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At the arraignment a defendant without an attorney who cannot afford one may ask the Court to appoint one; no shorts, tank tops or bare feet in the courtroom; on a missed court date in a misdemeanor or felony case a bench warrant issued, the defendant then reporting to the court on a Tuesday for walk-in court, surrendering to local law enforcement or contacting an attorney - a walk-in defendant checks in at the clerk's office at 532 Oak Street, Colusa, before 12:30p.m. (anyone checking in after 12:30p.m. not seen); the Public Defender appointed by the Court for an eligible defendant (Colusa County has no Public Defenders Office); credit card payments in person at the Clerk's Office, checks or money orders mailed or delivered to 532 Oak Street with the case number and full name (no cash), or online by Visa, MasterCard or Discover; case information from the online index or the criminal division at (530) 458-5149 option 4; in-custody arraignments held as needed upon availability of the Court - the criminal division called at (530)458-5149 option 4 after 9:00a.m. for their time and department, most in-custody defendants placed on calendar the morning of court; a defendant whose name is not on the calendar outside the courtroom checks in with the Clerk's Office; copies at $.50 per page, a certification fee of $40.00 per certification and an additional $15.00 search fee per name when the case number is unknown; the entire file viewable in person except confidential documents such as police and probation reports, online the case type, case description, charges, filing date, events and dispositions; a dismissal after conviction under Penal Code 1203.4 sought on the Petition per PC 1203.4a and its order.
California > Third Appellate District > Colusa County > Superior Court of California, County of Colusa
A Criminal Action is the procedure by which a person accused of committing a crime is charged and brought to trial. After evidence is presented from the prosecution and defense, a decision is made as to the person’s guilt, and if found guilty the accused is sentenced according to law. Overview In all criminal cases, the defendant is presumed to be innocent. The prosecutor must prove each element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. The District Attorney initiates a criminal action for the People of the State of California by filing the charging document: a Complaint, Information or Indictment. California statutes generally classify a crime as a felony, a misdemeanor or an infraction. A felony is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment in a state prison or by death. A misdemeanor is a lesser criminal offense and punishable by fine and/or imprisonment in county jail. An infraction is punishable by a fine. Arraignment Your first appearance in court is for the arraignment. You will be informed of the charges filed against you and asked by the judge if you understand these charges. A ‘yes’ answer means you understand what charges have been filed, not that you are guilty of these charges, simply that you understand what the charges are and what they mean. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, you may ask the Court to appoint one for you at your arraignment. No shorts, tank tops, bare feet are allowed in the courtroom. Failure to Appear If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony and you do not appear on your court date, a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest. If a bench warrant is issued, you need to report to the court on a Tuesday for walk-in court, turn yourself into local law enforcement or contact an attorney who can advise you. If you are appearing for walk-in court please make sure you check in at the clerk’s office located at 532 Oak Street, Colusa, CA 95932 before 12:30p.m. Anyone who checks-in after 12:30p.m. for walk-in court will not be seen. No shorts, tank tops, bare feet are allowed in the courtroom. Public Defender The Public Defender may be appointed to represent defendants involved in a criminal case who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Eligibility is determined by established financial guidelines. Colusa County does not have a Public Defenders Office. If you are eligible for a Public Defender one will be appointed by the Court and his/her contact information will be provided to you. District Attorney The District Attorney’s Office represents the People of Colusa County and is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in Court. The Office of the District Attorney is located at 310 6th Street, Colusa, CA 95932 and can be reached at (530) 458-0545. Payment Options Payment by credit card, check or money order Credit card payments can be made in person at Clerk’s Office. Please indicate your case number on your check or money order and include your full name. Do NOT send cash. Mail or deliver your check or money order to: 532 Oak Street Colusa, CA 95932 Online Payment Pay Online with your Visa©, MasterCard©, or Discover© card. Frequently Asked Questions: Criminal How can I get more information on my criminal case? You can search for basic information on your case using our online index, or you can call the criminal division at (530) 458-5149 option 4 to speak to a deputy clerk who will assist you with limited case information over the phone. You can find out if you have fines owing, if a warrant exists or if you have a court date and the date, time and department of the hearing. I just learned I have a warrant out for my arrest. What can I do? You can appear for walk-in court on a Tuesday, turn yourself in to law enforcement or contact an attorney who can advise you. If you are appearing for walk-in court please make sure you check in at the clerk’s office located at 532 Oak Street, Colusa, CA 95932 before 12:30p.m. Anyone who checks-in after 12:30p.m. for walk-in court will not be seen. No shorts, tank tops, bare feet are allowed in the courtroom. When and where are in-custody arraignments held? In-custody arraignments are held as needed upon availability of the Court. Please contact the criminal division at (530)458-5149 option 4 after 9:00a.m. for more information regarding time and department of in-custody arraignments. Most in-custody defendants are placed on calendar the morning of court and may not appear on the court calendar. How long should I plan to be in court? As a defendant, you should expect to be in Court for a substantial portion of the day to take care of all possible matters. what should I do when I come to court? Check to see if your name is on the calendar outside the courtroom. If your name is not on the list, please check in with the Clerk’s Office located at 532 Oak Street, Colusa, CA 95932. The deputy clerks will let you know what time your case will be heard and in which department. How do I find out which department my case is being heard in? Calendars for non-confidential matters are available on this website by department. Please visit the Online Case Index to search for your case by party name or case number. What should I do if I was scheduled to appear in court and my name doesn't appear on the calendar? Check in with the Clerk's Office located at 532 Oak Street, Colusa, CA 95932. The deputy clerks will let you know what time your case will be heard and in which department. How can I obtain copies of my file? You may ask for copies in person or submit a request by mail. Copies are $.50 per page, with an additional certification fee of $40.00 per certification, if necessary. When requesting copies by mail, please specify the document(s) you are requesting, and include the case number and the party names and approximate dates of the document(s). If the case number is unknown, there is an additional $15.00 search fee per name required. We will need the full name of the party along with the approximate date of the case and any other information that may assist in locating the file for you. For both, include a self-addressed stamped envelope along with a check or money order, payable to Colusa Superior Court. You may note your check “not to exceed $XX.00” and we will determine the actual cost based on your request and send a receipt back with your copies. Is my case information open or viewable to the public and what can they see? Yes. Anyone can review a case that has been filed with the court. In person at the Clerk's Office the entire file is viewable by the public except for any confidential information such as police reports, probation reports or any document deemed confidential under the law. Online, viewable information includes case type, case description, charges, filing date, events and dispositions. How can I petition to have charges dismissed from my record after conviction? If you were convicted of a non-motor vehicle related infraction, misdemeanor or felony and meet the guidelines listed in Penal Code 1203.4, you or an attorney can file a Petition per PC 1203.4a and Order for Petition per PC 1203.4a to have the charges dismissed from your record. These forms are located on the Judicial Council of California Forms section. Further information is available here or self-help can be located on the Judicial Council of California website.
A Criminal Action is the procedure by which a person accused of committing a crime is charged and brought to trial. After evidence is presented from the prosecution and defense, a decision is made as to the person’s guilt, and if found guilty the accused is sentenced according to law. Overview In all criminal cases, the defendant is presumed to be innocent. The prosecutor must prove each element o
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