The Larson Justice Center in Indio is the family law courthouse the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside designates for the Coachella Valley and the rest of the county's desert region.
What This Guide Covers: The Larson Justice Center's address and role, its Family Law Assistance Center, and what to bring when you file. For the full California divorce process specific to this county, see our Riverside County divorce guide.
The Larson Justice Center
The Larson Justice Center is located at 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201. Under Riverside County's regional family law filing order, it is the designated courthouse for the desert region, generally covering Indio, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Coachella, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Desert Hot Springs. If your address falls within this region, this is where you would file your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form FL-100) and related paperwork.
Family Law Assistance Center and Self-Help
The Larson Justice Center houses a Family Law Assistance Center with lowered counters, alongside the county's broader Self-Help Information Center services. Riverside County's Family Law Facilitators, attorneys with family law experience, provide free assistance to people who do not have attorneys with petitions, responses, Department of Child Support Services questions, and support calculations, and can help with preparing forms, though they cannot go to court with you.
Current hours and appointment requirements can change. Confirm directly on the Riverside Superior Court's website, or by phone, before making a trip to the Larson Justice Center for self-help assistance.
If You Live Outside the Desert Region
Riverside County splits family law filings into four regions under a court administrative order. If you don't live in the desert region, your case is filed elsewhere instead:
- Riverside Family Law Courthouse (western region, including the city of Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Corona)
- Menifee Justice Center (mid-county region, including Menifee, Hemet, and Temecula)
- Blythe courthouse (Palo Verde Valley region, near the Arizona border)
Confirm your correct regional courthouse on the court's website before filing, since filing in the wrong region can require a transfer.
What to Bring When You File
Filing requirements are set statewide, not by individual courthouse.
- Your completed Petition (Form FL-100) and Summons (Form FL-110), signed where required
- Copies of each form (confirm the Larson Justice Center's current copy requirements)
- The filing fee, or a completed Request to Waive Court Fees (Form FW-001) if you qualify
- A photo ID
For the full statewide filing process, see How to File for Divorce in California Without a Lawyer, and for every form referenced above, see our complete California divorce forms hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I file my divorce at the Larson Justice Center?
If you live in Riverside County's desert region, generally Indio, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Coachella, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, or Desert Hot Springs, this is your designated family law courthouse under the Riverside Superior Court's regional filing order. Other regions file at the Riverside Family Law Courthouse, the Menifee Justice Center, or the Blythe courthouse instead.
Where is the Larson Justice Center located?
At 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201, per the Riverside Superior Court's own location listing.
Is there self-help assistance at the Larson Justice Center?
Yes. The Larson Justice Center houses a Family Law Assistance Center and Self-Help Information Center, per the Riverside Superior Court. Current hours and appointment formats are published on the court's website and can change, so confirm before visiting.
Can Virdix tell me whether my case belongs at the Larson Justice Center?
Virdix prepares the Judicial Council forms your case needs, but confirming your specific regional courthouse depends on your address and is something to verify directly on the Riverside Superior Court's website before filing.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Virdix is a document preparation service, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. Courthouse hours, self-help availability, and filing procedures can change; always confirm current information directly with the Riverside Superior Court before filing. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed California family law attorney.
Sources: Riverside Superior Court, Family Law Division; Riverside Superior Court, Larson Justice Center (Indio); California Courts Self-Help Guide, Larson Justice Center.