Ventura Court unveils new web site

The Ventura Superior Court unveiled its new web site this week which provides information and telephone numbers that can reduce the public’s need to either call or visit the courthouse. “The new web site utilizes technology that makes navigation through the information easier,” stated Sheila Gonzalez, Court Executive Officer.Among the new enhancements to the web site are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ); maps and directions to both courthouses; local court rules; courtroom assignments (the types of cases heard in each courtroom); judicial assignments (judges assigned to particular courtrooms); keyword search capability; What’s New (includes press releases and information on new court projects); and employment information. Individuals accessing the information will find that several areas are still “under construction.”Other areas that are still being developed are credit card transactions for the payment of traffic tickets; electronic filing of civil actions; on-line calendar information for both criminal and civil; a virtual courtroom to educate the public on how the court operates; and linkages to other courts and legal research libraries.