Santa Ana – The Court is pleased to announce that the recruitment for highly qualified attorneys to serve as Temporary Judges for the term beginning July 01, 2026, through June 30, 2029, is now open. Those interested in becoming a Temporary Judge, please read the APPLICATION LETTER and complete the TEMPORARY JUDGE APPLICATION. The Application Letter describes the minimum qualifications and selection criteria that will be used in the application process.
If you are an active Temporary Judge with the Orange County, California Superior Court, and want to renew your status, please complete the TEMPORARY JUDGE RENEWAL APPLICATION. We thank you for your volunteer service and encourage you to reapply.
All applicants selected to serve as Temporary Judges must attend two (2) three-hour mandatory training sessions in the spring of 2026 as well as a three-hour training session for each subject matter in which the applicant is approved to serve. This mandatory training qualifies for MCLE credit.
Applications must be received by December 31, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information and to access the Application Letter and Temporary Judge Application, visit www.occourts.org, Temporary Judge Program .
Return the signed application:
By email to (preferred):
TemporaryJudgeProgram@occourts.org
By mail to:
Superior Court of California, County of Orange Temporary Judge Program – Judicial Assistance Group 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701
If you have any questions about the Temporary Judge Program, contact the Temporary Judge Program coordinator, Trinity Mai, at 657-622-7143 or TemporaryJudgeProgram@occourts.org.
View the application letter from Judge Richard Y. Lee, Chair, Temporary Judge Committee.
Click here to view the official news release.
Download the Application to Serve as Temporary Judge or the Renewal Application to Serve as Temporary Judge.
Retired Judges can download and complete the Application for Retired Judge to Serve as Temporary Judge.