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.

Appearing in Court

Appearances in Court

Criminal matters generally require a court appearance, unless advised differently by the court or your attorney. Upon arrival at the court, check the calendar for your name and courtroom department number. If your name is not on the calendar, check in with the clerk’s office for further instructions.

If you wish to advance and/or calendar your case, you should appear in the clerk's office by 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.

If you are in need of an interpreter, please make a request either with the clerk's office or courtroom upon your arrival.