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CRIMINAL / Traffic Information

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.

The outside walk-up windows at the Hall of Justice in Ventura and the East County Courthouse in Simi Valley are open for Criminal, Traffic and Collection Filings/Payments.

Locations and Phone Numbers

Please refer to each Courthouse below for information regarding the days and hours of operation.

Ventura

Government Center, Hall of Justice, Criminal/Traffic Department
800 South Victoria Ave., Ventura CA 93009
Tel (805) 289-8545

Email: traffic@ventura.courts.ca.gov

The Criminal-Traffic Public Window at the Ventura Courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Telephone hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Simi Valley

East County Courthouse, South Side
3855-F Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Tel (805) 289-8545

The East County Courthouse Walk-up Window is open for payments Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Telephone hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Oxnard

Juvenile Courthouse - Room 122
4353 E. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, CA 93036
Tel (805) 289-8820


The Clerk’s Office and Telephone Hours are:
Monday through Friday, except holidays, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.


How to Pay Your Traffic Ticket
Traffic Citation Information
Insurance Violations
Calendaring Information
Requesting a Traffic Court Trial by Mail/or in Person (Ventura/Simi)
Requesting a Court Trial by Declaration (Written Statement) (Ventura or Simi)
DMV Holds
Traffic School Information
Owner's Responsibility
Indigent Defense Services Fee & Expense Schedule
Financial Hardship and Inability to Pay (Traffic Citations Only)

For frequently asked questions about Traffic, please visit our FAQs page.

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