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Appearances in Court
Traffic and Minor Offenses generally don't require a court appearance, unless ordered by the court or your attorney
Children's Chambers
Please read the guidelines below before bringing your children to Children's Chambers.
Court Locations, Hours & Phone Numbers
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Employment
We employ over 1600 people in more than 70 different job classifications to perform a wide range of functions including: accounting,...
Government Claim Forms
Pursuant to the California Government Code, beginning at Section 900, any individual seeking to file a claim for money or damages against the judicial branch must first file a written government claim.
Judicial Officers
Use your Web Browser’s Find/Search functions (Ctl-F) to find the Judge by last name or by Department number.
Lawyers and Litigants
This section offers widely used links to court specific information for lawyers and litigants involved in a court action.
Media Relations
The Media Relations Office prepares and distributes news releases, and responds to media inquiries regarding court cases and programs.
Online Services
The Court provides many online services to meet your needs. To pay a traffic fine or fee online, you will need your OC Pay#. To get your OC Pay# click here
Suggestions & Complaints
The Court will accept your written and signed Suggestion forms provided HERE
The Court will accept your written and signed Complaints forms provided HERE
Please return by mail to:
Office of the Presiding Judge
Superior Court, County of Orange
Central Justice Center, Dept. C1
700 Civic Center Drive, West
Santa Ana, CA 92701‐4045
Forms can also be delivered to Court Courtesy Boxes or door slots located outside any of our Court locations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Temporary Judge Program
Pursuant to Rule 2.818(b)(1)(a), an attorney may not serve as a court-appointed temporary judge: (1) If the attorney, in any type of case, is appearing on the same day in the same courthouse as an attorney or as a party;