Name Change Assistance

This state trial court is an L. A. County Superior Court with jurisdiction over civil, criminal and juvenile and adult traffic cases that take place in the cities of Glendale, La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta and Montrose. Name change assistance is also provided. There are no geographic restrictions; however, the court only hears small claims cases within their jurisdiction.

This court has limited jurisdiction over civil cases involving no more than $25,000. It also has jurisdiction over criminal cases which involve misdemeanor offenses that are punishable by a fine or less than 12 months imprisonment in county jails, or both; in violations of laws such as theft, traffic and vagrancy; and conducts preliminary hearings for felony offenses such as arson, burglary and murder.