ORANGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE INFORMATION
If you were arrested in Orange County, California, you will be required to appear at any one of the locations listed below for your arraignment. On your Notice to Appear, please locate the date, time, and location of your arraignment.
If you were a juvenile at the time of your offense, you will need to appear at the Lamoreaux Justice Center, which is listed at the bottom of this list.
Central Justice Center (CJC)
700 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Harbor Justice Center—Newport Beach Facility (HJC/NB)
4601 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660-2595
Harbor Justice Center—Laguna Hills Facility (HJC/LH)
23141 Moulton Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653-1251
North Justice Center (NJC)
1275 North Berkeley Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832-1258
West Justice Center (WJC)
8141 13th Street
Westminster, CA 92683-4593
Lamoreaux Justice Center (LJC)
341 The City Drive
Orange, CA 92868-3209
FIRST OFFENSE DUI (NO PRIORS WITHIN 10 YEARS)
PROBATION:
3 to 5 Years Informal Probation
JAIL:
48 hours and up to 6 months jail time may be imposed
COURT FINES:
Minimum $390 fine to maximum of $1000. Note, however that the $390 minimum fine, after adding penalty assessments & miscellaneous court fees, results in a total amount due of approximately $1400 to $1800.
DUI SCHOOL:
- Attendance at First Offender Program (FOP) required
- BAC ≤ .15—3-month FOP
- BAC 15 to .19—6-month FOP
- BAC ≥ .20—9-month FOP
COURT MAY ALSO ORDER:
- Impound Vehicle up to 30-days if owned by defendant
- Ignition Interlock Device for up to 3-years
INCREASED PENALTIES FOR DUI ENHANCEMENTS (IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE)
- Refusal—An additional 48-hours of Jail
- Passenger in Vehicle Under Age 14—Additional 48-hours of Jail
- Speeding ≥ 30 mph on Freeway or ≥ 20 mph on Street or Highway—Additional 60-days Jail
DMV ACTION UPON CONVICTION:
- 6-month license suspension (no driving whatsoever)
- Restriction Eligibility: Upon meeting certain requirements, DMV will issue a restricted license in lieu of the suspension. A restricted license allows driving to and from and during the course of employment and to and from the First Offender Program. Note, court may order no restriction eligibility
SEPARATE DMV ADMINISTRATIVE PER SE SUSPENSION ACTION:
- BAC < .08 -
No action taken/suspension set aside
- BAC ≥ .08 -
4-month suspension with eligibility to obtain restricted license after serving 30-day suspension & upon meeting certain DMV requirements
- Refusal -
1-year mandatory suspension with no option for restricted license
SECOND OFFENSE DUI (1 PRIOR WITHIN 10 YEARS)
PUNISHMENT IMPOSED BY THE COURT UPON CONVICTION:
PROBATION:
3 to 5 years informal probation
JAIL:
96 hrs minimum mandatory jail up to one year jail maximum
COURT FINES:
Minimum $390 fine to maximum of $1000. Note, however that the $390 minimum fine, after adding penalty assessments & miscellaneous court fees, results in a total amount due of approximately $1400 to $1800.
DUI SCHOOL:
Attendance at 18-month Multiple Offender Program (FOP) required
COURT MAY ALSO ORDER:
- Impound Vehicle up to 30 days if owned by defendant
- Ignition Interlock Device for up to 3 years
INCREASED PENALTIES FOR DUI ENHANCEMENTS (IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE)
- Refusal/Forced Blood –
Mandatory additional 96 hours Jail
- Passenger in Vehicle Under Age 14 –
Mandatory additional 10 days Jail
- Speeding ≥ 30 mph on Freeway or ≥ 20 mph on Street or Highway –
Mandatory additional 60 days Jail
DMV ACTION UPON CONVICTION:
- 2-year license suspension (no driving whatsoever)
- Restriction Eligibility: After serving one year of the suspension, you can apply for a restricted license if certain conditions are met, which may include installing an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. A restricted license allows driving to and from and during the course of employment and to and from the Multiple Offender Program. Note, court may order no restriction eligibility
SEPARATE DMV ADMINISTRATIVE PER SE SUSPENSION ACTION:
- BAC < .08 –
No action taken/suspension set aside
- BAC ≥ .08 –
1-year mandatory suspension with no option for restricted license
- Refusal/Forced Blood –
2-year license revocation (no option for restriction)
THIRD OFFENSE DUI (2 PRIORS WITHIN 10 YEARS)
PUNISHMENT IMPOSED BY THE COURT UPON CONVICTION :
PROBATION:
3 to 5 years informal probation
JAIL:
120 days minimum mandatory jail up to one year jail maximum
COURT FINES:
Minimum $390 fine to maximum of $1000. Note, however that the $390 minimum fine, after adding penalty assessments & miscellaneous court fees, results in a total amount due of approximately $1400 to $1800.
DUI SCHOOL:
Attendance at 18-month or 30-month Multiple Offender Program (FOP) required
COURT MAY ALSO ORDER:
- Impound Vehicle up to 90 days if owned by defendant
- Ignition Interlock Device for up to 3 years
INCREASED PENALTIES FOR DUI ENHANCEMENTS (IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE)
- Refusal/Forced Blood –
Mandatory additional 10 days Jail
- Passenger in Vehicle Under Age 14 –
Mandatory additional 30 days Jail
- Speeding ≥ 30 mph on Freeway or ≥ 20 mph on Street or Highway –
Mandatory additional 60 days Jail
DMV ACTION UPON CONVICTION:
- 2-year license suspension (no driving whatsoever)
- Restriction Eligibility: After serving one year of the suspension and completing one year of the Multiple Offender Program, you can apply for a restricted license if certain conditions are met, which may include installing an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. A restricted license allows driving to and from and during the course of employment and to and from the Multiple Offender Program. Note, court may order no restriction eligibility
SEPARATE DMV ADMINISTRATIVE PER SE SUSPENSION ACTION:
- BAC < .08 –
No action taken/suspension set aside
- BAC ≥ .08 –
1-year mandatory suspension with no option for restricted license
- Refusal/Forced Blood –
3-year license revocation (no option for restriction)
FOURTH OFFENSE DUI (3 PRIORS WITHIN 10 YEARS)
PUNISHMENT IMPOSED BY THE COURT UPON CONVICTION:
PROBATION:
3 to 5 years formal probation
JAIL:
180 days minimum mandatory jail or state prison up to one year jail/prison maximum
COURT FINES:
Minimum $390 fine to maximum of $1000. Note, however that the $390 minimum fine, after adding penalty assessments & miscellaneous court fees, results in a total amount due of approximately $1400 to $1800.
DUI SCHOOL:
Attendance at 18-month or 30-month Multiple Offender Program (FOP) required
COURT MAY ALSO ORDER:
- Impound Vehicle up to 90 days if owned by defendant
- Ignition Interlock Device for up to 3 years
INCREASED PENALTIES FOR DUI ENHANCEMENTS (IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE)
- Refusal/Forced Blood –
Mandatory additional 18 days Jail
- Passenger in Vehicle Under Age 14 –
Mandatory additional 90 days Jail
- Speeding ≥ 30 mph on Freeway or ≥ 20 mph on Street or Highway –
Mandatory additional 60 days Jail
DMV ACTION UPON CONVICTION:
- 4-year license revocation (no driving whatsoever)
SEPARATE DMV ADMINISTRATIVE PER SE SUSPENSION ACTION:
- BAC ≥ .08 –
1-year mandatory suspension with no option for restricted license
- Refusal/Forced Blood –
3-year license revocation (no option for restriction)
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