Orange County California Court Directory
The California trial court system consists of Superior Courts. For more information on which types of cases each court oversees, compare California courts.
Below is a directory of court locations in Orange County. Links for online court records and other free court resources are provided for each court, where available. If you’re not sure which court you’re looking for, learn more about the California court system.
Superior Courts in Orange County
Orange County Superior Court - Central Justice Center (CJC)
The Orange County Superior Court Central Justice Center hears cases involving civil, criminal, small claims, and traffic disputes.
Orange County Superior Court - Community Court
The Community Court of Orange County is designated as a collaborative court, and presides over cases involving offenders who are mentally ill, addicted and/or homeless.
Orange County Superior Court - Complex Civil Center (CXC)
The Orange County Superior Court Civil Complex Center hears complex civil cases, including class actions, environmental or toxic torts, and antitrust disputes.
Orange County Superior Court - Harbor Justice Center Newport Beach (HJC/NB)
The Harbor Justice Center Newport Beach of Orange County Superior Court hears civil, criminal, small claims, and traffic cases.
Orange County Superior Court - Lamoreaux Justice Center (LJC)
The Lamoreaux Justice Center of Orange County hears family law and juvenile cases.
Orange County Superior Court - North Justice Center (NJC)
The Orange County Superior Court North Justice Center hears civil limited, criminal, small claims, and traffic cases.
Orange County Superior Court - West Justice Center (WJC)
The West Justice Center of Orange County Superior Court hears criminal and traffic cases.