Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Central Justice Center opened its doors this morning, Friday, January 18, 2019, to normal operations, following yesterday’s discovery of a suspicious package in a courtroom. The Court apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this unanticipated disruption. Read More Here

The American Board of Trial Advocates recently presented their 2018 Clerk of The Year Award to Janet Frausto in recognition of her efficient and professional work for the Orange County Superior Court. “In her twenty-seven years with the Orange County Superior Court, Janet Frausto has risen to the top level among Court Clerks. Read More Here

The Orange County Superior Court launched a new traffic infraction payment plan, as part of a Court User Portal initiative that will enhance public access to court services. “Our court is investing heavily in new technologies, aiming to provide the highest quality and accessible justice to all,” said Kirk Nakamura, Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge. Read More Here

The Orange County Community Court was named a Mentor Court by the Center for Court Innovation on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance.
This Federal Justice Department program will provide financial and technical assistance to implement or enhance community courts, provide financial and technical assistance for an impact evaluation of an established community court and recognize and provide technical assistance to mentor community courts. The ultimate goal is to encourage the successful replication of the community court model and the application of community court principles to wider populations. Read More Here

Probate investigations include Guardianship and Conservatorship investigations. For each investigation, a fee is assessed pursuant to Probate Code sections 1513.1 and 1851.5. Effective January 5th , 2019, the Fees for Probate Investigations will be: Read More Here

Effective 11/26/18, Probate/Mental Health will offer the ability to reserve a motion date online. This increased access will allow hearing dates to be reserved and moving papers must be efiled within 24 hours of the reservation. Effective January 14, 2019, utilization of the motion reservation process will be mandatory. Click here to access Probate - Reserve a Motion Date.

Santa Ana, Calif. – Hon. Kirk Nakamura was elected Presiding Judge, and Hon. Erick L. Larsh Assistant Presiding Judge in an uncontested election for the two top posts of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. Both Judge Nakamura and Judge Larsh will begin their two-year terms on January 1, 2019. News Release Here

Santa Ana – The Court is pleased to announce the opening of the Orange County Superior Court recruitment process for Temporary Judges, covering the next three-year cycle to begin fiscal year 2019-2020. More Information Here

Santa Ana, CA – Small claims cases submitted to the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, can now be resolved online via the Small Claims Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) system, a new pilot program launched recently. This pilot program is believed to be one of the first in California and was created by the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, which serves as the Small Claims Advisor to the Court. Read more HERE.

The Orange County Superior Court will celebrate Juror Appreciation Week, May 14–18, to recognize the service and participation of jurors from our community. Read more HERE.

The Court has implemented a new Text-to-Pay service for traffic, infraction and criminal cases. Read more HERE.

The Court’s Multi-Year Financial Plan (MY Plan) through Fiscal Year 2017-18 is now available. Please click Here. .
The Court remains focused on providing the highest quality of justice and court services to the community.

MY Plan was originally developed in 2012 to cover long-term planning for Fiscal Years 2012-13 through 2016-17. MY Plan has proved to be an invaluable tool for the Court to evaluate and prioritize resources, while ensuring alignment with funding. By extending the expired plan, the Court continues its compliance with the California Rule of Court 10.603(c)(9) and the Trial Court Financial Policies and Procedure (FIN).

Payments for criminal, traffic, and collection cases can be made at the Court’s Mission Viejo facility, 27573 Puerta Real, Mission Viejo, 92691. Starting Feb. 6, 2017, the public windows will be open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; the windows are closed for lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Read more, HERE.

The Court has opened a new call center to assist the public with services and information regarding criminal and traffic cases. Assistance is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese by calling 657-622-8459
Read more HERE.