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.

How bail connects to this court

People who post bail are released with a promise to appear at their scheduled court dates. Cases tied to this courthouse usually start with an arraignment within a few days of booking. Missing a date here can lead to a bench warrant and a new failure to appear charge, so it is important to know when and where to show up. When we post a bond, we make sure the co-signer understands the appearance obligations that come with it.

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