Collections Information
* * * PUBLIC NOTICE * * *
Effective November 10, 2025, the Ventura Superior Court is partnering with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP (Linebarger) for the collection of court-ordered debt.
Linebarger’s phone number: (844) 544-5354
Payments can be made in person at one of our court locations:
- Ventura – Hall of Justice in Ventura from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
- Oxnard – Juvenile Justice Center from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday
- Simi Valley – East County from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday and Tuesday
Check back often for updates.
General Collections Information
New payment plans: If you are unable to pay your traffic ticket in full on or before your due date and would like a payment plan, follow the instructions in the Financial Hardship and Inability to Pay Section below to submit an ability to pay request and request a payment plan. Failure to resolve your traffic/minor offense ticket by the due date may result in a $100 civil assessment penalty being added to the original bail and your case being referred to Linebarger for delinquent collections. You may also be ordered in court to set up a payment plan with Linebarger.
Court payment plans: If you have an existing payment plan established with the Court prior to November 10th, continue to make your monthly payments to the Court using the Court payment options listed below. If you do not make timely payments, your payment plan may become delinquent and referred to Linebarger for collections.
Delinquent cases: If you have an existing delinquent case with the Court Collections Unit or Franchise Tax Board prior to November 10th, your case may have been referred to Linebarger for collections. Please follow the instructions on Linebarger's delinquent collection notice to make payments. If you do not resolve your delinquent case timely with Linebarger by paying the balance owed or setting up a payment arrangement, you may be referred to the Franchise Tax Board Interagency Intercept Program for interception of state tax refunds, lottery, or unclaimed property funds owed to you. You may also be referred to the Francise Tax Board Court Ordered Debt Collection Program for wage garnishments and/or bank levies.
Why Did My Case Go to Linebarger?
Cases are assigned to Linebarger if you appeared in court and ordered to make monthly payments or if you failed to pay a traffic ticket by the appearance date listed on the original signed ticket.
How Can I Pay?
To Linebarger
If you received a collection notice from Linebarger, follow the instructions on the notice to make a payment. You may pay by credit card, check, or money order.
To Court
You may pay by cash, check, cashier’s check, money order or by credit card. Payments can be made in person, online, or by mail.
To Pay in Person
Payments can be made at the following Court locations, except on Court holidays:
Ventura:
Government Center, Hall of Justice
800 South Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009
The Walk-Up Express Payment Window is open for payments from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.
The Criminal Traffic Department in room 118 is open for payments from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Simi Valley:
East County Courthouse, South Side
3855-F Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063
The Walk-up Express Payment Window is open for payments Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM.
Oxnard:
Juvenile Courthouse – Room 122
4353 E. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, CA 93036
Payments can be made at the Juvenile Courthouse from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
To Pay by Mail
Payments can be mailed to the Superior Court Traffic Department at the following address:
Superior Court of California, County of Ventura
Traffic, Room 118
P. O. Box 6489
Ventura, CA 93006-6489
Make your check or money order payable to VSC. Please include your case number on the check or money order. Please do not mail cash.
To Pay Online
To pay online with a VISA or MasterCard visit Court Services Online Public Access
Financial Hardship and Inability to Pay (Traffic Citations Only)
If you have a financial hardship that prevents you from paying for your household's basic needs and the full amount of your traffic ticket, you may ask the Court to consider your ability to pay. If you qualify, the Court may reduce the amount you owe. Below are the ways in which you may request an ability to pay determination:
Make a request online with the Ability to Pay tool, or
File or mail a written request to the Court on form TR-320 and TR-321.
You should receive a decision to your request within 30 days.
Victim Restitution FAQs
General Information
What is victim restitution?
When the court orders an offender to pay restitution, it is ordering them to pay the victim back for the damages caused by their crimes. It is intended to return the victim to a pre-crime state as much as possible. The court orders restitution in all cases and does not consider the offender’s ability (or inability) to pay when the order is made.
Defendant Information
What happens when I'm ordered to pay Victim Restitution through the Court Collections Unit?
If the judge ordered you to pay victim restitution and the amount was set at sentencing, your court order will state the amount of victim restitution owed.
If the restitution amount is not paid within 35 days of sentencing, your case may be referred to an Outside Collection Agency. You can request a payment arrangement with the Collection Agency.
Are there Statutes of Limitations on Victim Restitution?
There is no statute of limitations on restitution fines and orders. This order may be enforceable in the same manner as a civil judgment and remains in effect until the obligation is fully satisfied.
What can happen if I do not make my payments as agreed for Victim Restitution?
The court can take, but is not limited to, the following actions:
- Your case may be referred to an Outside Collection Agency.
- Your state tax refund, state lottery winnings, or unclaimed property may be intercepted.
- Your wages may be garnished, or a levy may be placed on your bank account.
- A Violation of Probation may be filed if you fail to make your payments as agreed.
Will I have to pay fines, fees, Victim Restitution if I file bankruptcy?
Certain fines or fees may be dischargeable depending on the type of bankruptcy filing. However, individuals may not have their victim restitution order discharged in bankruptcy court. Submit copies of your bankruptcy filing and order to the Court for review.
Victim Information
How do I get my restitution ordered by the Court?
The District Attorney’s Crime Victims’ Assistance Unit can assist with ascertaining victims’ financial losses and obtaining restitution for victims. They can provide information about victims’ losses to the Probation Agency and prosecutors prior to the sentencing court hearing.
How will I receive monies paid by the defendant?
Once there’s a court order, collection of restitution payments is handled by an Outside Collection Agency, but we cannot guarantee payment.
When a payment is received by the Court, it will be held in trust for 45 days before a check is disbursed to the victim(s). The payment will be pro-rated when there are multiple victims.
What can I do if the defendant does not pay?
As the victim, it is your right to pursue collections of restitution on your own at any time. If you want to collect the money on your own and want to have the money taken from the value of property owned by the defendant, you must obtain a certified Abstract of Judgment from the criminal clerk’s office.
What do I do if I have moved or have a name change?
Notify the Fiscal Services Unit of any changes to your address and/or name change in writing.
Complete the Affidavit for Change of Address and send the completed form to:
Fiscal Services - PO Box 6489, Ventura, CA 93006-6489
How do I receive restitution if the defendant is in State Prison?
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) collects court ordered restitution for defendants sentenced to State Prison. Contact CDCR at:
Toll Free Phone: 1 (877) 256-6877
Email: ovssinet@cdcr.ca.gov
Mailing Address:
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Office of Victim and Survivor Services
P.O. Box 942883
Sacramento, CA 94283-0001
You may also contact the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office – Victim Assistant Unit at 805-654-3622 for more information.
Why have my payments stopped?
Your payments may have stopped if the defendant discontinued making payments they were previously making to the Court, or the restitution amount has been paid in full. You can find out more information by calling 805-289-8882.
Other Resources for Victims
California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB)
Ventura County District Attorney, Crime Victim Assistance Unit: 1-805-654-3622
Related Forms
Request to Vacate Civil Assessment (PC 1214.1) - Instruction and Request form
Request for New Trial (Trial de Novo) (Form TR-220)