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Fresno Superior Court
Court Commissioner
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A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.
$136,197 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Court Commissioner Fresno Superior Court - 3.2 Fresno, CA Job Details Full-time $208,017.89 a year 10 hours ago Benefits 457(b) AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Dependent care reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Juvenile justice system Courtroom procedure Legal argument analysis Non-CDL Class C Bar Full Job Description Description The initial submission deadline for applications to be considered is Friday, October 9, 2026. Tentative Recruitment Activities Initial Interviews to be held the week of October 26 , 2026 Final Selection Interviews to be held the week of November 16, 2026 All application materials must be received in NeoGov to be considered for review. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted. A resume will not be considered in lieu of a completed application. The Fresno Superior Court has an employment opportunity for the Court Commissioner classification. Court Commissioners perform various judicial functions as prescribed by law or conferred by the Court. Commissioners may be assigned to any court location for any assignment or may be assigned night/weekend Emergency Protective Order and related duties as assigned by the Presiding Judge. Typical Tasks 1. Act as a temporary judge in Superior Court cases pursuant to stipulation of counsel or parties; conduct a daily court calendar; preside over hearings and trials; make rulings, findings, judgments and orders. 2. Arraign defendants; grant continuances, hear, review and rule on or determine a variety of petitions, motions or other actions; take evidence from concerned parties and other witnesses; make or recommend appropriate court orders; accept pleas and impose sentences; set cases for hearings and trials; and conduct court and jury trials. 3. Conduct judicial hearings in family support cases involving Title IV of the Social Security Act, and cases filed by the Department of Child Support Services to establish paternity and other child support-related matters. May act as a judge pro-tem in such matters, or as a commissioner making findings and recommendations for review by a judge of the Superior Court. 4. Perform one or more of the functions of a probate commissioner, including review of pleadings and accountings in probate, guardianship, conservatorship and related matters; approving creditors' claims, ex parte orders and other probate actions; and presiding over probate proceedings as assigned. 5. Preside over proceedings involving such matters as criminal and traffic arraignments, hearings and trials of infractions, misdemeanors and felonies, including day and evening court sessions as assigned. 6. Preside over proceedings in civil and small claims actions. 7. Review court files, documents, and related materials to assess cases prior to and following hearings. Prepare court documents, records, reports, correspondence and other written materials pertaining to case findings. 8. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Presiding Judge.