Blythe Courthouse

The Blythe Courthouse on North Broadway serves the Palo Verde Valley along the Arizona border. It keeps local cases in Blythe rather than sending them hours west across the desert.

About this courthouse

• The only court serving the remote Palo Verde Valley.
• Located on North Broadway in Blythe near the Colorado River.
• Handles local criminal and traffic matters for the far eastern county.
• Pairs with the Blythe Jail in the same community.

What to expect at the Blythe court

As the only court for the Palo Verde Valley, Blythe keeps cases local rather than sending them three hours west. Paired with the Blythe jail in the same town, it is where a remote arrest is both held and heard, which is exactly why posting bail by phone matters out here.

How bail connects to the Blythe Courthouse

People who post bail are released with a promise to appear at their scheduled dates. Cases tied to the Blythe Courthouse usually begin with an arraignment within a few court days of booking. Missing a date here can trigger a bench warrant and a new failure to appear charge, so the co-signer needs to know when and where to show up. We walk through those appearance obligations before anyone signs.

The paired jail

People with cases at the Blythe Courthouse are commonly booked at the Blythe Jail. If your loved one is in custody, that is usually where to start. You can review official court details on the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside website.

Need bail posted before a hearing here? Call 951.405.4440 and we will confirm the amount and handle the paperwork by phone.

Cities served by the Blythe courthouse