Temporary Judge Application

Please complete and submit the form below and two letters of reference to apply as a Temporary Judge at the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

1. Applicant's Contact Information

Title

2. Professional Qualifications

Are you active in the California State Bar?
Are you in good standing with the California State Bar?
Jurisdiction
Date Admitted
Number of Member Years

Required questions regarding disciplinary actions:

I have been disciplined by the State bar, a bar association or other professional licensing entity in any state, or by a court of record (including imposition of sanctions or being held in contempt of court).
I have been convicted or pleaded no contest to a felony or misdemeanor.
I am a defendant in a pending felony or misdemeanor.
I have been convicted of two or more infractions in the last year.
I have been a party to legal proceedings.
I am subject to disciplinary proceedings by the State Bar, a bar association or other professional licensing entity in any state, or by a court of record (including imposition of sanctions or being held in contempt of court).

If you need to provide more information that cannot be entered below, please email the information to  TJP@scscourt.org .

3. Practice and Experience

Area of Practice
Side Represented

Required questions concerning serving previously as a Temporary Judge:

I have previously served in this court as a temporary judge.
I have served in other California courts as a temporary judge.
I have been removed by a court as a temporary judge.

If you need to provide more information that cannot be entered below, please email the information to  TJP@scscourt.org .

4. Additional Information

If applicable, please respond to the following questions.

(Send an email to  TJP@scscourt.org  if you need to supply additional information . )

5. Training

(Email certificates of completion for all courses attended to TJP@scscourt.org .)

Within the last three years, I have completed or will complete within 30 days the following training that satisfies the requirements of California Rules of Court, CRC 2.812 and CRC 2.813 .

I am applying to serve as a:

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In order for my application to be considered, I will submit two letters of reference to the Temporary Judge Administrator (TJP@scscourt.org), under separate submission.
Pursuant to the Fair Political Practices Commission’s (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interest – Form 700 , I understand that if I serve more than 30 days or more in a calendar year I will be required to complete a Form 700 and file it with the FPPC .

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing, including statements made in all emails sent to the court regarding this application, is true and correct. I understand that any misstatement or omission of material fact may disqualify me from serving as a temporary judge and/or settlement attorney.