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The court's remote appearance index: remote appearance is offered in various case types, and for each (the Appellate Division, civil administrative appeals, evictions and unlawful detainers, limited civil, name changes, and the other listed case types through probate and mental health and traffic) the page links the appearance procedure and remote hearing instructions; members of the public should also check the local rules and any department rules.
California > Fourth Appellate District > Orange County > Superior Court of California, County of Orange
Remote Appearance Information The Orange County Superior Court offers the opportunity to appear remotely in various case types. To locate information regarding available options, select the applicable case type link below. The public is encouraged to take advantage of remote appearance opportunities to reduce travel time, parking cost and potential hearing delays. Members of the public should also check the Local Rules of Court posted on the court’s website as well as department rules, if available, for additional details. Case Type Click Below For Details Appellate Division Appeals & Records Appearance Procedure and Information - Appellate Division Civil - Administrative Appeals Civil Remote Hearings - Video Appearance Appearance Procedure and Information – Administrative Appeals Civil - Evictions/Unlawful Detainers Civil Remote Hearings - Video Appearance Appearance Procedure and Information – Evictions Civil - Limited Civil Remote Hearings - Video Appearance Appearance Procedure and Information – Limited Civil Civil - Name Change Civil Remote Hearings - Video Appearance Appearance Procedure and Information – Name Change Civil - Restraining Orders Civil Remote Hearings - Video Appearance Appearance Procedure and Information – Restraining Orders Civil - Small Claims Small Claims Remote Hearings - Video Appearance Appearance Procedure and Information – Small Claims Small Claims Remote Hearing Instructions -Small Claims Civil - Unlimited and Complex Civil Remote Hearings - Video Appearance Appearance Procedure and Information – Civil Unlimited/Complex Criminal In-person appearances are required, except for appearances in Dept. CJ1 and remote appearances approved by the courtroom. Contact the assigned court clerk to request a remote appearance. Dependent Adult Abuse Probate & Mental Health - Video Appearance Appearance Procedure and Information - Dependent Adult Abuse Family Law Family Law Juvenile Court Juvenile Court hearings are conducted with in-person appearances by parties, attorneys, and other persons entitled to be present unless approved for remote appearance by the Juvenile Court Judge. Juvenile Court does not broadcast or livestream any proceeding for remote public viewing. Juvenile Court Traffic Juvenile court traffic arraignments are scheduled as remote appearances. Juvenile traffic court trials are scheduled as in-person appearances. Probate/Mental Health Probate & Mental Health - Video Appearance Appearance Procedure and Information - Probate/Mental Health Traffic Traffic arraignments are scheduled as in-person appearances with remote option available. Click below for instructions and to access the link to appear remotely: Traffic Remote Appearance Information Traffic court trials are scheduled as in-person appearances.
Remote Appearance Information The Orange County Superior Court offers the opportunity to appear remotely in various case types. To locate information regarding available options, select the applicable case type link below. The public is encouraged to take advantage of remote appearance opportunities to reduce travel time, parking cost and potential hearing delays. Members of the public should also
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3 verbatim requirements on remote appearances in CALEB S. JOHNSTON's division.
6 verbatim requirements on remote appearances in MICHAEL G. KAPLAN's division.