Q: What should I do if I am a defendant, victim, or witness to a crime that occurred outside the city limits of Torrance?
A: Please contact the appropriate prosecutorial agency for the city or jurisdiction where the incident occurred.
Q: What should I do if I have a question about a local law?
A: Please refer to the Torrance Municipal Code.
Q: What should I do if I have a request for public records?
A: Please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Q: What should I do if I am served with a subpoena to testify in court as a witness in a City of Torrance misdemeanor criminal case and require additional information?
A: Please contact our Criminal Prosecution Division at (310) 618-2740.
Q: What should I do if I need legal representation in a criminal case and am unable to afford an attorney?
A: Please contact the Public Defender’s Office at (310) 543-4300.
Q: What should I do if I want to obtain a restraining order to prevent domestic violence?
A: You may go to the Torrance Courthouse located at 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, or call (310) 787-3693.
Q: What should I do if I am the victim of a crime that occurred in the City of Torrance and want to seek restitution?
A: Please contact the Torrance Police Department to file a report.
Q: What should I do if I have a question about a city service or specific city department?
A: Please contact the department directly.
Q: What should I do if I have a question or complaint about code compliance or nuisance abatement?
A: Please contact the Environmental Quality Division at (310) 618-5929.
Q: What should I do if I have a question about zoning?
A: Please contact the Community Development Department at (310) 618-5990.
Q: What should I do if I need information about business licenses?
A: Please contact the Business License Division at (310) 618-5923.