South Central District Compton Courthouse 200 West Compton Boulevard Compton, California 90220

 

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Hours Of Operation 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. Offices And Phone Numbers Office/Service Location Phone Number Alternate Public Defender   (310) 603-3115 Arbitration 10th Floor, Room 1002 (310) 603-3072 FAX (310) 223-0337 Budget Services   (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.)   (310) 603-7842 Criminal (Daily 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.) Room 403 (310) 603-7112 Criminal Custody Information (Daily after 10:30 a.m.) Room 403 (310) 603-7112 Default/Dismissal - Civil   (310) 603-7842 District Attorney's Office   (310) 603-7481 Exhibits Room   (310) 603-7831 Family Law, Unlawful Detainer, Temporary Restraining Orders   (310) 603-7842 Family Law Conciliation/Mediation   (310) 603-7701 Family Law Facilitator   (310) 603-3218 FAX Filings   (310) 639-8724 Information   (310) 762-9100 Interpreter Services Room 1009 (310) 603-7770 Judicial Secretary   (310) 603-7216 Juror Services   (310) 603-7231 (310) 603-7233 FAX: (310) 223-5976 Law Library Room 210 (310) 603-7239 Pre-Trial Services   (310) 603-7241 Probate   (310) 603-7842 Probate Attorney   (310) 603-7771 Probation Department   (310) 603-7311 Public Defender's Office   (310) 603-7271 Security   (310) 603-7190 Self-Help Center   (310) 603-3090 Sheriff's Department   (310) 603-7381 Traffic   (213) 763-1644 Writs/Abstracts   (310) 603-7842 Location Map 200 West Compton Boulevard, Compton, California 90220 Driving Directions Mapquest.com Google Maps Yahoo Maps Public Transportation Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Parking 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. Food Services 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. Persons With Disabilities 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. Schedules & Appearance Information Proceeding Type Courtroom/Office Day/Time Arraignments-Felony Custody Dept. 12 Daily Civil-Limited Dept. N Contact Courthouse Civil-Unlimited Dept. 8 (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. A Dept. B Dept. 8 Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. Daily 11:30 a.m. Daily 9:00 a.m. Family Law Dept. M Contact Courthouse Law & Motion Dept. A Dept. B Dept. 8 Mondays, 10:00 a.m. 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. Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Contact the department for reservations. Tentative rulings are posted at www.lasuperiorcourt.org. 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. A Dept. B Dept. N Dept. 8 Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Monday, Thursday 9:30 a.m. Contact Courthouse Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Programs & Services 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.