Fullerton Courthouse, also known as North Justice Center Fullerton, is located at 1275 N Berkeley Ave Fullerton, CA 92835. The North Justice Center Fullerton handles criminal, traffic, and limited civil matters originating in Fullerton, Anaheim, Buena Park, La Habra, Yorba Linda, Brea, La Palma, Anaheim Hills, and Placentia.
Felony criminal matters are also heard here for cases originating anywhere within the county. All felony information’s, or post preliminary hearing matters, are set for arraignment in this courthouse. Many felony trials are also heard in this courthouse in what is known as “the tower”. Before the merger of California Courts, this was the Superior Court for all of Orange County, and the outlying courts were deemed Municipal Courts. After the merger all Orange County Courts are Superior Courts, but everybody knows Santa Ana is the big cheese.
Parking at the North Justice Center Fullerton Courthouse is free.
Orange County has a reputation throughout Southern California as the only place where you actually have to serve your full jail time. This is because neighboring counties like LA, Riverside, and San Bernardino all suffer from a lack of jail space. In those counties early release is the rule. In OC, you get sentenced, you serve your time. Inmates are of course eligible for good time work time credit under California Penal Code 4019, but that’s it. If you are facing a traffic or criminal case in the Fullerton Courthouse, it would be a good idea to contact an attorney to discuss your options before going to court.
Traffic matters in North Justice Center Fullerton are heard in Department 1. Traffic citations issued by Fullerton PD, Anaheim PD, Buena Park PD, Placentia PD, La Palma PD, Brea PD, California Highway Patrol and the Orange County Sheriffs Dept are all processed here. Traffic tickets can be paid or contested in person, online, or by mail. Extensions, payment plans, and traffic school are also available where appropriate. In many cases, attorney to handle your traffic ticket can be a cost-effective decision that saves time, stress, and money.
Limited civil matters in North Justice Center Fullerton primarily include civil harassment restraining orders (CHRO) and unlawful detainer (UD) actions. An unlawful detainer is the legal name for an eviction lawsuit. Parties include landlords and tenants disputing issues of late or non-payment of rent or other disputed lease agreements.
