. |
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Administrative Officers of
the Kings County Superior Court
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| Mr. Todd H. Barton - Executive
Officer, Clerk of Court
& Jury Commissioner |
Mr. Jeff Lewis - Chief Deputy
Court Administrator & Assistant Jury Commissioner
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Effective January 1, 2008
There is a limited and statutorily defined right of some individuals to be represented by court-appointed counsel in connection with certain paternity/parentage, family law and other civil matters including, but not limited to, those cases in which the provisions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act may apply. Effective January 1, 2008, attorneys appointed by the Court in such matters will generally be limited to a flat hourly billing rate of $75 per hour for all court time, preparation time, and costs and expenses incurred in relation to their role as court-appointed counsel. This billing rate may, however, be increased or decreased in the discretion of individual Judicial Officers to accurately reflect the complexity of the case in which counsel has been appointed.
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