For Civil, Probate, Small Claims, Appeals, and Mental Health case types, the Court
has deployed a new case management system: eCourt. Access to case information for eCourt cases is available at:
https://ventura.ecourt.com/public-portal
Please Note: Documents submitted through eDelivery
are not automatically filed and instead must be
processed and entered into the case management system for filing by the Clerk’s Offices.
eDelivery should not be confused with eFiling, which the Court expects to adopt for Civil,
Probate, Appeals, and other case types at some point in 2024. Because of the time associated with processing eDelivery documents, parties are also reminded to adhere to filing deadlines applicable
by statute and court rule (or court order). The Civil Department alone, receives approximately on
average over 200 submissions a day, which can include multiple documents. Because of the volume of
documents submitted by eDelivery and staffing shortages in the Clerk’s Office, late
documents submitted for filing by eDelivery, including, but not limited to – replies,
stipulations to continue a hearing, notices of remote appearance, and case management statements -
may not be processed timely for hearings.
Notice re: Civil & Probate Conformed Copies - Effective 5/16/23
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*** NOTICE OF UPDATED CLERK’S OFFICE HOURS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 3, 2023 ***
Appointments are required 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 Courthouse (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 Courthouse are available for Civil, Small Claims,
Family Law, Probate, and Appeals filings up to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Documents may also be submitted through U.S. mail.
Remote appearance may be available for certain hearings. Click on Remote Appearances
below for more information about the process to request a remote appearance in Civil, Family Law and Probate hearings.
You can also visit the Divisions tab for your type of case to see what type of appearance may be available.
The court continues 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).
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.
Court News & Notices
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*** Military & Veterans Notice ***
Notice to Military Personnel & Veterans
Posted August 8, 2023
Judge Marine Dermadzhyan Takes the Bench
Posted June 14, 2023
Judge Anthony Sabo Receives Public Safety Award
Posted June 9, 2023
Formal Enrobement Ceremony for Judge Paul W. Baelly
Posted June 5, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE: Asset Forfeiture Calendar Notice
Posted May 5, 2023
Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias Retires
Posted April 17, 2023
Judge Tari L. Cody Confirmed to Second Appellate District Court of Appeal, Division Six
Posted March 29, 2023
Two Ventura Superior Court Judges Named Judge of the Year for Years 2021 and 2022
Posted March 16, 2023
Ventura Superior Court Deploys New Case Management System
Posted February 21, 2023
Ventura Superior Court Selects New Commissioner
Posted February 14, 2023
Passing of Donald Hurley, Court Mental Health Officer
Posted January 6, 2023
Court Seeking Civil Grand Jury Applications
Posted December 27, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of Updated Clerk's Office Hours - Effective January 3, 2023
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
Map & Directions |
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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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