Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Can a criminal prosecution be moved from municipal court to superior court?

I know that a criminal case can be remanded to a lower court, but can a criminal prosecution be moved from municipal court to superior court?

What would be the circumstances? (ie: as the investigation proceeds more details come to light or the revelation of a previous conviction for a similar offense?)

Is there anything that the victim should provide the prosecuting attorney regarding that kind of information?


Asked on 3/13/09, 1:21 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Can a criminal prosecution be moved from municipal court to superior court?

There is no longer a municipal court, hasn't been in some years, it's all consolidated in Superior Court.

If you're talking about reducing charges from felony to misdemeanor, that's a different animal, handled by plea bargaining. If that's actually the case, and you're serious about getting counsel, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 3/13/09, 2:37 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Can a criminal prosecution be moved from municipal court to superior court?

The distinction between California's municipal and superior courts was abolished several years ago. They're all superior courts now.

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Answered on 3/13/09, 2:57 pm


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