Locations & Contact Information
Central Justice Center
700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Lamoreaux Justice Center
341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868-3205
Harbor Justice Center
Newport Beach Facility
4601 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660-2595
North Justice Center
1275 North Berkeley Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832-1258
West Justice Center
8141 13th Street, Westminster, CA 92683-4593
Civil Complex Center
751 West Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Court Expansion of Online Check-in / Zoom Program To Civil Limited
- Temporary Judge Applications Are Now Available Online
- Court Rolls Out Final Phase of Online Court User Portal for Traffic and Criminal Cases
- Orange County Superior Court Celebrates Juror Appreciation Week May 9 – 13, 2022
- The Orange County (California) Veterans Treatment Court Receives National Recognition as Mentor Court
- Orange County Superior Court Announces Judicial Mentor Program Informational Meeting
- Presiding Judge Erick Larsh Urges Bar and Litigants to Use Remote Appearance Opportunities as COVID-19 Incidents Increase
The Orange County Superior Court implemented an online check-in program in multiple phases for Civil Unlimited courtrooms starting June 4, 2021. The program facilitated the use of Zoom for hearings, including law and motion calendars, at zero cost to the public. Read More Here
The Court is pleased to announce the opening of the recruitment process for highly qualified attorneys to serve as temporary judges for the new term beginning the fiscal year of July 01, 2023, through June 30, 2026. If you are interested in becoming a temporary judge, please read the APPLICATION LETTER and complete the TEMPORARY JUDGE APPLICATION. The Application Letter describes the minimum qualifications and selection criteria which will be used in this application process. Read More Here
The Orange County Superior Court has implemented the final phase of the Court User Portal, providing users the ability to submit Proof of Correction for their eligible traffic citations online. Read More Here
The Orange County Superior Court will celebrate Juror Appreciation Week, May 9–13, to recognize the service and participation of jurors from our community. Recognition for jurors during the second week in May was established by a special resolution passed by the California Legislature in 1998 to acknowledge the important contributions of citizens who devote their time and effort in “making the cherished right of trial by jury a reality.” Read More Here
The Orange County Superior Court Veterans Treatment Court has been named one of just five (5) national mentor courts by Justice For Vets—a division of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP)—and the U.S. Department of Justice. Read More Here
In collaboration with the Judicial Mentor Committee, Presiding Judge Erick L. Larsh and Assistant Presiding Judge Maria D. Hernandez are hosting a virtual informational meeting of the Orange County Superior Court’s Judicial Mentor Program at 12:00 PM, on February 16, 2022, via ZOOM. Read More Here
Santa Ana, CA – Orange County Superior Court has implemented procedures regarding remote appearances, which will enable the Court to remain open in light of the recent COVID-19 surge of the Omicron variant. Read More Here
Public Notices
Fourth Amended Admin Order 21/07 - Online/Check-in/Zoom Pilot Program Protocol
Juvenile Justice Case Reassignment – Departments L22, L41 & L42
Amended Adminitrative Order 22_01 Cross-Designation of Judges as Juvenile Court Judges
Dependency Case Reassignment Department L22
Administrative Order 22_02 Masks Required In Designated Court Areas
Third Amended Admin Order 21/07 - Online/Check-in/Zoom Pilot Program Protocol
Invitation to Comment on Juvenile Proposed Administrative Order A-200-1-2022
1st Amended Administrative Order 20-17 Required Safety Measures for COVID-19 Exposure
Notice of New Local Rules for In Person and Remote Appearances in Civil, Probate, and Family Law Proceedings
Amended Administrative Order 20-17 Required Safety Measures for COVID-19 Exposure
Notice of closure of south county service center
Rescinding 5th Amended Adminstrative Order 20-16 Face Coverings No Longer Required in Court
5th Amended Administrative Order 20-16 Required Safety Measures and Face Coverings in Court
Administrative Order 22-01 Cross-Designation of Judges as Juvenile Court Judges
Juvenile Court Case Reassignment – Department L32
Administrative Order No. 20/23 Procedure For Conducting Remote Traffic Proceedings
Administrative Order No. 21/01 Appellate Division Videoconferencing
Remote Appearances Information
First Amended Administrative Order No. 21/06 Electronic Evidence Protocols
Administrative Order 16/06 Order Waiving Limitations for Temporary Judges in Family Law Cases
OC - Notice of Fee Increase (Court Reporter and Child Custody Investigation-Evaluation) 2021
Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget Notice Of Opportunity For Public Comment
Administrative Order 21_13 Order Procedure for Return of Criminal Trial Court Exhibits-Notice for Destruction
Administrative Order No. 21/12 Order Prohibiting Photography, Broadcasting, and Filming in Court.
Amended Administrative Order 18/04 Mental Health Diversion
Fourth Amended Administrative Order No. 20/16 Required Safety Measures and Face Coverings In Court
Amended Administrative Order No. 21/10 Required Face Coverings In Harbor Justice Center
Administrative Order No. 21/11 Required Face Coverings In Central Justice Center
Administrative Order No. 21/10 Required Face Coverings In Harbor Justice Center
Notice of Allocation for Fiscal Year 2021-22
Administrative Order 21_09 Extension of Educational Deadlines and Terms of Temporary Judges
Third Amended Administrative Order 20_16: Required Safety Measures and Face Coverings in Court - 6.18.21
Sports And Exercise Prohibition Order
Pilot Project Electronic Evidence Protocols – Administrative Order No. 21/6
Administrative Order 21/04 Limiting In Person Access to Court Properties
Implementation of Probate Conservatorship Accounting Portal
Order for Destruction of Trial Court Exhibits and Court Reporter Notes
Procedure For Mandatory Attorney Participation in Contact Tracing
Archive of Notices
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Our COURT
The Superior Court is a unified state trial court serving the County of Orange. The court has seven locations and hears all matters in criminal, traffic, civil, probate, juvenile, family law, and mental health cases.
Our Mission
To serve the public by administering justice and resolving disputes fairly, efficiently, and expeditiously.
Our History
The Superior Court in Orange County has a rich history.To learn more, click on the link to visit the O.C. Parks website .