The first permanent courthouse was built in San Diego in 1870. Over the years, the courthouse has been reconstructed and expanded. The 1889 building was finally torn down in 1959 to make way for the present courthouse, completed in 1961. The Main Courthouse is occupied by the Superior Court’s Criminal Courts, Family Support, and the Sheriff’s Office.
Phone Numbers:
- Information Desk: (619) 450-5700
- Central Records: (619) 450-7361
- Criminal Records (General): (619) 450-5400
- Criminal Records (Limited): (619) 450-5400
- Family Support Division: (619) 450-5799
- Family Law Facilitator: (619) 450-5200
- Juvenile Dependency: (619) 450-5605
- Appeals/Appellate Division: (619) 450-5348
- Executive Office: (619) 450-5500
- 24-hour job line (recording): (619) 450-5222
For specific department calendar telephone numbers, see the list of current departments.
The Central Courthouse is located at:
220 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Direction:
From Highway 94 westbound
Take Interstate 5 north. Then exit Sixth Avenue. Proceed west on Elm to Fourth Avenue and turn left on Fourth to Broadway. Turn right on Broadway.
From Interstate 5 northbound
Exit Sixth Avenue and proceed west on Elm to Fourth Avenue and turn left on Fourth. Proceed to Broadway and turn right.
From Interstate 5 southbound
Exit on Front Street (Civic Center) and proceed to Broadway.
From Highway 163 southbound
Exit on Ash Street and proceed westbound. Turn left on Front Street to Broadway. Public parking lots are available around the courthouse. These public parking lots charge a fee.Metered parking is also available on the streets surrounding the courthouse.Limited number of disabled street parking is also available.
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