Orange /divisions/civil

Source: https://www.occourts.org/divisions/civil

Civil Case Types

Civil

The court has implemented policies and procedures to address remote hearings. For more information, please visit the Civil Appearance Procedure and Information page.

Civil Cases

Limited Civil Case

If the amount of the dispute is $35,000 or less, the action is a limited civil case.

Unlimited Civil Case

If the amount of the dispute is over $35,000 or does not involve money, the matter is an unlimited civil case. A complex civil case is an action that requires exceptional judicial management as defined in Rule 3.400 of the California Rules of Court.

eFiling

The court has ordered that certain documents must be electronically filed. For more information, click here.

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How Do I...

Pay Civil Jury Fees?

Ask the Court to review DMV’s suspension of my license?

Collect the judgment?

File a lawsuit?

File a sister-state judgment?

File or oppose a motion?

Pay/ What happens if I don’t pay the judgment?

Prepare for trial?

Respond to a lawsuit?

Schedule an Ex Parte hearing with filing of complaint?

Know if the court will provide a court reporter for my case?

Civil Cases & Links

Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation (ADR)

Appeals

Case Access

Civil Calendar Information

Complex Civil

Court Reporters

eFiling

Filing Information

General Information

Restraining Orders

Self Help

Unlawful Detainer

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Civil Division Quick Links

Civil Fee Payment Portal

(In-Person paying only available at

Civil Clerk's Offices at CJC)

ADR

Appeals (Civil)

Case Access (Link to Online Services)

Civil Calendar Information

Complex Civil

Court Reporters

Filing Information

Civil General Information

Asking the Court to Review DMV’s Suspension of License

Scheduling an Ex Parte Hearing with Filing of Complaint

Unlawful Detainer