After a nearly two-year closure, the Lodi branch of the San Joaquin County Superior Court will reopen in February.
Presiding Judge Gus Barrera recently announced that the Lodi branch, located at 217 W. Elm St., will reopen on Monday, Feb. 3.
“This marks a significant step in our continued efforts to serve the Lodi community and ensure the accessibility of justice in north county,” Barrera said in a letter to Lodi Mayor Lisa Craig-Hensley, Lodi City Manager Scott Carney, and Lodi Police Chief Rick Garcia.
Court officials said the case types that will be handled at the Lodi branch have been finalized, and the services offered will include criminal arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motions for misdemeanors and out-of-custody matters, as well as traffic, city code violations, and small claims cases.
Limited civil hearings, such as harassment and name changes will also be heard, as well as probate hearings, such as minor’s compromise, guardianships, mental health and conservatorships, according to court officials.