Generally, the Clerk’s Office at each courthouse opens at 8:30 AM and closes at 4 PM. Traffic Courts, Clerk’s Offices and other services’ hours of operations can vary slightly from location to location.  

Courthouse visits (individuals):  Generally, all Court proceedings are open to the public, with the exceptions of Juvenile Justice Court, Juvenile Dependency Court and select closed hearings.  

For groups wishing to arrange a court visit, tour or mock trial , please email visit@scscourt.org , providing the following information:

Courthouse visits (groups/schools):

Immerse students in an educational experience with our courthouse tours, thoughtfully designed to provide valuable insights into the legal system. To ensure an enriching experience, we kindly request limiting group sizes to 40 participants or fewer. If your group exceeds this capacity or requires special accommodations, please reach out to us at visit@scscourt.org.

Courthouse hours: The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara’s courthouses open at 8 AM and close at 5 PM.Court proceedings are broken into “Morning” and “Afternoon” calendars. Morning calendars start at approximately 9/9:30 AM and end at noon. Afternoon calendars start at approximately 1:30 PM and end at 5 PM.

Courthouse locations:There is an interactive map showing all courthouses in the county, which allows users to obtain driving directions.

Public transportation: Check the website 511.org and use the "Transit" tab.

Securityis important at our courthouses to ensure the safety of all visitors, jurors, parties to lawsuits, court staff, judicial officers, and individuals in custody. All courthouses have metal detectors and sheriff's deputies on duty. Be sure to read this security information before you visit the Court.

Questions?For information on observing in the courtroom, please contact the Court at (408) 882-2840.