Election-Related Emergencies:

The court and clerk’s office are open on Election Day during normal court hours between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Persons needing urgent after-hours election-related relief should first contact the Voters Hotline for their county’s Registrar of Voters. Contact information for
each county’s Registrar of Voters can be found here:  County Elections Offices: California Secretary of State

The Voter Bill of Rights is available on the Secretary of State’s webpage at https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-bill-rights/.

General voter information can be found on the website of the Orange County Registrar of Voters, at https://ocvote.gov.

How do I Schedule an Ex Parte Hearing with Filing of Complaint?

Unlimited Civil

Giving Notice

The moving party gives notice to the opposing party to appear at the Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana at 1:30 p.m. and to check the monitors in the main lobby to determine the assigned courtroom.

Filing

The complaint and ex parte application must be eFiled and fees paid no later than 1:15 pm (same day).

Appearance

All parties should report to the Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana and check the monitors in main lobby to determine where the ex parte is to be heard.

Limited Civil

Giving Notice

The moving party gives notice to the opposing party to appear. For days, times, departments, and other filing requirements, go to Limited Civil Calendar Schedule & Requirements.

Filing

The complaint and ex parte application must be eFiled and fees paid prior to the ex parte hearing.