<p>The Meriden Superior Court handles civil, criminal and family court matters for New Haven County's General Area 7 (GA-7), which includes Meriden, Cheshire, Hamden, North Haven and Wallingford. Judges hear a variety of issues, including custody, divorce, small claims, housing and criminal motor vehicle cases. Inside the three-floor courthouse, located next to the Police station in downtown Meriden, are four courtrooms, two hearing rooms and a jury assembly room, along with offices for family services, the bail commission, public defenders, GA clerks, JD clerks, State's Attorney, court reporters, community service coordinators, a court service center, interpreters, victims advocates, caseflow coordinators and a judges' secretary.</p> <p>Department phone numbers are as follows:</p> <p>GA-7 Clerk (small claims, criminal motor vehicle matters, adult relations, family relations): 203-238-6130<br />Court Service Center: 203-238-6499<br />Victim Advocates: 203-238-6135<br />State's Attorney: 203-238-6125<br />Chief Clerk's Office: 203-238-6666<br />Caseflow Coordinator: 203-238-6639<br />Court Reporters: 203-238-6468<br />Housing Matters: 203-238-6667<br />Jury Clerk: 203-238-6217<br />Judges' Secretary: 203-238-6137<br />Judicial Marshal: 203-238-6527<br />Jury Clerk: 203-238-6217<br />Community Service: 203-379-3450<br />Probation Intake: 203-238-6140</p>