Court Investigations
Court Investigations Information
In guardianship and conservatorship cases, the Court requires an investigation to be performed. Once a proceeding is initiated, a Court Investigator will be assigned to the case. The Court Investigator will interview all necessary parties, such as family members, minors, the proposed Conservatee, etc. For more information regarding the investigation process, please call (559) 457-1888.
Investigative Fees
Fees are automatically assessed for investigations. The investigator assigned to the case will review financial information to determine whether a fee is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Payment Methods:
Court staff at the counter will accept payment for: Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate, Small Claims and Traffic matters by:
- Cash
- Personal Check
- Cashier's Check
- Certified Check
- Money Order
- Credit Card
Make Checks Payable to: Fresno County Superior Court
Requesting Monthly Payment Installments For Investigative Fees
Responsible parties may request to pay their investigative fee(s) in monthly installments by submitting a Payment Agreement Form to the Probate Clerk's Office. The minimum monthly payment is $50.00 and the account can be paid in advance, if desired. To retrieve the Payment Agreement Form, click below. Monthly billing statements will be sent to the address on record. It is imperative that you notice the Probate Clerk's Office of any change of address.
Payment Agreement Form