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Juvenile Dependency cases in Courtroom J1 - detentions Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m., other matters Monday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m.; Juvenile Delinquency cases in Courtrooms J3 and J4 - detentions at 8:15 a.m., other matters at 8:30 a.m.; transfer-in hearings under Rule 5.610(f)(2) - delinquency Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. (last names A - L in J3, M - Z in J4), dependency Monday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in J1; and juvenile records confidential, no information given out over the telephone.
California > Second Appellate District > Ventura County > Superior Court of California, County of Ventura
Clerk’s Office hours at the Juvenile Courthouse Monday through Friday, except holidays, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. General Information about Juvenile Court The juvenile court has exclusive original jurisdiction over: All delinquent minors (under 18 years old) wherein the minor is alleged to have committed an act which act would be criminal if he/she were an adult (section 602 at seq. of the Welfare and Institutions Code); All minors who are alleged to have been neglected or abused by their parent or guardian, by either commission or omission (section 300 et seq. Welfare and Institutions Code), All incorrigible minors, e.g., beyond the control of parents, chronic truants, runaways, disobedient to lawful parent rules, etc. (section 601 Welfare and Institutions code). Nonminor dependents (over 18 years old) who may need foster care benefits and housing for an additional 3 years, to age 21, while working towards a higher education and/or obtaining employment training and skills. As a matter of law and judicial philosophy, our job in Juvenile Court is to "protect" - protect the minor from him/herself and from others (both 300’s and 602’s) and protect the community from minors who pose a threat to the persons or property of others. Rehabilitation of the minor is also a major thrust of our job. Only in the last five or six years have we legally been able to even use the word "punishment" in our disposition orders. Rehabilitation is still the big aim, even when we give the minor some "therapeutic" detention. Juvenile matters are confidential and many proceedings are not open to the public. Juvenile records are confidential and can only be released to officers of the court, specific agencies or by order of the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court. Due to the confidentiality of juvenile records, information cannot be given out over the telephone. To view an Informational Guide for Parents & Guardians involved in the Juvenile Delinquency System, click here: Juvenile Delinquency Informational Guide - English Juvenile Delinquency Informational Guide - Español Zoom Appearance Instructions How to Appear Remotely by Zoom in Dependency Cases – Department J1 – Effective January 5, 2026 How to Appear Remotely by Zoom in Juvenile Justice Cases – Department J3 – Effective January 5, 2026 How to Appear remotely by Zoom in Juvenile Justice Cases – Department J4 – Effective January 5, 2026 Related Links Local Forms State Forms Self-Help Center Sealing Juvenile Records You can ask a judge to seal your juvenile justice records if they were not sealed at the end of your case. You may obtain the request for sealing on this website under State Forms on the Forms page. There is no fee to make your request. For more information on sealing a juvenile record, please visit our FAQs page. Juvenile Dependency Involving Abuse and Neglect Juvenile Dependency cases are heard in Courtroom J1 at the Juvenile Courthouse. Detentions are set Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. Other matters are set Monday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Juvenile Delinquency Juvenile Delinquency cases are heard in Courtrooms J3 and J4 at the Juvenile Courthouse. Detentions are heard at 8:15 a.m. and other matters are set at 8:30 a.m. If you are unable to make your delinquency court appearance, you must call the Public Defender's Office at 981-5990. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission (JJDPC) Visit the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission web page for information. Directions to the Juvenile Courthouse The Juvenile Courthouse is located at 4353 Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California, 93036. Please visit our Locations page for directions. Juvenile Transfer Hearing Information As required by Rule 5.610(f)(2) of the CA Rules of Court, the following information is provided for staff of the California courts regarding Transfer-In Hearings on cases transferred from another county. Hearings are held at the Juvenile Courthouse, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard 93036 as follows: Juvenile Delinquency Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. • Transfer ins with last name A - L; Courtroom J3 • Transfer ins with last name M - Z; Courtroom J4 Juvenile Dependency • Monday through Thursday at 8:30 a.m., Courtroom J1 Court Clerk contact information: (805) 289-8820 More Information from the State Self-Help Center Juvenile Delinquency Information from the State Self-Help Center - in English Información sobre Delincuencia de Menores del Centro de Ayuda - en Español Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ventura County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ventura County Phone: (805) 389-3120 Email: info@casaofventuracounty.org Website: www.casaofventuracounty.org CASA of Ventura County is the only program of its kind in Ventura County. It is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization that provides one-on-one support to foster children. To learn how to become a trained CASA volunteer or to find out how you can become involved in some other capacity with CASA of Ventura County, please go to www.casaofventuracounty.org. For more information, visit the Court Appointed Special Advocacy Program (CASA) page. For frequently asked questions about Juvenile Court, please visit our FAQs page.
Clerk’s Office hours at the Juvenile Courthouse Monday through Friday, except holidays, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. General Information about Juvenile Court The juvenile court has exclusive original jurisdiction over: All delinquent minors (under 18 years old) wherein the minor is alleged to have committed an act which act would be criminal if he/she were an adult (section 602 at seq. of the Welfare and
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