Small Claims Calendar
Small Claims Calendar Schedule & Information
For information go to the Self-Help section of this website.
You may wish to observe a trial or hearing to help you better understand the Small Claims process and how to present your case. To view a listing of the Small Claims cases on calendar go to the Cases on Calendar section of this website.
Superior Court of California - Hearing Schedule
Small Claims Hearing Schedule
| Hearings | Central Justice Center | Civil Complex Center | Costa Mesa Justice Complex | Harbor Justice Center- Newport Beach | North Justice Center | West Justice Center |
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| Trials: 20 to 70 days from date from clerk's order | Not Available | Not Available | SC-100 claims: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM and 1:30 PM via Zoom, Department CM02/VCC5 SC-500 claims: Friday, 8:00 AM via Zoom, Department CM02/VCC5 |
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| Trials-night court | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Examination of Judgment Debtor | Friday, 9:00 AM, Department C64 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Appeal Hearings | Varies by random assignment when filed | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Motions | Not Available | Monday and Wednesday, 2:30 PM via Zoom, Department CM02/VCC5 |
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| Bench Warrant Appearance | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Civil clerk's s office room D100 |
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