How do I put myself on calendar for court in Ventura County?
To schedule your case for an appearance in court, contact the clerk’s office at 805-289-8545 or visit the walk up window. You must appear in court on or before your due date if your courtesy notice indicates that a MANDATORY APPEARANCE is required.
Are the Ventura courts open?
The Ventura Superior Court is OPEN. Jurors are to report directly to Room 113 on the first floor of the Hall of Justice. Effective August 23, 2021 all individuals entering the courthouse must wear a mask, including jurors, regardless of vaccination status. See Administrative Order 21.16 for details.
How much is it to file for divorce in Ventura County?
Whether you handle your divorce yourself or hire an attorney, there will be extra costs. State courts charge a filing fee for a divorce petition, usually in the neighborhood of $435. If you use a sheriff or private process server to deliver your petition to your spouse, this will cost an additional of $100.
How do I file for divorce in Ventura County?
FILE THE PAPERS Take the originals and two copies to the Family Law Filing Window, in Ventura, Room 208. You will have to pay a filing fee. The Fee Schedule may be obtained from the Clerk. If you cannot afford the fee, you may be able to have that fee “waived”.
What is a 977 in court?
Penal Code 977 is the California statute that allows a defendant to “waive” his appearance in court for most misdemeanor proceedings. This even includes his appearance at the arraignment, or the first formal proceeding in a criminal case.
How much are speeding tickets in Ventura County?
Let’s go over the base fines. Speeding between 1 and 15 mph brings about a small $35 base fine. Between 16 and 25 mph has a $70 base fine. Over 26 mph boasts a $100 base fine, while going 100 or more mph over the speed limit incurs a hefty $200 base fine.
What is TV conviction?
Effective July 1, 2011, California courts must report traffic safety violations as convictions. If the driver is eligible and completes a Traffic Violator School (TVS) course, the conviction will be masked on the driver record.
How many times can a case be postponed?
A case may be postponed as many times as the court deems it to be necessary. As long as there is an acceptable reason to grant a continuance, the court may grant it and prolong a legal proceeding.
Where to find Ventura County self help legal access center?
The Self-Help Legal Access Center (SHLAC) walk-in hours, and locations are available on the Superior Court of Ventura County Self-Help Legal Access Center Webpage. For online help fill out the Internet Services Program (ISP) questionnaire form. A SHLAC staff member will contact you within two business days with instructions on how to proceed.
When is the Family Resource Center in Ventura County open?
The Self-Help Legal Access Center and the Family Resource Center are currently not providing walk-in services. The Call Center hours are 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday (except court closures and holidays).
Where can I get an attorney in Ventura CA?
You may need to hire an attorney in certain actions. Ventura: The FLF Center is located at the Ventura Courthouse, 800 South Victoria Avenue, on the third floor, Room 30, Ventura, CA 93009.
How does the Superior Court of California work?
The Attorneys and Staff at the Centers work for the court and must remain neutral and impartial. There is no attorney-client relationship between you and Centers. The Centers may provide information and services to the other party in your case. Communications between you and the Centers are NOT confidential.