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
Costa Mesa Justice Complex
3390 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Orange County Superior Court Provides Recruitment and Retention Incentives to Court Reporters
- Court Announces Orange County Superior Court Judicial Mentor Upcoming March 14, 2023, Workshop and Accepting Applications For 2023 Mentorship Year
- Court Implements a Mobile Phone Application for the Automated Check-in Program in Civil
- Superior Court Develops Notification System for Attorneys
- Harbor Justice Center DUI Treatment Court Celebrates 1,000+ Graduates!
- Clarifying the Record: There is a court reporter shortage crisis in California
- Judges Elect Hon. Maria D. Hernandez as Presiding Judge and Hon. Cheri T. Pham as Assistant Presiding Judge
The Orange County Superior Court announced significant monetary recruitment and retention incentives for Court Reporters following an agreement with the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA). Read More Here
In collaboration with the Orange County Association of Affinity Judicial Officers and Orange County Unity Bar, the Judicial Mentor Committee is hosting a March Workshop, for ALL those interested in applying for appointment to the bench, or underway in the application process, with special appearance by Judicial Appointments Secretary Luis Cespedes. A diverse panel of judicial officers will discuss their pathways to the bench, the hazards of self-disqualification and tips on do’s and don’ts. Read More Here
The Orange County Superior Court is introducing a mobile phone application for the existing Automated Check-in Program to facilitate the use of Zoom for selected calendars in Civil Unlimited/Complex courtroom and some Limited/Small Claims courtrooms, at zero cost to the public. Read More Here
The Orange County Superior Court has developed a new tool to provide retained and conflict attorneys’ information on cases they have before the Court, by mailing a copy of any notice or correspondence sent to the client also to the attorney of record. Read More Here
Judge Matthew Anderson will be hosting a Graduation Ceremony on December 13, 2022, honoring five successful participants, and celebrating 1,000+ graduates from the Harbor Justice Center DUI Treatment Court since 2004. Read More Here
Each day across California, tens of thousands of court hearings are held. Lawyers argue, witnesses testify, litigants tell their stories and judges make decisions. What many people do not appreciate is the crucial role played by a court reporter: creating and preserving a verbatim record of those exchanges. As a chronic shortage of court reporters reaches crisis levels, the statutory framework for court reporting must adjust to the new realities of the reporting profession. Read More Here
Hon. Maria D. Hernandez was elected Presiding Judge, and Hon. Cheri T. Pham Assistant Presiding Judge in an uncontested election for the two top posts of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. Read More Here
Public Notices
2nd Amended Administrative Order 20/17: Required Safety Measures for COVID-19 Exposure
All Probate/Mental Health And Small Claims Cases Will Be Heard At The Costa Mesa Justice Complex
Judicial Assignment Department L33
Administrative Order No. 23/05 - Statement of Compliance for Qualified Domestic Relations Order (Family Law)
Second Amended Administrative Order 20/10: Emergency Administrative Order for Emergency Bail Reductions and Own Recognizance
Administrative Order No. 22/03 Mandatory Child Custody Modification Forms
All Justice Centers to Be Closed on Friday, Sept. 23rd
Amended Administrative Order 20/10 – Emergency Administrative order for Emergency Bail Reductions and Own Recognizance
Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment – Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Proposed Budget
Invitation to Comment - New & Revised Local Rules for Fall 2023
Budget Allocation for Fiscal Year 2022-23
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 .