Second Appellate District

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June 4, 2026

Credit Card Payments Now Available Online

Effective June 4, 2026, the Second District Court of Appeal will begin accepting credit card payments online for both Los Angeles and Ventura. Secure links to the Elavon credit card payment portal will be available on the Court's Fees & Payments page starting June 4, 2026. A 2.3% service fee will apply to all online credit card transactions. In addition to online credit card payments, the Court continues to accept checks and money orders. ... Read full article
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