South County Regional Center

I used to be a courier and was in this courthouse nearly every day to file paperwork for attorneys. Of all the court houses I had to go to throughout the county, this one was by far the worst. I dreaded walking into this place. The staff is unbelievably rude, the lines super long and honestly, no one knows what they’re doing. I lost track of the amount of times I’d request to pull a case and it would take them 40 minutes or more to locate it. Policies and procedures were always changing and seeing the shouting matches between the public and staff at the counter was common place. You know, where deputies would have to escort someone out the door, someone cursing obscenities and a clerk closing the window. Incredibly unprofessional. The employees were nice compared to the supervisors though. Talk about RUDE, most of those ladies should be fired. These power hungry, rude supervisors run this place so is it any wonder the staff was so rude too? Morale was really low, employees would always complain and bad mouth supervisors and I always had a sense that everyone was just overwhelmed. This courthouse is absolutely not big enough to handle the volume of work it has. It’s a traffic, criminal, family law and civil courthouse in one for the ENTIRE south county… and it’s not working. The Chula Vista Courthouse has been this way for years so save yourself the aggravation and avoid it.

Always long lines an not to mention I’m not very fond of the officers when you walk in. Making me take my hat off?!? For what? I didn’t know I had room to carry any weapons in there not to mention the alarm didn’t go off while I walked passed the metal detector.
I’ve been here more then I’ve liked but what can I do I need to be here to take care of things I should have a long time ago. I try to make the best of it so I can make it go as easy as possible. I’m sure the Duke is an employee here don’t know anyone who would want to be the Duke of this place.

well since I knew this time to just go to the Dropbox and not wait in line messed up on the paperwork the first time forgot to fill out the form hopefully the second time is the charm and we’ll get it done

If you are going to court it does not sound like you’re having an amazing day to start off with. Now having you stand in lines to pay your fines is just cruel. There are all walks of life getting in trouble and waiting for the cashier to pay their dues. Meat heads, raggedy ann’s, the cholo and of course a couple brownies like me. I like to people watch here and see how fidgety everyone is. I guess its part of keeping people out of trouble I never want to wait in that line for my ticket much less get locked up.
I would like to come in on a free day to just people watch that would be fun. But not for any other reason. Just stay out of trouble and you could enjoy everyone else’s misery over some coffee.

So I was at the Chula Vista court house for Jury duty (thank God) no Traffic tickets .
Last time I was here was about 10yrs ago for a speeding ticket. This place looks the same. it definetly needs a face lift. I know its jail, court etc., but they need to add an expresso bar or just a much nicer jury room or even vending machines. I would also suggest that they have a more organized security check. Avoid jury duty in CV :)

I suppose this is the official name for the Chula Vista court house/​jail. It used to have District Attorney’s offices in here but they moved out– across the street.
Has all the architectural charm of a 13^th century Spanish border castle. Hey– who’s idea was the freaking moat? Inside, you’re treated to four levels of Court Rooms and endless waiting in line if you’re lucky.
The line for misdemeanor/​traffic court in the AM is totally ridic– it’s worth paying a lawyer a couple hundred just to wait around to handle business for you.
The judges and court clerks are very professional– If you get to the point where you’re dealing with the judges staff they are courteous and professional. The administrative staff can be hit or miss– given the work load I don’t begrudge them some fussiness.
Parking for morning court is a nightmare– try looking the area off H st– there is an Oncologist’s office on the corner– something like that.