Local Rules of Court

The local rules listed and linked below supplement the California Rules of Court  and apply in Santa Clara County only. If there is a conflict between the Local Rules of Court and the California Rules of Court, the California Rules of Court apply.

• Local Rules of Court Complete Set (printable  version)
• Intro:  Foreword, Standing Order Re: Code of Professionalism, Courthouse Locations, and Table of Contents
• Local Rules of Court Summary
• Local Rules Appellate Division
• Local Rules Civil Division  (Small Claims Local Rules of Court are part of the Civil Local Rules of Court, specifically, Rule 19 Small Claims Actions)
• Local Rules Criminal Division
• Local Rules Family Division
• Local Rules Juvenile Division
• Local Rules Probate Division
• Local Rules General Court and Administration Rules

Parties and attorneys must comply and be familiar with these Local Rules of Court, which are designed to help the Court and parties resolve cases promptly and efficiently.

Resolutions and General Orders

• Standing Order to Allow for Temporary Judge Policy Exceptions
• Standing Order Re: Use of Recording Devices In and Around Courthouse Facilities and Over Audio or View Platforms
• Standing Order Re: Fees Due For Traffic Citations
• Standing Order Re: Santa Clara County Bar Association Code of Professionalism
• General Order Re: Expressive Activity
• Resolution and General Order Re: Mandatory Electronic Filing
• Resolution and General Order Re: Revisions to Forms
• Policy Re: Privately Retained Court Reporters and Request for Appointment of Official Reporter Pro Tempore form
• General Order Re: Operation of Electronic Recording Equipment for Specified Proceedings Involving Fundamental Liberty Interests in the Absence of an Available Court Reporter
• Administrative Order Repealing General Court and Administration Rule 7(D)(3)

State Rules and Laws

• California Rules of Court  are adopted by the Judicial Council of California for all Superior Courts.
• Local Rules of Court for other counties in California
• California Constitution and Law Codes

State and Local Forms

• State Legal Forms are approved by the Judicial Council.
• Local Legal Forms are designed for use in Santa Clara County only.

Proposed Local Rules of Court

See the  Proposed Local Rules of Court page to view proposed rule and attachment changes.