Burbank Courthouse

Got pulled over and ticketed for something I didn’t do, or at least needed evidence that I did before paying for it. Got a letter in the mail stating I had to mail in the letter requesting a court date to contest the ticket. It Said that I had to send a check for the bail amount w the letter with the citation number and «not guilty» written on it. Ect. I did everything requested and I got no court date, they instead without my permission just cashed the check. Now there is NOBODY I can contact at the courthouse. They made it impossible to talk to someone over the phone or email. I don’t live in Burbank and getting there is a process that will require me to take off work which I can’t afford to do. Is there something I can actually do here or does the court prey on vulnerable people and just put them in these situations all the time? It’s a pretty disgusting system if so. Some people have the money to just let these things go but this actually really hurts me and there’s nothing I can do about it. Worst part is this was an officer error and now I am in the hole for something I never did. Officer was a real piece of shit too. If anyone has any information that could help me in any way, please let me know.

Went in with a fix it ticket around 1230 and there was no line. I Parked right in front and checked in with the Sheriff and he went out with me to inspect my car. Signed me off and then I went back in to pay the fees. Yes I said fees, one for the Sheriff and one for the LA County’s office. Total $ 45 but I was in and out in 10 minutes

Really hate when someone emphasizes promptness just to leave us standing in the hallway. Would it kill you to get more chairs? You KNEW you had three courtrooms full of jurors this morning. Did I mention no A/​C and there’s about fifty people crammed into a hallway? This is ridiculous!

These are the dinghy halls of justice incarnate, with florescent lights and institutional paint and a single weird smelling elevator that’s slow.
I came here last week for jury duty and instantly felt oppressed by the dinginess, so much so that the idea of fulfilling my civic duty there gave me the Willies. The building didn’t have but one soda vending machine and no hot coffee or a sandwich cart. All the jurors shared one small crammed fridge. It felt like I was in Romania in the 1980s.
Burbank has been giving itself a face-​lift now for years as can be witnessed in city hall across the street.
it’s time the courthouse got a face-​lift too.

First of all I want to say the police officers that work here are great. I cannot say the same about judge Applesnake!

I just recently got a ticket for my brake light being out. Its a fix it ticket, not biggie. I finally got the light fixed and went to the Burbank Courthouse to have them sign off on it. I was told in order to have an officer confirm my light was fixed and sign off on my ticket I would have to pay $ 25 on top of the other $ 25 fee for getting the actual ticket. The inspection parking area is right in front of the court house and the officers who inspect your car literally stand just a few feet away. DO NOT go to the Burbank Courthouse to have them sign off on your ticket. Its FREE If you go to a CHP station and then mail in your ticket.

It feels really odd to give any court house a 3 star rating. Who likes to go to court right? I went to the Burbank courthouse to take care of a fix it ticket. Went around 11:30 there were only a few people in line and plenty of parking out front. The clerk who helped me in the traffic dept was helpful and friendly. Was in and out in less than 10 min. BTW, I never received a mailed notice regarding my ticket… so don’t wait for the notice… you will accrue fees on your ticket/​fine. Also, if you need to call the court for info on a traffic violation it’s (818)729−8911. And they close for lunch FYI.

I fought my ticket here and it was dismissed 6 months ago. I was specifically told I would not have to do anything to get the point removed on the DMV record for insurance. Just found out from my insurance the point is still there, was told to go to the DMV to confirm, and found out the court never removed the point. Had to call them and deal with some phone operator attitude to get to the right person and have it removed. Thanks for wasting even more of my time, I will never step foot in Burbank again. Terrible PD and courthouse. Makes LAPD look like angels.

Background
The Burbank Courthouse is on the «One-​Trial» jury service term. Under the One-​Trial term of service, prospective jurors are placed on call for a period of five (5) days. The prospective juror is required to call in to receive instructions on whether he or she must report for service. Once instructed to report to court, and if selected to serve on a jury, the service obligation is fulfilled upon the conclusion of deliberation, whether or not a verdict is reached. The service obligation is also fulfilled if not in jury selection or selected on a jury at the end of the day when required to report. Please be prepared to accept a trial when you appear for service. The average trial is 5 – 7 days.
Stats
Mon — Fri 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Reserve juror parking 2^nd floor behind the courthouse on Angeleno and Third Streets
Three hour parking for all others
There are vending machines in the Clerk’s Office lobby on the 1^st floor as well as in the jury assembly room on the 2^nd floor
$ 15.00 Compensation for service beginning on day two
Experience
It’s been at least two decades since I’ve been called to perform my civic duty and that was night court in Downtown LA, which was quite the experience since it was courthouse internet and a lot of sitting around four hours on end, then walking for miles and miles to the jurors’ parking lot. Older and more interested in the law, being summons to serve my civic duty at the Burbank Courthouse was exciting. However, not familiar with the minutia of the area, such as parking, entrance requirements, etc… I arrived 30 minutes early. Fortunately, there were others congregated around the front entrance waiting for direction. At 8:30, we were greeted by a bailiff, with a sense of humor, who explained the courthouse rules. We shuffled in through the metal detector while our belongings went through an ex-​ray machine. Then upstairs we went to the jury assembly room where we sat around until 9:00.
I was a lucky one, my number was actually chosen, and I was able to sit in the jury box. The judge was quite entertaining with knowledge, experience, and humor. I really learned quite a bit about the law and court proceeding. Unfortunately, I was excused by the prosecution on the second day of service, as I knew I would be, just as I was decades ago. If I was able to stay, even if to sit in the common area, I would have, just to learn more from the judge who made learning fun.
Overall, the Burbank Courthouse is a clean, organized, and the people are warm and helpful. The interior could use a little TLC. If I’m ever called to serve again, I hope it is to serve at the Burbank Courthouse.

I took my son to pay for his first traffic ticket. The traffic clerk was fabulous, she really made my son feel like it was no big deal. We all know things happen but he did feel like a criminal, after laughing with all the clerks, we both left smiling. We arrived around 2:45 and left at 3:00. A day for my son and I to remember…

I had a fix it ticket the deputy looked out the window at my car.. What a joke! I could’ve left my tint on. so I paid $ 17 for nothing. Thanks to the asshole cop who gave me the tint ticket in the first place (he saw my car from behind of course the back is darker) anyway I didn’t appreciate the attitude either. .
On the bright side it was quick and easy. Very Nice clerks

First of all walking up the steps to the courthouse I realize this place is actually open from 8 to 4 not 8:30…so that was a total bust. I suggest you get here early just like everyone else.

Great for fix-​it tickets! Parked, checked-​in, got the inspection, paid the fee, got the docs, and was out of there in under 30 minutes!
You can park in the front and the same officers that screen visitors will do the inspection. I just don’t recommend going there first thing in the morning because there is a line of people waiting to get in and that will take more time.

What to say about this joint… #1 it desperately needs an upgrade #2 Jury Duty Sucks (especially 2 month long stints!)

UGH! Jury Duty! Those are two of the most despised words that a person can utter. Well, they got me. I had to report for jury duty at the Burbank Courthouse and was totally dreading it. Once I arrived at the courthouse, that dread started to disappear. Ya, I had to show up for a week of half day trial (1:30−4:30 every day), but this courthouse happened to be in great shape.
There were plenty of clean restrooms. Lots of vending machines. A comfortable (as comfortable as can be in a county building) jury room to hang out in. Oh, and an air conditioning system that would make a polar bear very happy. Sure the trial was boring, and at times I found myself dozing off in the jury box, but at the end of the week, it wasnt so bad. I learned something about our legal system, did my civic duty, and made a lil side cash.
Would I want to do jury duty again? Probably not until I am retired and got time to kill. Would I like to do it at the Burbank Courthouse? Absolutely.

Small courthouse with lots of parking on the surrounding streets. Bring your own water as the water fountains are pretty gnarly!

The Clerk at the Sheriff’s Office was very friendly and proffessional.
I was in and out fast and smooth.
Very small office.
Officer at the entrance very friendly guides you to where you are needing to go.
Street Parking only, but its great not too many people there anyhow. :)

This is probably the best place for Jury Duty. Because for your lunch break (and if you get picked as a juror, your recesses or any other breaks) you’ve got a lot of places to choose from for eating and can also squeeze in some shopping at the mall if you’re fast enough.
It’s pretty small in there, but very easy to know where to go for everything. SOMEONE needs to fix up the bathrooms or build more.

It’s not as if you have a choice as to where you do jury duty, but if you do get called and don’t ignore your summons and it happens to be the Burbank Courthouse, you’re in for a treat. It mostly has to do with fact that the location is great and there’s no shortage of great places to eat on your 90 minute lunch break.
The people who work there (in jury services and security) are mostly pretty cool and the parking is easy peasy.
Just follow the instructions given when you call in and on your summons and you should have no problems.
I’m on a long case, and while it totally blows, at least I can go to IKEA on my break!

Sure, the facilities are run-​down, and there is a persistent leak in the 2^nd floor ladies’ room. But unlike the other courthouses, there are only two levels of courtrooms here, so no time is wasted on waiting for and riding on slow elevators. Parking is also super simple, as there is free 2-​hour parking on the street in front of the courthouse or in the lot directly across from the courthouse, and, if you are a juror, in the adjacent parking lot behind the courthouse.
There is no snack shop located in the courthouse, but you will find two vending machines on the floor level, located inside the room for traffic cases. No matter, bc you are only a block away from all the restaurants on San Fernando. What’s also fun is driving past all the TV studios to get to this quaint, little building.
There is nothing depressing about this courthouse because, above all things, justice is done here on a daily basis. The judges are decent and know the law. And the jurors? As intelligent as they come.
Hope to be back soon.