Court Watch: Judge Sets $100,000 Bail for Accused High School Senior in Robbery Case
Judge Satnam S. Rattu set bail at $100,000 for an accused high school senior facing a robbery charge, citing a dismissed juvenile case and public safety concerns.
Sacramento Superior Court Relocates Civil Operations to New Courthouse
The Sacramento Superior Court has relocated its civil operations to the newly built Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse, providing improved access to justice and enhanced public services.
Court Watch: Judge Sets $45,000 Bail for Sacramento Drug Accused Despite Nonviolent Charges
Judge David Bonilla set bail at $45,000 for an accused facing nonviolent drug-related charges, despite defense arguments for pretrial release, due to a lack of confidence that the accused would abide by the conditions of release.
Court Denies Defense Request to Delay Trial for Mental Health Diversion Preparation
The Sacramento Superior Court judge denied the defense’s request for a continuance of the trial proceedings, despite the defense arguing she lacked sufficient time to prepare a mental health diversion petition for the accused.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Felony Drug Charge in Sacramento Case
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge denied a motion to reduce a felony possession charge, citing the accused’s criminal history and obligations to the community.
New Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse Set to Open in Sacramento
Sacramento County is opening a new $514 million superior courthouse facility to replace the aging Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse, providing 53 courtrooms, improved safety and efficiency, and a range of public amenities.
Court Watch: Sacramento Judge Unmoved by Financial Hardship in Domestic Violence Ruling
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge declined to modify bail for a woman accused of domestic violence, despite her financial hardship and loss of housing, and set a formal bail hearing for March 2026.
Court Watch: Sacramento Judge Denies Release for Accused Petty Thief with Autistic Son
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge denied an accused man’s request for release on his own recognizance pending trial on a petty theft charge, citing his prior felony history and failures to appear as indicators that he would not comply with court orders.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Disability Claim, Sentences Woman to 67 Days for Missed Service
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge sentenced an accused woman to 67 days in county jail for failing to complete court-ordered community service, despite her claims that she was turned away from service sites due to a documented disability.
COURT WATCH: Defense Cites Sexism, Insufficient Evidence in High-Speed Chase Prelim
WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Cheyanne Martin, in a preliminary hearing this week in front of…
Court Watch: Judge Grants Judicial Diversion to Young Mother Accused of Shoplifting
WOODLAND, CA – Certified Law Student Michaela Myers argued here in Yolo County Superior Court that the…
Trial of Davis ‘Stabber’ Dominguez Could Last up to 14 Weeks
WOODLAND, CA – Prosecution, defense and the judge agreed this week at the trial-readiness conference for accused…
Court Watch: Witness Admits Mistake in Police Report during Preliminary Hearing
WOODLAND, CA -After initial questioning by Deputy District Attorney Aimee Gabriela Carrazco of her witness in Yolo…
Court Watch: Judge Grants Competency Restoration for Man Deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial
WOODLAND, CA – Despite two separate psychological evaluations finding a man incompetent to stand trial, Judge Sonia…
Court Watch: Man Gets 120-Day Jail Sentence for Domestic Violence, Acquitted of Other Charges
WOODLAND, CA– A man was sentenced last Friday here in Yolo County Superior Court to 120 days…
Court Watch: Judge Rules Yolo County Man Was Given Harsher Sentence Due to Racial Bias
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Tom M. Dyer ruled here in a Yolo County Superior Court hearing Thursday…
Court Watch: Judge Sets Bail at $31,000 for Accused in Vandalism, Resisting Arrest Case
WOODLAND, CA – Despite an agreement between the prosecution and defense to release the accused under supervised…
Court Watch: San Francisco Judge Denies Release of Man with Urgent Medical Needs
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Public Defender Bruce Calderon asked the court in a hearing…
Judge Denies Motion to Delay Trial of Carlos Dominguez in Davis Stabbing Case
WOODLAND, CA- A Yolo County Superior Court judge Tuesday denied a prosecution motion to postpone the upcoming…
Court Watch: Judge Denies Release of Mentally Incompetent Man Held 54 Days for Misdemeanor Charge
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Paul K. Richardson, here in a Yolo County Superior Court hearing this week,…