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"M" Street Courthouse
Fresno County's infractions location — criminal and traffic infractions specifically, not general felony or misdemeanor criminal matters.
Table Of Contents
Courthouse Overview
What the "M" Street Courthouse handles and who it serves.
Hours & Contact
Calendar days, counter hours, and the 24-hour jail window.
Reviews
What Fresno County families say about working with us.
Bail Options & Charges
What a bond costs and the charges we handle.
Parking & Directions
Getting there, screening, and what to bring.
Departments & Case Types
Arraignment, misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic.
How To Post Bail
The legal framework and the practical steps.
Nearby Jails
Where the bond is actually posted.
Related Courthouses & Cities
Other Fresno County court locations and the cities served here.
Courthouse FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we get most.
the "M" Street Courthouse — The court's criminal and traffic infractions location
"M" Street Courthouse handles a specific, narrower docket than the county's main courthouse — criminal infractions and traffic infractions specifically, not general felony or misdemeanor criminal matters.
That distinction matters when a warrant is involved. An ignored infraction can still produce a bail figure and a bench warrant, and people are genuinely surprised to be arrested over what started as a traffic citation. If a case here has escalated into a custody situation, the booking still runs through the downtown jail complex.
If the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony, this is not the building. General criminal matters are heard at the Fresno County Courthouse on Van Ness Avenue.
At A Glance
- Address
- 2317 Tuolumne Street, Fresno, CA 93721-1220
- Phone
- (559) 457-1700
- Clerk's Office
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- Docket
- Criminal infractions and traffic infractions
- Not Heard Here
- General felony and misdemeanor criminal matters — those go to the main courthouse
- Nearest Jail
- Fresno County Main Jail, 1225 M Street
Hours & Contact
Clerk's Office
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Court Calendar
Weekdays, excluding court holidays. The notice to appear prints the department and time.
Weekends & Holidays
Closed.
Jail Release Window
The Fresno County jails process bail around the clock.
Contact
- Courthouse phone: (559) 457-1700
- Court website: fresno.courts.ca.gov
- 2317 Tuolumne Street, Fresno, CA 93721
- A closed courthouse does not stop a release. A bond posted at 2am on a Sunday is posted — the courthouse is simply not part of that transaction.
- If someone is arrested Friday evening and no bond is posted, the first appearance generally waits for the next court day. That is the single biggest reason families post before the hearing rather than after it.
- Court holidays follow the court's own list, not the federal one. Check fresno.courts.ca.gov before assuming a Monday is open.
What We Have Not Confirmed
- — Every Fresno County Superior Court location sits inside the city of Fresno — no other city in the county hosts a branch courthouse. What the court does not publish is a case-by-case assignment between its Fresno locations, so the courthouse printed on the notice to appear remains the authoritative answer for any specific case.
- — These hours and this phone number come from the court's own published locations directory and are worth a final currency check before relying on them.
What Families Say
“Our son was booked downtown on a Saturday and the courthouse was closed until Monday. They posted the bond that night and explained exactly which courthouse the case would be heard at.”
Marisol R. · Fresno County, CA
“I had no idea the jail and the courthouse were two different places in two different cities. One phone call and they handled all of it. No office visit, everything signed from my kitchen table.”
David K. · Fresno County, CA
“Straight answers about what it would cost before I paid anything, and they put the court date in writing so we could not miss it. That mattered more than anything else.”
Angela T. · Fresno County, CA
Bail Options & Charges We Handle
California bail premiums are set by statute under Insurance Code §1800 and run 10% of the face amount of the bond. Qualifying cosigners can start with as low as 1% down on a written payment plan.
| Bail Amount | 10% Premium | As Low As 1% Down |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $500 | $50 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 | $100 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 | $250 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 | $500 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $250,000 | $25,000 | $2,500 |
DUI / DWI Bail Bonds
24-hour bail for drunk-driving arrests under Vehicle Code §23152.
Domestic Violence Bail Bonds
Bail and protective-order guidance for PC §273.5 and §243(e)(1) cases.
Drug Possession & Drug Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for possession, sales, trafficking, and prescription-related cases.
Theft Bail Bonds
Bail for petty theft, grand theft, shoplifting, and receipt of stolen property.
Burglary Bail Bonds
Bail for first-degree, second-degree, and auto burglary under PC §459.
Robbery Bail Bonds
Bail for armed and unarmed robbery charges under PC §211.
Warrant Bail Bonds
Clear bench warrants and arrest warrants fast without unnecessary jail time.
Elder Abuse Bail Bonds
Bail for financial, physical, or neglect-based elder abuse charges.
Manslaughter Bail Bonds
Bail for voluntary, involuntary, and vehicular manslaughter under PC §192.
Murder Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for first-degree and second-degree murder charges under PC §187.
Misdemeanor Bail Bonds
Bail for misdemeanors with quick release and flexible payment plans.
Felony Bail Bonds
Bail for felony charges and serious criminal allegations.
Traffic & Vehicle Code Bail Bonds
Bail for reckless driving, hit-and-run, and suspended-license arrests.
Assault & Battery Bail Bonds
Bail for simple battery, assault, and aggravated assault cases.
Failure To Appear (FTA) Bail Bonds
Bail for FTA warrants and missed court dates.
Probation Violation Bail Bonds
Bail for technical and substantive probation violations.
Weapons Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for illegal firearm, concealed carry, and weapons allegations.
Federal Charge Bail Bonds
Bail for federal court charges and pretrial release.
Immigration Bonds
Bonds for ICE detainers and immigration court proceedings.
Parking & Directions
Getting There & Parking
All five Fresno County Superior Court locations sit inside the city of Fresno, and the main cluster is in the downtown government district around Van Ness Avenue, O Street and M Street. Metered street parking and public lots serve the area; give yourself extra time on a weekday morning calendar.
Security Screening
Every Fresno County Superior Court location is a secured building — everyone passes through weapons screening at the entrance. Arrive early enough that the line is not the reason a hearing is missed.
What To Bring
Photo ID, the notice to appear or case number, and any paperwork the court sent. If you are meeting us to sign bond paperwork, we tell you exactly what we need before you leave the house.
Confirm Before You Drive
The court's own site at fresno.courts.ca.gov is the authoritative source for the next date and department. A third-party records site is not. Confirm there, or call us and we will confirm it for you.
Departments & Case Types
Criminal Infractions
Non-jailable criminal infractions filed in Fresno County are heard here rather than at the main courthouse.
Traffic Infractions
Vehicle code infractions — the everyday citation docket, and the source of most warrants that surprise people years later.
Failure To Appear
An ignored infraction can produce a bench warrant and a bail figure. That warrant is what turns a citation into an arrest.
Beyond Infractions
Misdemeanor and felony criminal matters are not heard at this location — the main Fresno County Courthouse on Van Ness Avenue handles those.
How To Post Bail For A the "M" Street Courthouse Case
Bail Is Set At Booking
Under California Penal Code §1269b, the county bail schedule sets an amount at booking, before anyone sees a judge. That is the figure a bond is written against.
Penal Code §1269bThe Court Can Change It
Penal Code §1270.1 requires a hearing before release on certain serious charges, and the judge can raise, lower, or set conditions at arraignment.
Penal Code §1270.1The Premium Is Regulated
Insurance Code §1800 governs bail premiums in California. Ten percent of the bond, with as low as 1% down for qualifying cosigners on a written plan.
Insurance Code §1800Ability To Pay Matters
In re Humphrey (2021) requires courts to consider whether a person can actually afford the amount set, and Article I §12 governs when bail can be denied outright.
In re Humphrey (2021)Bail can be denied entirely in a narrow set of cases under Article I, §12 of the California Constitution. In every other case there is an amount, and an amount can be bonded.
Nearby Jails — Where The Bond Is Posted
A bond is filed at the facility physically holding the defendant, not at the courthouse. In Fresno County that is a Sheriff's Office detention facility in downtown Fresno — Main Jail, North Annex, West Annex or the Satellite Jail — where booking and release run around the clock.
Fresno County Main Jail
1225 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721
The anchor of the downtown custody complex, built in 1989 and connected by underground tunnel to North Annex and West Annex — and to the main courthouse itself. This is where most Fresno County bonds are filed.
Fresno County Main Jail bail bonds guideNorth Annex Jail
1265 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Built in 1993, immediately beside Main Jail and connected by the same tunnel. Departments 95 and 96 sit at this same address.
North Annex Jail bail bonds guideWest Annex Jail
2208 Merced Street, Fresno, CA
Opened in December 2024, replacing the South Annex Jail that closed on December 14, 2024 after operating since 1947. If older paperwork says South Annex, this is the current building.
West Annex Jail bail bonds guideSatellite Jail
110 "M" Street, Fresno, CA 93721
A separate minimum-security facility about two miles south of the downtown complex — real, distinct, and not connected by the tunnel system.
Satellite Jail bail bonds guidethe "M" Street Courthouse Bail FAQs
Can a felony be heard at "M" Street?
No. This location is published for criminal and traffic infractions. Felony and misdemeanor matters are heard at the main Fresno County Courthouse at 1100 Van Ness Avenue.
Can a traffic ticket really lead to an arrest?
Yes, indirectly. Ignoring an infraction can produce a bench warrant with a bail amount attached, and that warrant is what results in a booking. We post those bonds the same way we post any other.
Can I post bail at the "M" Street Courthouse?
No. A bond is posted at the facility physically holding the defendant — in Fresno County that is one of the four downtown jail facilities — not at the courthouse. The courthouse is where the case is heard.
How do I confirm my case is really at this courthouse?
The notice to appear names the courthouse and the department. If you do not have it, the court's own site at fresno.courts.ca.gov is the authoritative source. Fresno County Superior Court does not publish a simple city-by-city criminal assignment list, so the paperwork governs.
What does a bail bond cost in Fresno County?
California bail premiums are regulated under Insurance Code §1800 and run 10% of the face amount of the bond. Qualifying cosigners can start with as low as 1% down on a written payment plan.
Should we wait for the hearing to see if the judge lowers bail?
Usually not. Waiting means days in custody downtown for a reduction that may not come. Posting first means the defendant is home for that hearing — and if the judge does reduce bail, they were released for the days in between rather than sitting in a cell.
What happens if a court date here is missed?
The court can forfeit the bond and issue a bench warrant the same day. Under Penal Code §1305 there is a limited statutory window, generally 180 days with possible extensions, to return the defendant to court before forfeiture becomes a judgment against the cosigner — call us immediately rather than waiting.
Is the courthouse open at night or on weekends?
No. Fresno County Superior Court runs a weekday calendar and closes for court holidays. The county jails do not. A bond can be posted at any hour, and release does not require the courthouse to be open.
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We answer around the clock, we tell you what it costs before you pay anything, and we put the next court date in writing so nobody misses it.