The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, also known as the Riverside County Superior Court, is the branch of the California superior courts with jurisdiction over Riverside County.
History
Riverside County was formed in 1893 from San Bernardino and San Diego counties. The cornerstone for the first permanent Riverside County Courthouse was laid on May 7, 1903, and the building was completed in June 1904. The Beaux Arts courthouse occupies nearly one city block and is modeled on the Grand Palais in Paris. Franklin P. Burnham is credited as the architect.
Venues
Riverside County Superior Court has fifteen courthouses divided into three regions: Western Banning Corona Moreno Valley Riverside (county seat) Mid-County Hemet Murrieta Temecula Desert Blythe Indio Palm Springs
Exterior view of the Court House in Riverside, ca.1910 (CHS-5280).jpgRiverside County Court House.jpgScale of justice 2.svg