The Court Operations division offers cost effective, professional civil process services. Every effort will be made to serve documents in a timely manner and to make what is often a difficult situation manageable. Instructions for Service of Process Each request for civil process services must include instructions signed by the...

Below are personal history statement forms for applicants. Call (714) 834-5858 to speak to a recruiter and get your questions answered.

Virtual Local Assistance Center (VLAC) Assistance Pets and Animals Emergency Animal Evacuation information Disaster Loss Webpage Disaster Loss – How to Claim a State Tax Deduction Unemployment Benefits Property Loss Tax Relief County of Orange Assessor - Calamities Insurance Assistance Legal Aid Food Assistance Health Housing and Rental Assistance EDD...

2025 Citizens’ Academy The 2025 Citizens' Academy will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. beginning on July 3 and ending on August 28. The application window is open until April 30, 2024. The application can be downloaded below. About the Citizens' Academy The Orange County Sheriff’s...

It is the right of every person regardless of race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, to be secure and protected from fear, intimidation, and physical harm caused by the activities of violent groups and individuals. All reported cases of hate crimes are fully investigated by the Sheriff's Department...

Are You Prepared for All Hazards? When a natural or human-caused disaster strikes Orange County, residents may be required to be self-sufficient for up to 5 days or more before help or assistance arrives. By personally preparing, volunteering, and learning about your community's hazards, you can help ensure that you...

Captain Jack Ackerman serves as Chief of Police Services for the city of Laguna Woods. Since July 1, 1999, the Sheriff’s Department has provided contracted law enforcement services for the city of Laguna Woods which has one of the lowest crime rates of any city in Orange County. The Laguna...

The applicant shall not be required to pay for any training courses prior to the initial determination of whether the applicant is a disqualified person pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 26202. New applicants must complete a course no less than 16 hours to include at least...

Captain Frank Gonzalez serves as the Chief of Police Services for the city of Dana Point. Dana Point continues to be a leader in South Orange County by providing responsive and professional level of law enforcement services. Programs implemented by Dana Point Police Services have been recognized statewide and duplicated...

Below is a highlight video shown at the Medal of Valor Ceremony on April 17, 2025.