Riverside County Superior Court
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| Superior Court of California, County of Riverside | |
|---|---|
 Riverside Historic Courthouse in 2009 | |
 Interactive map of Superior Court of California, County of Riverside | |
| Established | 1893 |
| Jurisdiction | Riverside County, California |
| Location | |
| Appeals to | California Court of Appeal for the Fourth District, Division Two |
| Website | riverside |
| Presiding Judge | |
| Currently | Hon. Jacqueline C. Jackson[1] |
| Since | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Lead position ends | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Assistant Presiding Judge | |
| Currently | Hon. Dean Benjamini[1] |
| Since | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Court Executive Officer | |
| Currently | Jason Galkin[2] |
| Since | May 22, 2023 |
The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, also known as the Riverside County Superior Court, is the California superior courts with jurisdiction over Riverside County.
Riverside County was formed in 1893 from San Bernardino and San Diego counties.
The cornerstone for the first permanent Riverside County Courthouse was laid on May 7, 1903, and the building was completed in June 1904.[3][4] The Beaux Arts courthouse occupies nearly one city block and is modeled on the Grand Palais in Paris.[5] Franklin P. Burnham is credited as the architect.[6]
Riverside County Courthouse, 1906
c. 1910
Interior view, c. 1910
Postcard, dated prior to 1919
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Elections
The 2024 Riverside County, California Superior Court election was held on March 5, 2024, and November 5, 2024, to elect the judge of Riverside County, California. It saw the election of Elizabeth Tucker.
Results
First round
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald Pfohl | 151,156 | 44.48 |
| Elizabeth Tucker | 143,706 | 42.28 |
| Jeffrey Kirk | 44,993 | 13.24 |
| Total Votes | 339,855 | 100 |
First Round Results by incorporated city
- Tucker — 60-70%
- Tucker — 50-60%
- Tucker — 40-50%
- Pfohl — 40-50%
- Pfohl — 50-60%
- Pfohl — 60-70%
Runoff
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Tucker | 483,252 | 58.06% |
| Gerald Pfohl | 349,075 | 41.94% |
| Total votes | 832,327 | 100 |
Runoff Results by incorporated city
- Tucker — 70-80%
- Tucker — 60-70%
- Tucker — 50-60%
- Pfohl — 50-60%
