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Effective Friday, March 10, 2023, please note the following changes at the Traffic and Civil court facilities:
Traffic Cases – Traffic Courthouse in Santa Clara
DO NOT APPEAR AT YOUR TRAFFIC COURT CASE UNTIL YOU HAVE REVIEWED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
- Beginning Tuesday, February 14, 2023, all traffic hearings will be heard either in Department 63 located at the Family Justice Center Courthouse or Department 108 located at the South County Courthouse.
- Please see the Public Notice for more details.
Civil Cases – Downtown and Historic Courthouses in San Jose
DO NOT APPEAR AT YOUR CIVIL COURT CASE UNTIL YOU HAVE REVIEWED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
- Many courtrooms at the Downtown and Historic Courthouses will be utilizing remote technology for civil appearances, including the Probate Division and probate hearings.
- Please see the Public Notice for more details.
- All jury trials will remain in person unless otherwise ordered.
- All civil harassment, elder abuse, unlawful detainer and small claims cases will remain in person.