East Los Angeles Courthouse Guide
Prepare for a courthouse visit with the correct case information, current appearance instructions and time to get through security.
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Quick answers and next steps
Does an East Los Angeles arrest mean the hearing is at the East Los Angeles Courthouse?
Do not choose a courthouse from the arrest location alone. Check the case number, court notice or release paperwork for the assigned courthouse, department, date and time. Use the listed court contact to resolve conflicting information before traveling.
Which details should I have ready for a court-date inquiry?
Have the person’s full name, booking or case number if known, the listed court date and any release paperwork. A bail inquiry helps organize available information; confirm the hearing requirements with the assigned court or attorney.
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Location and published hours
4848 E. Civic Center Way
Los Angeles, CA 90022
General information: (323) 881-5800
The court lists building hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and clerk’s-office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except court holidays. Confirm hours and your department’s instructions before a visit.
The court identifies public parking in the structure north of the courthouse, next to the Probation Department. Follow current signs and leave time for parking and security.
Verify the case, not just the nearest courthouse
Have the defendant’s name and case number ready. Confirm the courthouse, department, hearing date, time and whether the appearance is in person or follows another court instruction.
The arrest location does not by itself determine the courthouse for every case. Use the current court notice or case information when planning an appearance.
What to organize before the hearing
- The case number and current court notice.
- Contact details for the attorney.
- Identification and any documents the court requested.
- Bail bond paperwork and your agent’s contact information.
- Transportation and a plan to arrive early.
Local information checked November 5, 2026. Agency and facility procedures may change. Sources consulted: Los Angeles Superior Court.
Court date lookup and East LA courthouse questions
How do I find a criminal court date in Los Angeles?
Use the court case number when available and check the Los Angeles Superior Court Criminal Case Summary. If you only have a name, the court’s defendant-name search can help identify a case number and filing location. Confirm the hearing date, time, courthouse, and department with the assigned court or attorney before attending.
Is searching criminal cases by name free?
The Los Angeles Superior Court’s online defendant-name search charges a public-access fee. Its name index returns matching case numbers and filing locations; additional information is in the case-summary service. Traffic and other infractions use a separate search process.
Will an East LA arrest be heard at East Los Angeles Courthouse?
Do not choose a courthouse only because it is near the arrest. Use the actual notice, case record, attorney, or court clerk to confirm assignment. Write down the courthouse address and department along with the hearing date.
What happens at an arraignment?
The judge explains the charges and rights, addresses representation and a plea, and considers custody or release. A person who cannot afford counsel can have an attorney appointed. The court provides an interpreter when needed. Discuss pleas and case strategy with the defense attorney.
What should I do if I cannot find the new case online?
Keep the booking paperwork and any notice to appear. Ask the assigned clerk or attorney whether the case has been filed and how to confirm the next appearance. An unsuccessful online search is not permission to miss a date on your paperwork.
What should I bring to a court-date inquiry?
Have the full name, date of birth if known, case number, arrest date, and a copy of the notice or release paperwork. Ask for the next date, time, department, and address, then record who confirmed the information.
Where is East Los Angeles Courthouse and when is it open?
The court lists 4848 E. Civic Center Way, Los Angeles, CA 90022, with general information at (323) 881-5800. Published weekday hours are 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. for the building and 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. for the clerk, excluding court holidays. Confirm your assigned location before travel.