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Modesto, CA
Joined March 2018
Court Closure – Native American Day In observance of Native American Day, all Stanislaus County Superior Court locations will be closed on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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The Court will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day.
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The Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shaundeep “Shaun” Wahid to serve as a Judge of the Stanislaus County Superior Court. Read the full announcement at: stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/new…
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Please note changes to Judicial Assignments effective July 6, 2026: stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/gen…
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The judges of the Superior Court of CA, County of Stanislaus, have confirmed Judge Kellee Westbrook as Presiding Judge following the resignation of Judge Sonny Sandhu, who recently was nominated to serve as an Associate Justice of the California Fifth District Court of Appeal.
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Stanislaus County Superior Court will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, for the 4th of July, Independence Day holiday.
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Please be advised the Court will be closed on Friday, June 19th.
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Reminder of upcoming calendar changes effective Monday, June 8th. Judge M. Mumford will relocate to Department 9 while Judge K. Westbrook will relocate to Department 7. Full details may be found at: stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/new…
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The Court is pleased to announce the Governor's Nomination of Presiding Judge, Sonny S. Sandhu, to the Fifth District Court of Appeal. Please follow link below to the court's media release: stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/new…
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The Court announces relocation of two courtrooms in the Modesto Courthouse effective Monday, June 8, 2026. Judge Mumford will relocate to Dept. 7, continuing to hear assigned felony calendar, and Judge K. Westbrook will relocate to Dept. 9, continuing to hear misdemeanor matters.
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The Court will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.
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A productive visit highlighting judicial and legislative collaboration was held March 13 with Assemblymember Juan Alanis. A brief tour of the New Modesto Courthouse with Presiding Judge Sonny Sandhu and Assistant Presiding Judge Kellee C. Westbrook was part of the event.
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The Court will be closed on Thursday, February 12th.
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The 42nd Mock Trial Championship was held Feb 3, featuring Gregori High and Turlock High. The Scott Steffen Championship Trophy was awarded to Gregori. Judge Villalobos presided and Judge Israels presented The Wray Ladine Inn of Court Spirit of Stanislaus County Mock Trial Award.
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Apply to serve on the Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury by April 15th and make a difference in your community. #civilgrandjury
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The court will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, for New Year's Day. Court operations will resume on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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The Court will be closed Thursday, December 25th.
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The Court will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27-28, 2025 for Thanksgiving holiday.
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Presiding Judge Sonny Sandhu brought #ConstitutionMonth to life for 100+ 4th graders at Lucas Elementary! Students learned the Constitution, 3 branches of government & civic values through #JudgesInTheClassroom—showing real excitement for democracy!
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