William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse

Background Information

The William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse (WRRFRC) is the newest addition to the Sacramento Superior Court. Built in 1999, this modern facility houses those divisions within the Court handling family-related matters, such as Dissolutions, Probate matters, and Juvenile Dependency cases.

Also located within the WRRFRC are the offices of the Sheriff's Civil Division, the Self-Help Center, the Office of Family Court Services, and the Family Law Facilitator's Office.

Matters heard and/or processed

The following matters are heard and/or processed at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse. Information on case type definitions.

Trials and Hearings Heard

• Family law cases, which include dissolutions, legal separation, and nullity; domestic violence; family support; paternity; minor emancipation; and minor name change petitions.
• Civil harassment
• Adoptions
• Probate matters, which include guardianship, conservatorship, and wills and estates
• Juvenile dependency cases

Case Processing Support Services

• Family law, civil harassment, probate, juvenile dependency adoption support services (filing of documents, payment of fees, review of files, and case processing)
• Self-Help Center
• Family Court Services
• Family Law Facilitator's Office

Court Departments

The following departments are located at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse.

• Departments 120 through 129 - Second Floor
• Departments 130 through 135 - Third Floor

A complete listing of department locations is available on directories located on the first floor behind the Information Booth and near the elevators.

Nearby Services

The following services are available in or near the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse:

• Copy Machines - Available in Rooms 101, 113, 214, and 316; $0.25 per page. Copy cards can be purchased at the dispensers located in Room 100. The dispensers accept only $1.00 bills. The cards come pre-loaded with $0.50, but customers can reload them for $0.25 per copy at the copiers (not the dispensers), up to a limit of $25.00. The money box at the copier accepts nickels, dimes, quarters, $1.00 and $5.00 bills.
• Vending Machines - Vending machines and a snack area are located on the first floor.
• Public Telephones - Located on the first floor.
• Children's Waiting Room - A Children's Waiting Room is located in Room 111 on the first floor.
• Banking Services - An ATM is located on the first floor; an office of the Golden 1 Credit Union is located at 7770 College Town Drive.
• Nearby Restaurants - Folsom Boulevard, two blocks north of WRRFRC, has many restaurants in all price ranges.

Interactive Map to the Courthouse

Use the map search above to find nearby businesses, restaurants, etc. or to get directions from a specific location.

Public Transportation

Information on public transportation options in and around the Sacramento area:

• Sacramento Regional Transit - external link
• Yolo County Transportation District - external link
• Roseville Transit - external link
• Elk Grove Transit Services (E-Tran) - external link
• Amtrak - external link

Driving Directions

From the Bay Area and points west

• Take the Interstate 80 freeway to Highway 50 eastbound (toward Lake Tahoe). Exit at the Howe Avenue/Power Inn Road exit. Turn right onto southbound Power Inn Road. Turn left at the Ramona Road stoplight. Parking is available at the rear of the building.

From North Sacramento and points north

• Take Interstate 80 to Interstate 5 south. At the interchange with Highway 50, take Highway 50 eastbound (toward Lake Tahoe). Exit at Howe Avenue/Power Inn Road. Turn right onto southbound Power Inn Road. Turn left at the Ramona Road stoplight. Parking is available at the rear of the building or
• Take Interstate 5 south. At the interchange with Highway 50, take Highway 50 eastbound (toward Lake Tahoe). Exit at the Howe Avenue/Power Inn Road exit. Turn right onto southbound Power Inn Road. Turn left at the Ramona Road stoplight. Parking is available at the rear of the building.

From South Sacramento and points south

• Take Interstate 5 north. At the interchange with Highway 50, take Highway 50 eastbound (toward Lake Tahoe). Exit at Howe Avenue/Power Inn Road. Turn right onto southbound Power Inn Road. Turn left at the Ramona Road stoplight. Parking is available at the rear of the building or
• Take Highway 99 north. At the interchange, follow the signs leading to eastbound Highway 50 (toward Lake Tahoe). Exit at Howe Avenue/Power Inn Road. Turn right onto southbound Power Inn Road. Turn left at the Ramona Road stoplight. Parking is available at the rear of the building.

From Rancho Cordova, Folsom, and points east

• Take Highway 50 west. Exit at Howe Avenue/Power Inn Road. Turn left onto southbound Power Inn Road. Turn left at the Ramona Road stoplight. Parking is available at the rear of the building.

Parking Information

Public parking is available behind the courthouse at a cost of $2.00 for the first hour and $1.00 per hour for additional hours or any portion thereof with an 8-hour maximum. There is no charge if you are in the lot for 10 minutes or less.

Both elevators and stairs are available upon leaving the parking lot to walk to the courthouse. Customers may be dropped off at the entrance to the building, in the drop-off area denoted with white stripes. Handicap parking is available directly in front of the building and there are also handicap parking spaces in the public lot near the elevators.