The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, also known as the Riverside County Superior Court, is the California superior courts with jurisdiction over Riverside County.
| Superior Court of California, County of Riverside | |
|---|---|
 Riverside Historic Courthouse in 2009 | |
 Interactive map of Superior Court of California, County of Riverside | |
| Established | 1893 |
| Jurisdiction | Riverside County, California |
| Location | |
| Appeals to | California Court of Appeal for the Fourth District, Division Two |
| Website | riverside |
| Presiding Judge | |
| Currently | Hon. Jacqueline C. Jackson[1] |
| Since | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Lead position ends | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Assistant Presiding Judge | |
| Currently | Hon. Dean Benjamini[1] |
| Since | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Court Executive Officer | |
| Currently | Jason Galkin[2] |
| Since | May 22, 2023 |
History
editRiverside 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.[3][4] The Beaux Arts courthouse occupies nearly one city block and is modeled on the Grand Palais in Paris.[5] Franklin P. Burnham is credited as the architect.[6]
Riverside County Courthouse, 1906
c. 1910
Interior view, c. 1910
Postcard, dated prior to 1919
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Election history
editThe 2024 Riverside County, California Superior Court election was held on March 5, 2024, and November 5, 2024, to elect the judge of Riverside County, California. It saw the election of Elizabeth Tucker.
2024
editFirst round
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First Round Results by incorporated city
- Tucker — 60-70%
- Tucker — 50-60%
- Tucker — 40-50%
- Pfohl — 40-50%
- Pfohl — 50-60%
- Pfohl — 60-70%
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald Pfohl | 151,156 | 44.48 |
| Elizabeth Tucker | 143,706 | 42.28 |
| Jeffrey Kirk | 44,993 | 13.24 |
| Total Votes | 339,855 | 100 |
Runoff
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Runoff Results by incorporated city
- Tucker — 70-80%
- Tucker — 60-70%
- Tucker — 50-60%
- Pfohl — 50-60%
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Tucker | 483,252 | 58.06% |
| Gerald Pfohl | 349,075 | 41.94% |
| Total votes | 832,327 | 100 |
Venues
editThis article needs to be updated. (May 2026) |
Riverside Hall of Justice, 4100 Main St (Riverside)
Riverside Historic Courthouse, 4050 Main St (Riverside)
Southwest Juvenile, 30755-G Auld Rd (Murrieta)
As of 2019, Riverside County Superior Court has fifteen courthouses divided into three regions:[9]
- Western
- Banning
- Corona
- Moreno Valley
- Riverside (county seat) (4 distinct courthouses)
- Mid-County
- Desert
- Blythe
- Indio (2 distinct courthouses)
- Palm Springs
References
edit- 1 2 "Riverside Superior Court Judges Elect Hon. Jacqueline C. Jackson as Presiding Judge and Hon. Dean Benjamini as Assistanct Presiding Judge for Calendar Years 2025 and 2026" (PDF) (Press release). Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. January 15, 2025. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
- ↑ "Riverside County Superior Court Appoints New Court Executive Officer" (PDF) (Press release). Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. April 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
- ↑ Hunneman, John (August 25, 2010). "Riverside's historical courthouse". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ↑ Hiltner, Nita (September 25, 2010). "Riverside County Historic Courthouse up to billing". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ↑ "Riverside County". California Supreme Court Historical Society. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ↑ "Historic Landmarks in Riverside" (PDF). U.S. Masters Swimming. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ↑ "March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election" (PDF).
- ↑ "November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election" (PDF).
- ↑ "Fast Facts" (PDF). Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
External links
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