Going to Court: How the court process works, closures due to COVID-19, emergency services, alternatives to appearing in person, court fees and fines, options for filing papers and how to extend court deadlines. Includes Civil, Family Law, Small Claims, Appeals and other areas.

Appeals: The process for asking a higher court to overrule or modify a lower court’s decision.

Continuance: Where to find information on how to ask the court for a continuance of your case or a hearing (change a date to a date in the future).

Filing Court Documents: How do I file my court documents while the court clerks offices are closed due to COVID-19.

Fines, Fees and Court Debt: Information relating to fines, fees, or costs assessed by the Courts.

Legal Deadlines & Extensions: Information about changes to deadlines that have been affected by court closures.

Remote Court Appearances: Find out how to request a telephone appearance via LACourtConnect so you don't have to go to court in person.

Services available at LA Superior Court: Find out what types of hearings and matters are still happening at LA Superior Court.

Small Claims: Legal dispute over money or other property, valued less than $10,000 for individuals, and under $5,000 for corporations.

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