News & Media
News for the Public and the Press
See the list of current and archived news releases. Also see the Extraordinary Criminal Cases page .
Policies, Procedures, Laws and Forms related to the Court and the Media
The court is committed to providing access to the courtroom and court records as permitted by law, while protecting confidentiality as needed in the pursuit of justice.
Forms for the press: see our Media Information page
- Access to public records - refer to:
- Photographing, recording, and broadcasting in court - refer to:
- Media coverage of court proceedings - refer to:
- Local General Rule 2
- Amended General Order RE: Expressive Activity Order Signed 6/29/2023
- Standing Order Re: Use of Recording Devices in Courthouse Facilities and Over Audio or Video Platforms Order Signed 3/13/2023
News Releases
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Judge Kimberly Parker Sworn in as the Newest Member of the Santa Clara County Superior Court
NoticeOctober 16, 2023 -
Governor Gavin Newsom Appoints Kimberly Parker to the Santa Clara County Superior Court Bench
NoticeOctober 06, 2023 -
Court Closure due to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
NoticeOctober 02, 2023 -
Santa Clara County Celebrates Constitution Month: A Statewide Initiative by the Judicial Council of California
NoticeSeptember 18, 2023 -
Jon A. Heaberlin Appointed as Commissioner with the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
NoticeSeptember 14, 2023 -
Stephen Lowney Appointed as Judge with the Santa Clara County Superior Court
NoticeAugust 18, 2023 -
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Launches Multilingual Video on "Information Regarding Domestic Violence Restraining Orders"
NoticeAugust 16, 2023 -
Ram Fletcher Appointed as Judge with the Santa Clara County Superior Court
NoticeAugust 11, 2023 -
Santa Clara County Superior Court Welcomes Vinita Bali To The Judicial Bench
NoticeJuly 31, 2023 -
County of Santa Clara and Santa Clara County Bar Association Announce Winners of Law Day Video Contest
News ReleaseJuly 03, 2023 -
The Santa Clara County Court Celebrates the Debut of Remarkable Artwork by Students Grades K-5
News ReleaseJune 30, 2023 -
Commissioner Jon A. Heaberlin Appointed to the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
June 30, 2023 -
Santa Clara County Celebrates Family Reunification
News ReleaseJune 02, 2023 -
Judge Erica Yew Elected 2023-24 President of the California Judges Association
News ReleaseMay 19, 2023 -
Santa Clara County Superior Court Welcomes Very First Licensed Voice CSR Voice Writer
News ReleaseMay 15, 2023 -
Juror Appreciation Week Celebrates Those Who Serve in Santa Clara County Courts
News ReleaseMay 08, 2023