Payment & Collection Activities: The Court has transitioned all payment and collection activities for criminal and juvenile cases to a new agency, Alliance One. Please read this public notice for more information.
Superior Court of Santa Clara County
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Contact the Clerk's Office
Contact the Court by phone, mail, email, or in person.
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Remote Hearing Links
Links to attend hearings remotely using Microsoft Teams.
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Complete Forms at Home
Several options are available to access Court forms, available here.
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Contact the Self-Help Center
For questions related to legal self-help, contact the Self-Help Center here.
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Restraining Orders Information
A Restraining Order (R.O.) can protect you from physical, emotional or financial abuse, and property destruction.
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Small Claims Help
At Small Claims Court, you can resolve disputes inexpensively and quickly.
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Traffic Virtual Counter
You can now speak to one of our Traffic Clerks face-to-face online.
Important Updates and Information
Click here for Civil Cases
Click here for Traffic CasesCourtSchedule - Click here to reserve hearing dates online
List of Court Closures Click here for a list of Court Holidays
Hearing Reminder Service
Receive email or text hearing reminders
Click here for information, link & instructions to create an account
News, Updates & Notices
- Sep 10, 2026
Jeremy Kroger Sworn in as Judge of the Santa Clara County Superior Court
- Sep 10, 2026
Parking and Access Impacts Expected at Downtown San Jose Courthouses on September 11
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About the Court
Click to read a Welcome Letter from Presiding Judge, Honorable Julie A. Emede, and Court Executive Officer Rebecca J. Fleming.
Our Mission
The Superior Court in Santa Clara County serves the public by providing equal justice for all in a fair, accessible, effective, efficient, and courteous manner: by resolving disputes under the law; by applying the law consistently, impartially and independently; and by instilling public trust and confidence in the Court.