The Carol Miller Justice Center’s expanded hours, effective since April 7, are anticipated to streamline court processes, reduce wait times and make it easier for Sacramento County residents to address their legal cases. Photo courtesy of Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - In an effort to better serve the public, the Sacramento Superior Court has extended its hours of operation at the Carol Miller Justice Center, effective since April 7.

This change is meant to increase accessibility for individuals addressing traffic, small claims and landlord/tenant (also known as unlawful detainer) cases before the court.

Data shows that most users tend to access court services at the Carol Miller Justice Center earlier in the week, with a line often forming outside before the doors open to the public in the morning.

As part of an 18-month pilot program, the Carol Miller Justice Center has adjusted its operating hours to open one hour earlier at 7 a.m. and close one hour later at 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The courthouse is closed Fridays.

These expanded hours will provide additional options for those wishing to resolve their cases outside traditional business hours, reducing the need to take time off from work, school or other daily obligations.

Key changes include court services now available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Traffic arraignment calendars will start at 7 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Court trial calendars will be added at 7:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Lastly, the courthouse is closed on Fridays.

The expanded hours are anticipated to streamline court processes, reduce wait times and make it easier for Sacramento County residents to address their legal cases. For example, an individual could attend a traffic arraignment at 7 a.m. to appear before a judge and return to their regular daily schedule by 7:30 a.m.

The new hours only apply to the Carol Miller Justice Center, which processes traffic, small claims and landlord/tenant (also known as unlawful detainer) cases. Other court buildings and divisions of the Sacramento Superior Court will maintain their standard operating hours.

For more information about services available at the Carol Miller Justice Center, visit traffic services online at saccourt.ca.gov/traffic/traffic.aspx; small claims services at saccourt.ca.gov/small-claims/small-claims.aspx; and unlawful detainers (landlord/tenant) at saccourt.ca.gov/ud/ud.aspx.