West Sacramento Branch Court in West Sacramento, CA

Status: Yolo County does not operate a separate branch court in West Sacramento. All West Sacramento court matters are heard at the Yolo County Courthouse in Woodland.

Where cases are heard: Yolo County Courthouse, 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695

Court System: Yolo County Superior Court

If you were arrested in West Sacramento — by the West Sacramento Police Department, the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office, or any other Yolo County agency — your court case will be heard at the Yolo County Courthouse in Woodland. Yolo County operates a single, consolidated court facility (opened in 2015) that handles all case types from across the county, including the four cities of Woodland, Davis, West Sacramento, and Winters.

Where Cases Are Heard

The Yolo County Courthouse at 1000 Main Street in Woodland handles:

• Criminal cases — felony and misdemeanor matters originating in West Sacramento (Criminal Division: (530) 406-6705)
• Civil cases — Civil Division: (530) 406-6704
• Traffic cases — Traffic Division: (530) 406-6702
• Family law, juvenile, probate, and small claims

In-custody arraignments are held Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Department 1.

The courthouse is roughly 15 miles northwest of West Sacramento via I-5 to Woodland, or via Highway 113 from Davis. Plan for around 20-25 minutes of drive time, depending on traffic.

For more details on the courthouse — including parking, security, and what to expect at a hearing — see our Yolo County Courthouse page.

If You Have Questions About Your Case

If you’ve received paperwork that mentions a West Sacramento court date, the hearing is almost certainly at the Woodland courthouse — check the address on the notice. If anything is unclear, contact the appropriate division at the numbers above to confirm.

If your case involves an arrest by the West Sacramento Police Department, they can be reached at (916) 617-4900 for general inquiries. Misdemeanor warrant surrender bookings are offered every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the West Sacramento Police Department.

If you’re facing charges in Yolo County, our team is ready to help. The sooner we’re involved, the more options we have for protecting your record and your future. Learn how we defend Yolo County criminal cases.

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