November 3, 2021
Santa Clara County Superior Court Judicial Mentorship Program
The program seeks to identify, encourage, and offer mentorship for individuals considering a judicial career.

October 19, 2021 The Santa Clara County Superior Court Welcomes Rafael A. Sivilla-Jones To The Bench

October 6, 2021 The Santa Clara County Superior Court Welcomes Brian J. Buckelew To The Bench

October 1, 2021
A More Perfect Union:
The Superior Court Partners With Educators To Teach Students About The Constitution
Santa Clara County Superior Court Celebrates National Constitution Day With Two Virtual Events

August 30, 2021
Rent Assistance Event At The Court
The Santa Clara County Superior Court is holding an event on Thursday, September 2, 2021, to assist landlords and residents unable to pay rent due to COVID-19

July 29, 2021 Color of Justice: Raise Your Voice For Justice

July 15, 2021 Law Day 2021: Advancing The Rule Of Law, Now

July 12, 2021 Court Seeks Candidates for Public Watchdog Agency

June 26, 2021 The Santa Clara County Superior Court Updates COVID-19 Pandemic Health and Safety Orders

June 23, 2021 Santa Clara County Superior Court Extends Zero Bail Schedule To January 31, 2022

June 16, 2021 General Order Rescinding the General Order Prohibiting Eating in Courthouses (June 16, 2021)

June 1, 2021 I Am An American, A Short Film Commemorating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May 27, 2021)

May 6, 2021 Santa Clara County Superior Court Celebrates Juror Appreciation Week May 10–14, 2021

April 23, 2021 Santa Clara County Superior Court Hosts Online Young Women’s Power Lunch

April 15, 2021 Santa Clara County Superior Court Welcomes Jessica M. Delgado to the Bench

March 25, 2021 Presiding Judge Theodore C. Zayner Issues Statement Condemning Anti-Asian American Pacific Islander Attacks

March 15, 2021
Story Time With The Santa Clara County Superior Court
The Santa Clara County Superior Court is pleased to announce the launch of its Story Time video library for children, their families and their teachers.

March 9, 2021
Clerk’s Offices NOW OPEN for in-person business - masks required
Clerk’s Offices NOW OPEN for in-person business - masks required / Morgan Hill and Palo Alto remain closed to the public until further notice

February 26, 2021
Read Across America With Glen View Elementary 202
Using teleconference technology, judicial officers from Santa Clara County Superior Court visit students from Glen View Elementary to celebrate Read Across America

January 29, 2021 Santa Clara County Superior Court Extends Emergency Bail Schedule to June 30, 2021

January 20, 2021
Fred T. Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: Building Coalitions to Fight for Racial Justice
Santa Clara County Superior Court Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Fred T. Korematsu in virtual event held on January 30, 2021

January 4, 2021
Santa Clara County Superior Court Welcomes Christine Garcia-Sen to the Bench
Elected to the Bench in March of 2020, Hon. Christine Garcia-Sen was sworn in on January 4, 2021

2020

December 29, 2020
Santa Clara County Superior Court Applauds the Chief Justice’s Efforts to Fast Track Criminal Matters
Criminal and Traffic Matters Are Seeing Benefits from Santa Clara County’s Innovative Practices

December 18, 2020 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Releases FY 2019-20 Reports

December 15, 2020 Santa Clara County Superior Courts Remain Open for Emergency Matters During the COVID-19 Pandemic

December 7, 2020 Changes to Santa Clara County Superior Court Operations: December 2020

December 1, 2020
Court Issues Order Limiting Courthouse Entry To Reduce Spread Of COVID-19
Access Permitted To Only Those Persons Required To Appear In Person At Any Santa Clara County Superior Courthouse

November 24, 2020
Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Discharge and Impanelment to Be Held December 17
The Santa Clara County Superior Court will recognize the outgoing Grand Jury and swear-in the incoming panel

November 12, 2020 Examination, Education, and Action: The Santa Clara County Superior Court Equality and Social Justice Committee

November 6, 2020 Backlogs and Longer Case Processing Times: How to Contact the Superior Court During COVID-19

November 3, 2020 Amended General Order Regarding Face Coverings Required in Courthouses

October 20, 2020
CourtStack Receives “Best In California” Award for IT Collaboration From Government Technology Magazine
CourtStack is a new digital platform and ecosystem for California Trial Courts designed with the ethos of “Write Once, Run Anywhere”

October 8, 2020
Superior Court Welcomes Luis Ramos to the Bench
Judge Luis Ramos Sworn In to the Santa Clara Superior Court Bench on October 7, 2020

September 25, 2020
Privately Retained Court Reporters
Santa Clara County Superior Court policy change regarding court reporters

September 22, 2020
“We The People, Voting Rights and You”
The Santa Clara Superior Court Announces Voting Education Initiative

September 18, 2020 The Santa Clara County Superior Court Bench Elect New Leadership for 2021-2022

September 17, 2020 Santa Clara County Judicial Officers Leverage Technology to Educate 5th Grade Students about the Constitution

September 9, 2020 Traffic Court Updates and Information

September 8, 2020 Santa Clara County Superior Court Welcomes Commissioner Erik S. Johnson to the Bench

September 2, 2020 Santa Clara County Superior Court Announces CARE COURT: Court for Achieving Re-engagement with Education

August 27, 2020 Presiding Judge Deborah A. Ryan Honored by the Santa Clara County Bar Association Women Lawyers’ Section

August 26, 2020 Santa Clara County Superior Court Extends Emergency Bail Schedule To January 31, 2021

August 17, 2020 Public Notice: Change to Self Help Center and Restraining Order Help Center Hours

August 10, 2020 Santa Clara County Superior Court Adds New Online Ability to Pay Tool for Traffic Court Defendants

August 10, 2020
Court Seeks Candidates for Public Watchdog Agency
Recruitment begins for 2021 Civil Grand Jury panel

August 8, 2020 Public Notice: Change to Office Hours for Santa Clara County Superior Court

August 4, 2020 Santa Clara County Superior Court Convenes Fresh Air Court for Young Adults Deferred Entry of Judgment

July 22, 2020 Juvenile Justice Youth Win Law Day Poster Contest with Powerful Image of Single Fist

July 9, 2020 Santa Clara County Superior Court Hosts Program on Criminal Justice Reform: The Color of Justice

July 8, 2020 Live Chat Now Available for Self-Represented Litigants Seeking Assistance With The Self-Help Center

June 30, 2020 State Budget Effect on the Santa Clara County Superior Court

June 24, 2020 Santa Clara County Superior Court Extends Current Bail Schedule To September 1, 2020

June 18, 2020 Santa Clara County Superior Court Issues Interim Order to Extend Emergency Bail Schedule

June 18, 2020 Santa Clara County Superior Court Jury Trials to Resume with Enhanced Social Distancing Protocols

June 17, 2020 Santa Clara County Superior Court Expansion of Judicial Proceedings and Court Services

May 31, 2020 Presiding Judge Deborah A. Ryan Orders the Closure Of The Santa Clara County Superior Court on June 1, 2020

May 15, 2020 Juror Appreciation Week in Santa Clara County Superior Court

May 14, 2020 The Santa Clara County Superior Court Requires Use of Face Coverings While in Court

May 8, 2020 The Santa Clara County Superior Court to Expand Judicial Proceedings and Court Operations in May

May 6, 2020 Brooke A. Blecher Sworn in as Judge of the Santa Clara County Superior Court

April 28, 2020
Santa Clara County Traffic Court Information
Presiding Judge Deborah Ryan signs order extending due dates; Traffic Court driver’s license holds released upon payment plan agreement

April 27, 2020
Santa Clara County Superior Court Video Hearings and Remote Courtroom Access During COVID-19 Pandemic
Santa Clara County Superior Court is utilizing video technology to conduct some proceedings remotely and has established listen-only telephone lines to allow remote access of hearings

April 24, 2020
Santa Clara County Superior Court Expunges Marijuana Convictions
Marijuana Convictions Proposition 64 eligible convictions to be dismissed automatically by the Superior Court

April 22, 2020
Important Family Law Information for Santa Clara County
Presiding Judge Deborah A. Ryan orders the adoption of the statewide emergency bail schedule

April 10, 2020
General Order RE: Statewide Emergency Bail Schedule
Presiding Judge Deborah A. Ryan orders the adoption of the statewide emergency bail schedule

April 6, 2020
Superior Court Appoints a New Commissioner
Santa Clara County Superior Court has appointed Rebeca Esquivel-Pedroza to Court Commissioner

April 3, 2020
General Order RE: Implementation of Emergency Relief
Presiding Judge Deborah A. Ryan orders an extension of deadlines for Santa Clara County Superior Court

April 1, 2020
Santa Clara Superior Court Authorizes Citation and Release of Certain Individuals Due to COVID-19
Presiding Judge Deborah A. Ryan orders an emergency amendment to the 2020 Santa Clara County Bail Schedule

March 27, 2020
Public Access to Court for Emergency Motions
Family Justice Center Courthouse and Downtown Superior Court to remain open for certain ex-parte case filings

March 27, 2020
Unlawful Detainer (Evictions) Information Spanish Vietnamese
The Santa Clara County Superior Court is not processing any legal paperwork or holding any court proceedings that would result in eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

March 26, 2020
Traffic Court Information
In order to assist in protecting the safety and health of the public, court users and staff, Traffic Court matters are currently suspended and the courthouse is temporarily closed

March 24, 2020
Santa Clara County Superior Court Restricts Visitors Entering the Courthouse
Presiding Judge Deborah A. Ryan orders that only persons with court hearings may enter the courthouses at this time

March 17, 2020
Superior Court Operations During Shelter in Place
Santa Clara Superior Court Suspends All Non-Essential Functions for Duration of “Shelter in Place” Order

March 13, 2020
Santa Clara County Superior Court Issues Emergency Orders
The Court orders continuances on many Court hearings in an effort to reduce the number of persons entering the Courthouses

March 12, 2020
Traffic Court Payments by Phone
The Superior Court expands service for telephonic payments as an alternative to coming to Court

March 9, 2020 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information

February 27, 2020
Superior Court Affirms Dr. Seuss’ Findings “A person is a person, no matter how small”
Superior Court Judicial Officers visit Gardner Elementary for Read Across America

February 20, 2020
Korematsu Day 2020 Celebrated at the Santa Clara County Superior Court
Korematsu Day 2020 Celebrated at the Santa Clara County Superior Court

February 13, 2020
Court Seeks Candidates for Juvenile Justice Commission
Civic-minded citizens needed to assess and recommend improvements to the juvenile justice and dependency systems

January 30, 2020
AB 253: Pilot Project for Remote Court Reporting
Santa Clara Superior Court to pilot a project for remote court reporting

January 2, 2020
Court Seeks Candidates for Public Watchdog Agency
Recruitment begins for 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury panel

2019

December 31, 2019
Senate Bill 310: Jury Service
Beginning January 1, 2020, individuals with criminal records that meet certain criteria are eligible to serve as a juror

December 23, 2019
The Santa Clara County Superior Court’s Annual Report For 2018-2019
The Santa Clara County Superior Court’s Annual Report For 2018-2019 Has Been Published

December 16, 2019
Santa Clara Superior Court Offers New Online Dispute Resolution Process
The Santa Clara Superior Court Offers New Online Dispute Resolution Process

November 22, 2019
Young Women’s Power Lunch: November 2019
The Superior Court hosts its second mentorship event of 2019 to promote and empower young women in Santa Clara County

November 14, 2019
National Adoption Day 2019: 50 Children and 36 Families
The Santa Clara Superior Court hosts National Adoption Day event bringing together children and families on Friday, November 22, 2019

November 7, 2019
2019 Educators Day At The Court:
2019 Educators Day At The Court: Court and Community Working Together

October 31, 2019
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley and Legal Advocates for Children and Youth Honors Judge Julie A. Emede Law Foundation of Silicon Valley and Legal Advocates for Children and Youth Honors Judge Julie A. Emede - October 31, 2019

October 24, 2019
Governor Appoints Johnny C. Gogo to the Santa Clara County Superior Court Bench
Governor Appoints Johnny C. Gogo to the Santa Clara County Superior Court Bench - October 29, 2019

October 23, 2019
Fariba Soroosh Receives 2019 Leonard Edwards Champion of Peace Award
Fariba Soroosh Receives 2019 Leonard Edwards Champion of Peace Award on October 18, 2019

October 10, 2019
Santa Clara Superior Court Youth Justice & Public Safety Summit
The Santa Clara Superior Court hosted the Youth Justice & Public Safety Summit on Friday, September 6, 2019

October 9, 2019
Temporary Closure Notice - South County Courthouse
The South County Courthouse in Morgan Hill is temporarily closed due to a public safety power shutoff initiated by the utility company

September 18, 2019
Appointment of Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Appointment of Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Alicia Vojnik Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara

September 13, 2019
The Santa Clara Superior Court Bench Reaches Gender Parity
The Superior Court Bench seats 39 female and 39 male judicial officers

July 24, 2019
The Superior Court Seeks Qualified Attorneys to Serve as Temporary Judges
Educational trainings and MCLE credit are available at no cost to attorneys interested in serving.

July 1, 2019
Santa Clara County’s Civil Grand Jury Releases FY 2018-19 Reports
The 2018-2019 Civil Grand Jury concluded its term on June 20, 2019

May 23, 2019
Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Discharge and Impanelment to Be Held June 20
The Santa Clara County Superior Court will recognize the outgoing Grand Jury and swear-in the incoming panel

May 14, 2019
Santa Clara County Observes Family Reunification Day May 22, 2019
Santa Clara County recognizes the hard work of families and the many professionals who support them in getting their children home safely

April 23, 2019
Increasing Access To Justice: Odyssey Guide and File
Santa Clara County Superior Court’s new Guide and File program helps self-represented litigants complete legal documents at home

April 11, 2019
Power Lunch at the Superior Court
The Superior Court hosts a mentorship event to promote and empower young women in Santa Clara County.

March 25, 2019
Clergy Day At The Court
The Superior Court hosts an interfaith conference for members of the clergy addressing some of the greatest the needs of the community.

February 28, 2019
The Superior Court Appoints a New Commissioner
Santa Clara County Superior Court has appointed Jillian M. Laxton to Court Commissioner

February 25, 2019
Read Across America 2019
Santa Clara County Judges adopt San Jose’s Grant Elementary School for the Court’s annual participation in Read Across America.

January 17, 2019
Fred T. Korematsu Day 2019
Santa Clara Superior Court Commemorates the 100 Year Anniversary of the Birth of Civil Rights Leader Fred T. Korematsu

January 2, 2019
Court Seeks Candidates for Public Watchdog Agency Recruitment begins for 2019-2020 Civil Grand Jury panel
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2019-2020 Civil Grand Jury Panel

2018

November 9, 2018
Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2018-19
The public is invited to provide feedback to the Court through November 14, 2018

October 2, 2018
Santa Clara County Judges Elect New Leadership
September 27, 2018

September 20, 2018
We the People: Santa Clara County Judges Educate 5th Graders about the Constitution
Santa Clara County Superior Court Judges celebrate national Constitution Day with over than 1,500 students

September 12, 2018
Santa Clara Superior Court Town Hall TO BE RESCHEDULED
Santa Clara Superior Court Town Hall TO BE RESCHEDULED

August 25, 2018
Press Release - Town Hall September 19 2018
Santa Clara Superior Court Town Hall Event September 19, 2018

August 25, 2018
Two New Commissioners for the Superior Court Bench Santa Clara Superior Court
Two New Commissioners for the Superior Court Bench Santa Clara Superior Court has appointed as its newest Commissioners Brooke A. Blecher and Benjamin W. Williams

June 25, 2018
Santa Clara County’s Civil Grand Jury Releases FY 2017-18 Reports
The 2017-2018 Civil Grand Jury concluded its term June 21, 2018

Clarifications Necessary for “Justice Still Delayed” Grand Jury Continuity Report SAN JOSÉ, Calif. (June 25, 2018):The 2017-18 Civil Grand Jury recently issued a “Continuity Report”

May 29, 2018
Law Day 2018: Eighth Grade Essay Competition
Santa Clara County students answer the Superior Court’s call for essays in conjunction with Law Day 2018

May 10, 2018
Santa Clara County Observes Family Reunification Day May 30, 2018
We celebrate the important accomplishments of parents and the many professionals who support them in getting their children home safely.

May 9, 2018
Police and the Mentally Ill: Improving Outcomes
Santa Clara County’s Civil Grand Jury Releases Report

February 27, 2018
Superior Court Judges Cheer March 2 is a “Great Day for UP”
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.

January 16, 2018
Fred T. Korematsu Day 2018
Santa Clara Superior Court honors the legacy of civil rights leader Fred T. Korematsu

January 3, 2018
Court Seeks Candidates for Public Watchdog Agency
Recruitment begins for 2018-2019 Civil Grand Jury panel

2017

November 9, 2017
National Adoption Day – 29 Children and 24 Families
Santa Clara County Superior Court hosts National Adoption Day event bringing together children and families

October 19, 2017
Fourth Annual Educators Day at the Court
Santa Clara County provides training for educators in areas that cross over from schools into the justice system

October 17, 2017
Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-18
The public is invited to provide feedback to the Court through October 20, 2017

October 12, 2017
Santa Clara Superior Court Implements Electronic Search Warrants
Program Benefits the Court, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement

September 25, 2017 International Dignitaries Tour Family Justice Center Courthouse

September 21, 2017
Judge Erica Yew Receives Top Award from Judicial Council of California
Recognized for her outstanding work as a jurist within the State Court system

July 28, 2017
Judge Stephen Manley Honored at NADCP Conference
Judge Manley inducted into the Veterans Treatment Court Hall of Fame

July 21, 2017
Privately Retained Court Reporters
Superior Court policy change regarding court reporters in Civil and Probate Divisions

June 22, 2017
Finalists Announced for Santa Clara County’s Top Citizen Watchdogs
The Discharge Ceremony of the 2016-2017 Civil Grand Jury and the Impanelment Ceremony of the 2017-2018 Civil Grand Jury will take place, Thursday, June 22, 2017.

May 25, 2017
Santa Clara County Observes Family Reunification Day May 31, 2017
We celebrate the important accomplishments of parents and the many professionals that support them in getting their children home safely.

May 8, 2017
May 8 – 12: Juror Appreciation Week
Court honors Santa Clara County jurors for their contribution to the pursuit of justice

April 27, 2017
Law Day 2017 Panel Discussion
14th Amendment comes alive at 2017 Law Day Panel. The Superior Court engages students at SVCTE in Panel Discussion about due process and equal protection in today’s society

March 9, 2017 Honorable Elizabeth C. Peterson Sworn in as Judge of Santa Clara County

March 1, 2017
Important Public Notice
Beginning Friday, May 5, 2017, and every Friday thereafter, the new office and telephone hours at the Civil Clerk’s Office will be 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

February 23, 2017
(Official) Judicial Attire Includes Red and White Striped Hats on March 2
Santa Clara County Judges adopt San Jose’s Bachrodt Elementary School for the Court’s annual participation in Read Across America

February 16, 2017 Family Tree Café Now Open for Business in the New Family Justice Center Courthouse

January 17, 2017
Court Seeks Candidates for Public Watchdog Agency
Recruitment begins for 2017-18 Civil Grand Jury panel

January 5, 2017
Court Lauds Outgoing Presiding Judge Risë Jones Pichon for Her Steady Leadership
On New Year’s Day, Hon. Patricia M. Lucas assumed helm as Presiding Judge and Hon. Deborah A. Ryan assumed role as Assistant Presiding Judge

2016

October 13, 2016
Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2016-17
The public is invited to provide feedback to the Court through October 18, 2016

September 29, 2016
Lauded Local Court Executive to Head Orange County Court’s Operations
David H. Yamasaki to step down from Santa Clara County Superior Court December 1, 2016

September 27, 2016
New Leadership Named by Santa Clara County Judges
Assistant Presiding Judge Patricia Lucas to become Presiding Judge; Criminal Supervising Judge Deborah Ryan named new Assistant Presiding Judge for 2017-18 Term

August 26, 2016 Judicial Assignment Change Effective 9/6/2016

August 12, 2016 Labor Agreement Reached

August 11, 2016 Limited Services Will Continue Due to Work Stoppage

August 10, 2016 Response to SCPEA’s Agreement to Mediation

August 10, 2016 Joint Statement on Mediation

August 10, 2016 Limited Services Will Continue Due to Work Stoppage

August 5, 2016 Limited Services Will Continue Due to Work Stoppage

August 3, 2016 Limited Services Will Continue Due to Work Stoppage

August 2, 2016 Limited Services Available Due to Work Stoppage

July 20, 2016 Family Justice Center Courthouse Dedication Ceremony to be Rescheduled

June 23, 2016
Santa Clara County’s Civil Grand Jury Releases FY 2015-16 Reports
The 2015-2016 Civil Grand Jury will conclude its term today, June 23, 2016.

February 5, 2016
Family Justice Center Courthouse Gets Greenlight for Move-In Date
After years of development and planning, the new Family Justice Center Courthouse to open this summer

January 12, 2016
Court Seeks Candidates for Public Watchdog Agency
Recruitment has begun for 2016-17 Civil Grand Jury panel The deadline to submit applications is Friday, April 1, 2016. Click for the application and instructions .

2015

November 12, 2015
Consolidation of Family Law Departments Family Law department in the Morgan Hill Courthouse will merge with main operations at the
Park Avenue Courthouse in San José, effective January 19, 2016.

October 8, 2015
Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2015-16
The public is invited to provide feedback to the Court through October 14, 2015

September 17, 2015
Judges Bring Constitution to Life for Students across County
Santa Clara County Superior Court judges visit 39 schools and 3,200 5th grade students to celebrate national Constitution Day

April 1, 2015
Civil Grand Jury Application Deadline Extended
Recruitment continues for 2015-16 Civil Grand Jury panel

March 3, 2015
Grinch Charged with PC 487 (Grand Theft – Christmas)
Judges adopt San Jose’s Horace Mann Elementary School for the Court’s annual participation in Read Across America

February 25, 2015
Juvenile Justice Beyond the Bench Conference - March 27th
Motivating Youth for Successful Lives - conference registration is open

January 9, 2015
County Watchdog Recruitment Gets into Full Swing
Recruitment begins for 2015-16 Civil Grand Jury

Note: There are five informational sessions throughout Santa Clara County in January and February to learn more. Details can be found on this flier or by contacting the Office of the Civil Grand Jury (408-882-2721 or email CGJ@scscourt.org ).

2014

December 23, 2014
General Order re: Proposition 47
General Order re: forms for Proposition 47 proceedings: CR-6086 , CR-6087 , CR-6088

November 21, 2014
One Day – 45 Kids, 31 New Families
Superior Court and County of Santa Clara celebrate National Adoption Day, bringing together 45 children with 31 new families

October 24, 2014 Notice of Revisions, effective Nov. 24, to Civil, Probate and Criminal Local Rules

October 24, 2014
General Order and Resolution
General Order signed by Presiding Judge Oct. 23, 2014. and Resolution signed by the CEO Oct. 23, 2014 re: Family Rule 6

October 17, 2014
Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2014-15
The public is invited to provide feedback to the Court through October 22, 2014

October 1, 2014
County Juvenile Justice Team Recognized for their Services to Minority Communities
Unsung Heroes Award to Be Presented by Santa Clara County Bar Association’s Diversity Committee

September 24, 2014
Important Public Notice - Reduced Business Hours
Effective Nov. 24, 2014, court office and telephone hours will be 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

September 22, 2014
Santa Clara County Judges Elect New Leadership
Assistant Presiding Judge Risë Pichon elevated to Presiding Judge; Judge Patricia Lucas named new Assistant Presiding Judge

September 17, 2014
Judges Convene Friendly Competition for Students Across County
Superior Court judges celebrate national Constitution Day with more than 3,200 5th grade students throughout Santa Clara County

August 5, 2014
Courtroom Closures [modified 8/11/15]
Effective October 6, 2014 the Court will be closing Civil, Small Claims and Traffic courts in Morgan Hill and Palo Alto until further notice. The closure will go into effect October 6, 2014.

June 20, 2014
Statement on Budget for FY 2014-15
Statement of Presiding Judge and Chair of the Trial Court Presiding Judges Advisory Committee Hon. Brian C. Walsh on Judicial Branch Budget FY 2014-15

June 19, 2014
Finalists Announced for Santa Clara County’s Top Citizen Watchdogs
The Discharge Ceremony of the current Civil Grand Jury and the Impanelment Ceremony of the 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury will take place, Thursday, June 19, 2014

May 9, 2014
May 12 – 16: Juror Appreciation Week
Court honors Santa Clara County jurors for their contribution to the pursuit of justice

May 7, 2014
Court Opens Recruitment for Human Resources Director
Application deadline: May 27th

May 1, 2014
Court Celebrates National Law Day with Focus on Community Engagement
Essay contest, art competition, local legislative-day-on-the-bench and Clergy Day mark this year’s activities

March 3, 2014
Verdict Is In: Horton Heard a Who
Judges adopt San Jose’s Schallenberger Elementary School for the Court’s annual participation in Read Across America

March 3, 2014
Hunt for New Recruits Gets Extension
Application deadline extended to Friday, March 28, 2014 in volunteer search for 2014-15 Civil Grand Jury

2013

December 19, 2013 Notice of New Civil Fees, Effective January 1, 2014

December 5, 2013 Judge Tondreau is the 2013 Wilmont Sweeney Juvenile Court Judge of the Year

November 22, 2013
One Day – 48 Kids, 36 New Families
Superior Court and County of Santa Clara celebrate National Adoption Day, bringing together 48 children with 36 new families

November 13, 2013
Court Helps Educators Go Back to School
Court provides all day training on key issues facing schools, such as cyber bulling and teen dating violence

November 5, 2013
Bar Association Recognizes Judge for Achievement
Jurist of the Year Awarded to the Honorable James Kleinberg

October 28, 2013 Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2013-14

October 16, 2013 Commission on Judicial Performance Announces Superior Court Judge Erica R. Yew to Serve as Chairperson

September 17, 2013
Judges Bring Constitution to Life for Students across County
Santa Clara County Superior Court judges celebrate national Constitution Day with more than 1,300 5th grade students

August 28, 2013
Judge Brian C. Walsh to Lead Statewide Committee of Trial Court Presiding Judges
Chief Justice appoints the nominee submitted by the presiding judges from the 58 trial courts

July 3, 2013
Ribbon Cutting -- Juvenile Justice Lobby
Little budget with big impact: Juvenile Justice lobby gets facelift to align with national best practices

July 1, 2013 Notice of Fee Changes Effective July 8, 2013

June 27, 2013 Santa Clara County Impanels New Civil Grand Jury

June 19, 2013
Finalists Announced for Santa Clara County’s Top Citizen Watchdogs
The Discharge Ceremony of the current Civil Grand Jury and the Impanelment Ceremony of the 2013-2014 Civil Grand Jury will take place on Thursday, June 27, 2013.

May 30, 2013
Judge Stephen V. Manley Receives National Honor for his Work in Mental Health
The American Psychiatric Association has awarded Judge Stephen V. Manley the prestigious Jacob K. Javits Award for Public Service.

May 13, 2013
Court Honors Winners of Law Day Art Contest with Showcase and Prizes
Court awarded first, second and third prize winners in poster contest held for participants at The James Ranch and Juvenile Hall

May 10, 2013
May 13 – 17: Juror Appreciation Week
Court honors Santa Clara County jurors for their contribution to the pursuit of justice

April 30, 2013
Court Appoints Edward F. Mills as New Commissioner

April 22, 2013
Media Advisory re: Juvenile Justice Court Proceedings
Memo summarizing some of the law related to proceedings in Juvenile Justice Court

March 1, 2013
Read Across America
Judges Serve Up a Little Green Eggs and Ham to Local Students

February 26, 2013
Civil Grand Jury Application Deadline Extended until March 22, 2013 See Civil Grand Jury page for information and application

February 6, 2013
National Parent Program Expands in Santa Clara County
Step-by-step training program for parents of strong willed or out-of-control teens teaches how to change destructive behavior

February 4, 2013
Recruitment Begins for Santa Clara County’s Top Citizen Watchdogs Court seeks volunteers for 2013-14 Civil Grand Jury; deadline to submit applications is March 8, 2013

January 28, 2013
Santa Clara County Judge Honored as Mental Health Champion
Judge Stephen Manley receives Words to Deeds Award

January 4, 2013
Court Thanks Judge Loftus for his Laudable Leadership and Service during his Tenure at Helm
On New Year’s Day, Hon. Brian C. Walsh became Presiding Judge and Hon. Risë Pichon became Assistant Presiding Judge

2012

December 28, 2012
Santa Clara County’s Longest Serving Judge Passes
Judge Paul Teilh served as a Santa Clara County judge from 1966 to 2010

November 16, 2012 New Traffic Night Court Hours Begin in January 2013

November 16, 2012
Adoption Day at Court - 30 New Families Begin Today in Santa Clara County

November 14, 2012 Public Comment Period Closes for Changes to Local Rule Addressing Private Professional Fiduciary Fees

November 6, 2012 Court Offers Last Resort Option For Registered Voters Finding Trouble at the Polls

October 18, 2012 Appointment of General Counsel, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara

October 2, 2012 Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2012-13

September 20, 2012 Court Elects New Leadership for 2013-15 Term

September 20, 2012 Court Strengthens Rules for Private Professional Fiduciary Fees

September 13, 2012
Court Begins Transition to Electronic Records
The Court's Probate Division began implementing the Court Electronic Record File (CERF) document management system, which allows for electronic scanning and storing of all documents submitted for filing

August 17, 2012 Court Thanks Advisory Committee for Input on Private Professional Fiduciary Fees and Monitoring

August 10, 2012
Court Mourns Loss with Manoukian Family
Captain Matthew Manoukian, son of Judge Pete Manoukian and Justice Patricia Bamattre-Manoukian, was killed in action in Afghanistan yesterday

July 26, 2012
Reimbursement of Private Professional Fiduciary Fees
Supervising probate judge initiates reforms ahead of Court’s formalized, legislative process for Local Rule changes - task force convened

July 20, 2012
Advance Jury Fees FAQ - Frequently asked questions and answers posted regarding deposit of advance jury fees for court reporting services under one hour

July 16, 2012 Santa Clara’s New Courthouse Approved in State’s Last Minute Budget Negotiations

July 10, 2012 Court appoints Lisa Galdos as the Assistant Court Executive Officer

June 27, 2012
2012-2013 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury - sworn in at the Impanelment Ceremony on June 21, 2012

June 19, 2012 2012-2013 Civil Grand Jury - Holdovers and Finalists

June 15, 2012
Appointment of Public Information Officer Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara

June 5, 2012
Remote Electronic Access to Antolin Garcia-Torres Case Information
For more information on this case see the People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres page

June 4, 2012
Traffic Infraction Amnesty Program ends June 30, 2012

May 18, 2012 Two New Judges Appointed to the Court by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

May 9, 2012
Court celebrates the 15th anniversary of Juror Appreciation Week May 14 to18

March 14, 2012
National AmeriCorps Week - Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren visits the Court’s Self-Help Center

March 7, 2012
Applications being accepted for 2012-2013 Civil Grand Jury ( Application form , Civil Grand Jury info )

2011

December 23, 2011
Traffic Infraction Amnesty Program in effect January 1 thru June 30, 2012

December 7, 2011 Change in Hours for Clerk’s Office – Traffic Court Effective February 6, 2012

November 9, 2011 Court Joins in National Adoption Day to Help Local Children Find Permanent Families

October 5, 2011
Court-Community Leadership and Liaison Program begins Nov. 3, 2011
Brochure , Schedule and Application

September 27, 2011 Court warns of imposter posing as Court employee

January 28, 2011
Court accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Civil Grand Jury Please complete and submit an Application form .

January 24, 2011
Court Launches Middle School Education Court - New Juvenile Dependency Specialty Court Dedicated to Improving Foster Youth’s Academic Performance

January 21, 2011 Court Announces Relocation of Small Claims Court in April

2010

December 22, 2010
Court-Community Leadership and Liaison Program Schedule and Application

November 16, 2010 Court Joins in National Adoption Day to Help Local Children Find Permanent Families

September 10, 2010 Superior Court Elects Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge

July 26, 2010 Court and County Launch California Courts Protective Order Registry (CCPOR)

July 20, 2010 Online Jury Summons Response Option Added to Court Website

May 6, 2010 Court honors jurors during Juror Appreciation Week

2009

December 28, 2009 Court announces new location for filing civil harassment, workplace violence, and elder abuse matters

December 11, 2009
Retired Judge Jack Komar Receives Award - 2009 Distinguished Service Award from the National Center for State Courts

N ovember 13, 2009
Court Program Wins Top Award - Judicial Council Honors Collaboration Between Superior Court and FIRST5 for Innovative Approach to Serving the Public. See the video from the Kleps Award lunch.

November 13, 2009

Court Joins in National Adoption Day to Help Local Children Find Permanent Families

August 12, 2009 Fiscal Crisis Results in Court Closures

July 20, 2009 2009-2010 List of Civil Grand Jury Members

May 15, 2009 Court Celebrates the Opening of the New South County Courthouse – Morgan Hill

May 8, 2009 Court Honors Jurors During Juror Appreciation Week

March 6, 2009 Superior Court to Open New Courthouse in Morgan Hill

January 1, 2009
New Civil Fee and Traffic Fine Structure (State Court News Release)

2008

November 10, 2008 Superior Court Joins in National Adoption Day to Help More Than 50 Local Children Find Permanent Families

October 20 2008
Court Seeks Applications to Provide Traffic Violator School (TVS) Services: News Release

September 12, 2008 Superior Court Elects Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge

June 9, 2008 Superior Court Announces Relocation of Los Gatos Small Claims Court

June 3, 2008

Superior Court Traffic Case Information Now Available Online

May 21, 2008 Superior Court Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer

April 23, 2008

Superior Court Announces Relocation of Traffic Court

March 20, 2008 Superior Court Joins in Celebration of Mediation Week

March 20, 2008 Adult and Juvenile Mental Health Courts Honored by State of California

March 20, 2008 Superior Court Hosts "Girl Scouts at Court" Day

March 6, 2008 Superior Court to Open a Second Dependency Drug Court

January 9, 2008 Superior Court Expands Family Law Services to Sunnyvale Courthouse

2007

November 13, 2007 Court Joins in National Adoption Day

June 13, 2007 Groundbreaking Judicial Studies Program Nears First Graduation

April 5, 2007 DUI Trial April 6 at James Lick High School

March 16, 2007 Court Commemorates Mediation Week, March 18-24

February 7, 2007 Superior Court Re-Opens Traffic Night Court

January 17, 2007 Seeking Public Input on Statewide Funding Priorities for the Trial Courts for FY 2007–2008

2006

November 15, 2006 Superior Court Joins in National Adoption Day to Help More than 50 Local Children Find Permanent Families

October 23, 2006 Court Announces Passing of Judge Robert L. Ambrose

October 10, 2006 Court Announces Vietnamese-Language Self Service Website

September 1, 2006 Electronic Filing and Service of Documents in Complex Civil Litigation Cases

March 6, 2006 New Traffic School Provider

February 17, 2006 Congressman Honda to be Honored at Superior Court Event

2005

October 26, 2005
Historical Poster Display - California Court of Appeal Centennial Celebration

O ctober 13, 2005
DUI Trial on Oct. 17 at San Jose State University

September 21, 2005 Juvenile Delinquency Conference Announced

September 21, 2005 Superior Court Seeks Applicants to Provide Traffic Violator School Services

August 1, 2005 Barbara Fox Appointed Second Assistant Executive Officer

July 21, 2005 Region 2 Trial Courts and Court Interpreter Union to Mediate Disputes

June 30, 2005 Collective Bargaining Between Region 2 Courts and Court Interpreter Employees

May 13, 2005 Santa Clara County Drug Treatment Courts Honor Graduates

March 1, 2005 Santa Clara County Superior Court Announces New Procedure for Telephonic Appearance

February 8, 2005 Superior Court Announces Formation of Speakers Bureau

January 31, 2005 Judicial Town Hall Meeting - City of Sunnyvale

2004

September 28. 2004 Court Initiates Judicial Town Hall Meetings

September 24, 2004 Superior Court Elects Hon. Alden E. Danner as Presiding Judge

August 30, 2004 Judge Leonard Edwards II Named William H. Rehnquist Award Recipient

August 3, 2004
FIRST 5, Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, and the Center for Healthy Development Create "New Skills and Choices Parenting" program for Families in the Family Court System

July 16, 2004 Public Notice of Fiscal Year 2005–2006 Trial Court Budget Development Process

July 7, 2004 Judges Edwards and Hyman Receive Recognition for Work

June 16, 2004 Court Requests Public Feedback on Proposed Budget Reductions

June 11, 2004 Court Receives Federal Grant to Support Domestic Violence Program

April 27, 2004 Court’s Website Named One of Top 10 Court Websites Nationwide

March 24, 2004 Court Presents Issues to Senate Hearing, Judicial Branch Proposed 2004-05 Budget

March 3, 2004 Family Court Director Steve Baron Receives Award from Santa Clara County Psychological Association

F ebruary, 24, 2004
Superior Court Participates in Read Across America

January 28, 2004 Juvenile Domestic and Family Violence Court Receives “Top 50” Honor