Masks are currently not required for entry into the courthouses, although the court strongly encourages their use. (Administrative Order 22.10).
To protect the health and safety of all court users, the court is requiring appointments for service at the Civil, Small Claims and Family Law Clerks’ Offices at the Hall of Justice (Ventura) and at the Clerk’s Office at the Juvenile Justice Center (Oxnard). Appointments are also required for Family Law and Civil Self-Help; Records & Exhibits; Collections; and Family Law Mediation. (See below: “Schedule an Appointment”). Walk-in service is not currently available. No appointments are necessary for the outside walk-up windows at the Hall of Justice and the East County Courthouse (Simi Valley) which are open for Criminal/Traffic and Collection Filings/Payments.
E-Delivery and the drop boxes at the Hall of Justice and the Juvenile Justice Center are available for civil, small claims, family, probate, and appeals filings up to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Documents may also be submitted through U.S. mail.
The court also strongly encourages parties to appear remotely for civil, family law and probate matters. (Click on Remote Appearances below to find appearance information that pertains to your hearing.)
The court will continue to broadcast live audio streams of certain court proceedings pursuant to the provisions and limitations of Amended Administrative Order 21.25.
Civil Mandatory Settlement Conferences are conducted in Courtroom 22. If a party/attorney is not able to appear remotely using the Zoom platform they are to contact the Courtroom 22 judicial secretary for a continuance. (Please consult the “Civil” Divisions tab on this website for further details).
All Small Claims trials are conducted at the East County Courthouse with parties encouraged to appear by CourtCall. (Please see Amended Administrative Order 20.22 for details).
Summoned jurors are to check the Jury Service page on this website for reporting times and other updates.
For criminal hearings and trials, if you are currently represented by the Public Defender – contact your assigned attorney BEFORE coming to court for instructions. If you have a hearing on calendar for a MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY, visit Online Public Access for your specific case information. If you are unable to hire your own attorney --- you may contact the Public Defender’s Office.
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Court News & Notices
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*** Military & Veterans Notice ***
Notice to Military Personnel & Veterans
Posted May 6, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE: Reduction in Clerk’s Office Hours - Effective: July 6, 2022
Posted April 26, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE: Reduction in Court Reporter Services - Effective: May 2, 2022
Posted March 13, 2022
Posted January 27, 2022
Ventura Superior Court Briefly Extends Closure Prior to Phased Reopening
Posted January 10, 2022
Ventura Superior Court Implements Limited Closure in Response to Surge in Covid-19 Cases
Posted January 5, 2022
Ventura Superior Court Adopts Additional Procedures in Response to Surge in Covid-19 Cases
Posted January 3, 2022
Civil Case Management Calendar
Posted September 3, 2021
Ventura County Superior Court Launches Tri-Counties Judicial Mentor Program
Posted August 20, 2021
Ventura Superior Court Reinstates Mandatory Face Mask Requirement for All Persons
Posted August 16, 2021
Passing of Retired Judge Colleen Toy White
Posted July 21, 2021
Locations, Directions & Other Information
Ventura - Hall of Justice800 South Victoria Avenue Office Hours Monday - Friday |
Oxnard - Juvenile Courthouse4353 E. Vineyard Avenue Office Hours Monday - Friday |
Simi Valley - East County Courthouse3855-F Alamo Street Office Hours Monday - Tuesday |
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Phone Numbers
Main Number | 805-289-8900 |
Appeals | 805-289-8527 |
Civil | 805-289-8525 |
Collections | 805-639-5010 |
Criminal / Traffic | 805-289-8545 |
Family Law | 805-289-8610 |
Jury Service | 805-289-8661 |
Juvenile | 805-289-8820 |
Records | 805-289-8668 |
Small Claims | 805-289-8526 |
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