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 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trials: 20 to 70 days from date from clerk's order | SC-100 claims: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM and 1:30 PM via Zoom, Department C16 SC-500 claims: Friday, 8:00 AM via Zoom, Department C16 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 
| 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 | 
| Bench Warrant Appearance | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Civil clerk's s office room D100 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 
| Motions | Monday and Wednesday, 2:30 PM via Zoom, Department C16 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |