FILMING IN COUNTY COURTS 

The Judicial Council of California (Administrative Office of the Courts) facilitates all filming and issues their own licenses for all court facilities within California. The California Film Commission DOES NOT issue film permits for the California Court system.  This fact sheet will assist companies seeking information from the Administrative Office of the Courts concerning filming at their facilities.

Application:

Companies will be asked to complete an Application for Revocable License for the Use of Real Property and to describe in detail the scenes to be filmed, number of shoot days, provide a list of all equipment to be brought into the court facilities with a description of electrical needs and provide proof of insurance.  Application must be submitted no less than ten (10) business days in advance of filming activity.

For an application, click here for a fillable Word form.

Fees: The Administrative Office of the Courts has a minimum fee for commercial filming of $1500 along with any cost recovery items the courts may have such as security and janitorial costs.  An estimate for these costs will be provided during the application review process.

Filming in Los Angeles:

Robert Pena (Primary Contact for filming requests in Los Angeles County)

Facilities Services Assistant

Faciltities Services & Capital Projects

Los Angeles Superior Court

213.974.6703

email: RobPena@LASuperiorCourt.org

http://lasuperiorcourt.org/locations/ui/listbyname.aspx

Limited filming may be available at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, including buildings at 111 North Hill Street, 100 South Hill Street and 110 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. These courthouses are busy and there is rarely an opportunity for a clear courtroom.

No filming is permitted at any time at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, 210 West Temple Avenue, Los Angeles.

To find a court or a facility, click here or go to  http://www.courts.ca.gov/