Misdemeanor walk-in appearances are not accepted. Appointments may be requested at the business office counter.
500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
The South County Regional Center is a facility occupied by the Superior Court, Sheriff, and Revenue and Recovery. This branch hears Criminal, Family, and Traffic matters, and Civil Harassment & Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders.
South County Courtroom Information for Attorneys
Behavioral Health Oversight and Treatment Calendar (BHOT) for Formal Probationers
Criminal/Traffic/Minor Offense Filing/Records
(619) 746-6200
Restraining Orders
(619) 746-6200
Family Court Services
(619) 746-6097
Family Law Facilitator (Recorded Information):
(619) 844-2200
Family Law Filing/Records
(619) 746-6200
Many of the business office phones are answered from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. For specific business office hours and phone hours, please refer to the Contact Us page.
For specific courtroom telephone numbers, see the list of current departments.
There is no longer a Civil and Small Claims business office on the third floor.
Civil Harassment and Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Temporary Restraining Orders are filed at the Family Law Business Office located on the third floor. The Civil Temporary Restraining Order Clinic, located on the first floor in Room 158, offers assistance in completing the required court forms. Assistance is offered on a first come, first served basis. Please refer to the Legal Aid Society of San Diego's website for the clinic schedule.
All other Civil documents must be filed at the Civil Business Office at the Hall of Justice (330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101).
Direction
From I-805 (either direction)
Take the H Street West exit.
Merge onto H Street.
Turn left on Third Avenue.
From I-5 (either direction)
Take the H Street East exit.
Merge onto H Street.
Turn right on Third Avenue.
Parking
Parking is available around the courthouse. Please park in designated 'public' areas.
Metered parking is also available on the streets surrounding the courthouse.