The Menifee Justice Center is a nine-courtroom facility in the city of Menifee that the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside designates as the family law, civil, and small claims courthouse for the mid-county region.
What This Guide Covers: The Menifee Justice Center's address and role, why it replaced the older Hemet courthouse, self-help resources, and what to bring when you file. For the full California divorce process specific to this county, see our Riverside County divorce guide.
The Menifee Justice Center
The Menifee Justice Center is located at 27401 Menifee Center Drive, Menifee, CA 92584. Per the Judicial Council of California's own facility overview, the three-level, nine-courtroom building became operational in mid-2024 and handles civil, family law, and small claims matters serving residents of the mid-county region, replacing the older Hemet courthouse that had served the area since 1969.
If your address falls within Riverside County's mid-county region, generally Menifee, Hemet, Perris, Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore, or Wildomar, this is where you would file your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form FL-100) and related family law paperwork.
Self-Help and Family Law Facilitator
Riverside County's Self-Help Information Centers and Family Law Facilitator's Office assist people who do not have attorneys with family law matters, including divorce, custody, and support. Facilitators can help prepare and review forms and answer general procedural questions, though they cannot give legal advice or tell you what to request in your case.
Current hours and appointment formats can change. Confirm directly on the Riverside Superior Court's website, or by phone, before visiting the Menifee Justice Center for self-help assistance.
If You Live Outside Mid-County Riverside
Riverside County splits family law filings into four regions under a court administrative order. If you don't live in the mid-county area, your case is filed elsewhere instead:
- Riverside Family Law Courthouse (western region, including the city of Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Corona)
- Larson Justice Center in Indio (desert region, including Indio, Palm Springs, and Palm Desert)
- 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 Menifee 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 Menifee Justice Center?
If you live in mid-county Riverside, generally Menifee, Hemet, Perris, Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore, or Wildomar, this is your designated family law courthouse under the Riverside Superior Court's regional filing order. Other regions of the county file at the Riverside Family Law Courthouse, the Larson Justice Center in Indio, or the Blythe courthouse instead.
Where is the Menifee Justice Center located?
At 27401 Menifee Center Drive, Menifee, CA 92584, per the Riverside Superior Court's own facility page. The Judicial Council of California's facilities page confirms the courthouse became operational in mid-2024.
What happened to the Hemet courthouse?
The Menifee Justice Center replaced the older Hemet courthouse, which had served the mid-county region since 1969, according to the Judicial Council of California's facility overview. Family law cases for that region now file at Menifee instead.
Can Virdix tell me whether my case belongs at Menifee?
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: Judicial Council of California, Riverside County New Menifee Justice Center; Riverside Superior Court, Menifee Justice Center; Riverside Superior Court, Family Law Division.