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All Clerk's Offices are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except court holidays.
The Traffic Clerk's Office is open for Night Court until 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
The Arbitration/ADR Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
The Law Library is open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily.
The Probate Attorney's Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
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Alternate Public Defender
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(310) 603-3115
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Arbitration
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10th Floor
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(310) 603-3072
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Budget Services
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(310) 603-7107 |
Civil / Small Claims
(Daily 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.)
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(310) 603-7842 |
Criminal
(Daily 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.)
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Room 403
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(310) 603-7112
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Criminal Custody Information
(Daily after 10:30 a.m.)
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Room 403
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(310) 603-7112
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Default/Dismissal - Civil |
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(310) 603-7842 |
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District Attorney's Office
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(310) 603-7481 |
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Exhibits Room
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(310) 603-7831 |
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Family Law, Unlawful Detainer, Temporary Restraining Orders |
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(310) 603-7842 |
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Family Law Conciliation/Mediation |
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(310) 603-7701 |
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Family Law Facilitator |
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(310) 603-3218 |
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FAX Filings
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(310) 639-8724 |
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Information
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(310) 762-9100 |
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Interpreter Services
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Room 1009
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(310) 603-7770
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Judicial Secretary
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(310) 603-7216
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Juror Services
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(310) 603-7231
(310) 603-7233
FAX:
(310) 223-5976 |
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Law Library
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Room 210
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(310) 603-7239
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Pre-Trial Services
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(310) 603-7241 |
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Probate |
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(310) 603-7842 |
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Probate Attorney |
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(310) 603-7771 |
Probation Department
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(310) 603-7311 |
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Public Defender's Office
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(310) 603-7271
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Security
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(310) 603-7190
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Self-Help Center
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(310) 603-3090 |
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Sheriff's Department
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(310) 603-7381 |
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Traffic
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(213) 763-1644 |
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Writs/Abstracts
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(310) 603-7842
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200 West Compton Boulevard, Compton, California 90220
Driving Directions
Public Transportation
Visitors may park in the parking structure at the corner of Acacia Avenue and
Myrrh Street south of the courthouse (400 South Acacia Avenue). There is a
$3.00 all-day fee. Parking is free for all jurors.
The cafeteria is located on the 2nd Floor, Room 200 and is open from
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. The snack bar is located on the 1st Floor and is
open from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. On the first and third Wednesdays of the
month, the snack bar is open until 6:00 p.m. during Night Court.
Accessible parking and elevators are available in the public parking structure.
Public restrooms on the 2nd and 9th Floors are accessible. All areas of the
courthouse are accessible via the elevators.
Click here for additional access information for persons with disabilities.
| Arraignments-Felony Custody |
Dept. 12 |
Daily |
| Civil-Limited |
Dept. N |
Contact Courthouse |
| Civil-Unlimited |
Dept. G (Case Numbers ending in 00 - 33) |
Contact Courthouse |
| Dept. A (Case Numbers ending in 34 - 66) |
Contact Courthouse |
| Dept. B (Case Numbers ending in 67 - 99) |
Contact Courthouse |
| Criminal |
All Criminal Courtrooms |
Daily 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:30-4:30 p.m. If you have a prescheduled court date and know the
division, report directly to the courtroom. Non-calendared appearances (walk-ins) are held daily. You must report to
the Criminal Clerk's Office (Room 403, 4th Floor) to be scheduled for court. No
appearances (walk-ins) will be scheduled for court after 10:30 a.m. |
| Ex-parte |
Dept. B |
Daily 11:30 a.m. |
| Family Law |
Dept. M |
Contact Courthouse |
| Law & Motion |
Dept. B |
Tuesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. Ex Parte applications are heard daily at 11:30 a.m. Motions in limine are heard at the Final Status Conference. See Local Rule 7.9(h). Unlawful Detainers trials are heard at 10:00 a.m.
Check the Court's web site to review the court's comments or tentative decision before appearing on any matter. Click here to view the comments and Tentative Rulings online.
Another attorney may stand-in for the attorney of record at the Case Management Conference and other matters, but only if the attorney is prepared to discuss the details of the case. Telephonic appearances are coordinated by Court Call (888) 882-6878. The clerk's number is (310) 603-7711. No cell phones are allowed for Court Call appearances.
Once you arrive at the courthouse, it will probably take 30-45 minutes to get in the building and up to Department "B". Plan accordingly. |
| Probate |
Dept. A |
Contact Courthouse |
| Small Claims |
Dept. N |
Contact Courthouse |
| Temporary Restraining Orders |
Clerk's Office, Room 902 |
Daily 8:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m. |
| Traffic |
All Traffic Courtrooms |
Daily 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. You must
check in at the Traffic Clerk's Office by 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to attend
these sessions. If you have a prescheduled court appearance, please check the
court calendar for your name and then proceed to the courtroom on the 1st
Floor. |
| Traffic Night Court |
Contact Courthouse |
1st & 3rd Wednesday
To attend Night Court, you must be prescheduled. Customers may call (213) 763-1644
to preschedule an appearance date. Customers may also preschedule an appearance
date via mail or by visiting the Traffic Clerk's Office.
The Traffic Clerk's Office remains open during Night Court to assist traffic
customers with extensions, traffic school, court trials and payment of bail or
fines. |
| Unlawful Detainer |
Dept. B |
Monday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. |
| Dept. N |
Contact Courthouse |
Childcare Waiting Room
Childcare is available for customers conducting court business ONLY, Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. This service is not
extended to jurors. Childcare Waiting Room is located on the 11th Floor, Room
1103.
Community Legal Services
General legal assistance can be obtained by calling Community Legal Services at
(310) 638-6194. The Compton Office is located at 725 W. Rosecrans Ave.,
Compton, CA 90220. Office appointments are required or in some instances legal
advice may be provided via the telephone. For assistance over the phone with Family Law and Civil matters call (800) 834-5001.
Compton Legal Self-Help Center
The Self-Help Center for the Compton Courthouse is located on the
11th Floor, Room 1102. Hours of operation are as follows: Monday
through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and scheduled afternoon workshops.
The Self Help Center provides assistance with Divorce, Paternity, Name Change,
Guardianship, Child Visitation, Evictions, Small Claims and Child Custody.
Please call (310) 603-3090 for more information.
Family Law Facilitator
The Family Law Facilitator is located at the Compton Courthouse, Room 1001,
10th Floor. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m. & 1:30 to 4:40 p.m. Please call (310) 603-3218 for an appointment
regarding Child Support, Spousal Support and Health Insurance. Walk-ins are
assisted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 a.m.
Parents And Children Together (PACT)
Click here for more information on PACT.
Small Claims Information
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs Small Claims Court Advisor Program offers additional information and assistance with Small Claims.
Temporary Restraining Orders
An application for a temporary restraining order can be picked up from the
Clerk's Office on the 9th Floor, Room 902 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications are to be filled out in black
ink only and must be filed with the Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Plaintiff (person filing the complaint) will leave the Temporary Restraining
Order application with the clerk. The restraining orders are usually returned
from the Clerk's Office between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. You are instructed to
return to the Clerk's Office the same day. At that time, the clerk will tell
you whether or not your order has been approved by the judge and give further
instructions regarding the order.
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