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The courthouse is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except court holidays.
The courthouse is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, except for court holidays
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Traffic Recording
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(562) 803-7046 or
(213) 763-1645
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Criminal Recording
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(562) 803-7049
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Small Claims Advisor
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(213) 974-9759
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Small Claims Information
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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(562) 803-7054
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Small Claims Recording
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(562) 803-7053
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Civil Information
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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(562) 803-7044
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Civil Recording
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(562) 803-7052
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FAX Filing
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(562) 803-6392
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Criminal Custody Information
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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(562) 803-7050
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7500 East Imperial Highway, Downey, California 90242
Driving Directions
Public Transportation
There are seven accessible parking spaces at the east side of the main
courthouse entrance, all clearly marked and reserved.
The main courthouse has accessible ramps on the east and west sides of the main entrance.
Accessible restrooms and public telephones are available for persons with
disabilities. Departments 1 through 7 are equipped with wheelchair ramps for
each witness box.
Click here for
additional access information for persons with disabilities.
| Civil - Case Management Conference |
Dept. 8 |
Monday - Wednesday 9:00 a.m. |
| Civil - Claim of Exemptions |
Dept. 8 |
Daily 9:00 a.m. |
| Dept 1 |
Friday |
| Civil - Ex-Parte |
Dept. 8 |
Daily 1:30 p.m. |
| Civil - Law & Motion |
Dept. 8 |
Thursday 9:00 a.m. |
| Dept. 1 |
Friday |
| Civil - OJD |
Dept. 8 |
Daily 9:00 a.m. |
| Civil - Small Claims Appeals |
Dept. 8 |
Monday - Thursday 1:30 p.m. |
| Civil - Small Claims Night Court Trials |
Dept. 1 |
2nd, 4th Monday 5:30 p.m. (Upon Judge’s Approval) |
| Civil - Small Claims OJD |
Dept. 8 |
Friday 9:00 a.m. |
| Civil - Small Claims Orders to Appear Motions |
Dept. 1 |
Friday 9:30 a.m. |
| Civil - Small Claims Trials |
Dept. 1 |
Monday 2:30 p.m. (Business Cases Only)
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. (Business Cases Only)
Wednesday - Thursday 2:30 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. |
| Civil - Unlawful Detainer |
Dept. 1 |
1st, 3rd, 5th Monday 8;30 a.m.
2nd, 4th Monday 1:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. |
| Civil - Unlawful Detainer Motions |
Dept. 1 |
Thursday |
| Claim of Right To Possession |
Dept. 1 |
1st, 3rd, 5th Monday 1:30 p.m.
2nd, 4th Monday, Tuesday - Friday |
| Ex-Parte |
Dept. 1 |
Mondays
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m. |
| Municipal Code Violations |
Dept. 1 |
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. |
| Order to Show Cause |
Dept. 1 |
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. |
| Prove-up |
Dept. 1 |
Thursday - Friday |
Traffic - Arraignment
You must check in at the Clerk's Office Window #4
30 minutes before your court time. |
Dept. 1 |
1st, 3rd, 5th Monday 9:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
2nd, 4th Monday 10 a.m., 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m. |
Traffic – Arraignment Night Court
You must check in at the Clerk's Office Window #4
30 minutes before your court time. |
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2nd, 4th Monday 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. |
| Traffic - Trials |
Dept. 1 |
1st, 3rd, 5th Monday 10:00 a.m. (Bell, Bell Gardens and South Gate)
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. (Norwalk Sheriff)
Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. (CA Highway Patrol)
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. (Downey Police Dept.)
Friday 1:30 p.m. (La Mirada Sheriff) |
Civil & Small Claims
You may speak with a clerk by calling (562) 803-7044 for Civil information or
(562) 803-7054 for Small Claims information. Phone hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00
a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Low Cost Legal Aid - for Civil and Unlawful Detainer actions:
(562) 864-9935 (if you live in Downey or Norwalk)
(213) 266-6550 (if you live in La Mirada)
(213) 613-2760 (low cost landlord-tenant service)
For Small Claims cases, you may obtain assistance by calling:
(213) 974-9759 (Advisor)
(213) 260-2892 (Consumer Affairs Advisor)
Criminal
Custody Information is available in the Clerk's Office and by telephone
during the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The telephone number is (562)
803-7050.
Court Appearance Information:
Scheduled Appearances -
Pre-scheduled court dates are listed on the calendar posted in the lobby near
the elevator and outside of each courtroom. Please report directly to your
assigned courtroom at your scheduled time. This is a tentative calendar;
advanced cases and continued cases may not be included. If your name is not on
the calendar, please report to the Criminal information window located in the
Clerk's Office.
Non-calendared court appearances -
To appear in court on a non-calendared case or outstanding warrant, you must
report to the Criminal Department between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Please bring applicable information pertaining to your case such as case
number, copy of citation, notice to appear, bail receipt, driver's license
number and/or proof of compliance with court order.
Attorney Referral Services/Bar Associations
Los Angeles County Bar Referral Service: (213) 243-1525
County Bar Information: (213) 243-1500
Southeast Bar Association: (562) 868-6787
Lawyer Referral Service: (562) 432-5913
Attorney Referral Service: (562) 869-7590
Lawyers Referral Service of Community Legal Systems: (562) 929-9995
Fine Payments
You may pay your fine by mail or in person in the Clerk's Office during office
hours. When paying by mail, send a check or money order made payable to Clerk
Of The Court, along with your case number. Please do not send cash in the mail.
When paying in person, you may pay by cash, check, money order or Visa,MasterCard or Discover Card.
Traffic
You may call (213) 763-1645 and use your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card to request a trial date.
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