2017 State of the Court

The Work of the Judiciary The judicial officers of San Bernardino Superior Court serve the largest county by geographical size in the nation, supporting 24,741 residents per judicial officer and hear every case type under California law.

10,200

Civil Unlimited (2011-Present) After three years of decline, civil unlimited filings have increased by 7 percent during the past year.

10,000

9,800

9,600

9,400

9,200

9,000

8,800

FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16

Unlimited Civil

22,000

Civil limited (2011-Present)

20,000

After a 43 percent decline over four years, civil limited filings are starting to increase.

18,000

16,000

14,000

12,000

10,000

FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16

Limited Civil

Unlawful Detainers & Small Claims (2011-Present)

19,000

18,000

17,000

Unlawful detainer filings have decreased by 27 percent since fiscal year 2011-12. Small claims filings are rising after four years of decline.

16,000

15,000

14,000

13,000

FY11-12 FY12-13 FY13-14 FY14-15 FY15-16

Unlawful Detainers

Small Claims

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