Posted May 30, 2023
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Business Cards
Posted May 26, 2023
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Armored Car Services
Posted May 19, 2023
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Water Filtration Coolers
Posted April 28, 2023
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Shredding Services
Posted April 21, 2023
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Business Cards
Posted March 30, 2023
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Water Services
Posted March 29, 2023
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Court Forms
Posted February 16, 2023
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: HP ProDesk 400 G7
Posted January 31, 2023
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Event Planner
Posted January 3, 2023
Local Rules of Court Updated
Local rules and forms updated for January 1, 2023
Posted December 20, 2022
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Report: Conservatorships: A Case for Zealous Advocacy
Posted December 19, 2022
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Report: A House Divided: Cupertino City Council and City Staff
Posted December 14, 2022
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Report: Garbage In, Garbage Out: Santa Clara County Public Contract Data and Report: Show Me the Money: Financial Transparency Needed
Posted November 17, 2022
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Report: Continuity Report
Posted November 10, 2022
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Food & Coffee Carts for Hall of Justice Courthouse
Posted September 26, 2022
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Court Reporter Services
Posted September 22, 2022
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Interpreter Scheduling System
Posted July 1, 2022
Local Rules of Court Updated
Local rules and forms updated for July 1, 2022
Posted June 16, 2022
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: After-Hour Private Security Patrol for Santa Clara County Superior Court
Posted May 17, 2022
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Business Cards
Posted May 3, 2022
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Electronic Date & Time Stamp Maintenance
Posted May 2, 2022
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Classification & Compensation Study
Posted April 28, 2022
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Morgan Hill Courthouse Courtroom Seat Replacement
Posted April 27, 2022
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Jury Box Seating Replacement
Posted April 13, 2022
Santa Clara Court has three Ceia PMD2 Plus metal detectors for free to those interested. These units are about 7-8 years old, and in good condition. We have a county agency that is interested in them, but would like to offer it to other Courts. If you’re interested please contact Georgia Ku, Facilities Manager at gku@scscourt.org. The units are free but you're responsible for getting them transported to your facilities.
Posted February 23, 2022
Order Extending Bail Schedule
Order Extending Criminal Bail Schedule to May 31, 2022 has been posted
Posted February 23, 2022
Order Authorizing Citation and Release of Certain Individuals
Order Authorizing Citation and Release of Certain Individuals as of February 23, 2022
Posted January 3, 2022
Local Rules of Court Updated
Local rules and forms updated for January 1, 2022
Posted July 2, 2021
Local Rules of Court Updated
Local rules and forms updated for July 1, 2021
Posted March 24, 2021
Proposed Local Rules for 7/1/21
Proposed changes to Local Rules of Court have been posted
Posted February 4, 2021
We Are Committed to Achieving Justice and Equality for All: A Video Public Service Announcement from the Santa Clara County Superior Court and the Equality and Social Justice Committee
Posted January 4, 2021
Local Rules of Court Updated
Local rules and forms updated for January 1, 2021
Posted September 29, 2020
Voting Education Outreach with the Santa Clara County Superior Court
Posted May 26, 2020
Local Rules of Court Updated
Local rules and forms updated for May 26, 2020
Posted January 2, 2020
Local Rules of Court Updated
Local rules and forms updated for January 2, 2020
Posted December 20, 2018
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Collaborative Courts Management Information System
Posted November 8, 2018
Baseline Budget 2018-19
The Baseline Budget Plan for the next fiscal year has been posted for public comment
Posted October 18, 2018
Amended local rules and forms to take effect October 15, 2018:
Chief Justice Signed Order Santa Clara
Local Rules Civil Division (and Small Claims)
Local Rules Family Division
Local Rules General Court and Administration Rules
Family Form FM-1025
Family Form FM-1186
Posted September 7, 2018
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Maintenance of the Court's Printers
Posted July 2, 2018
Local Rules of Court Updated
Local rules and forms updated for July 1, 2018
Posted June 29, 2018
Updated Fee Schedule
An updated Civil Fee Schedule has been posted to the fee page.
Posted June 21, 2018
Civil Grand Jury Reports Posted
Report: 2016-17 Civil Grand Jury Report Follow-Ups: Justice Still Delayed; School Districts Still Failing Seniors (Parcel Tax Exemption Law); County Still Not Appraising Employees

Report: Affordable Housing Crisis: Density is Our Destiny

Report: Alum Rock School District Board: Time To Put ‘Trust’ Back In Trustee
Posted June 19, 2018
Civil Grand Jury Reports Posted
Report: Taxpayer-Funded Automatic Election Recounts: A Solution Looking for a Problem

Report: Superintendent Turnover at the Santa Clara County Office of Education: Time to Elect the Superintendent
Posted May 29, 2018
Law Day 2018: Eighth Grade Essay Competition
Santa Clara County students answer the Superior Court’s call for essays in conjunction with Law Day 2018
Posted May 21, 2018
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Report: Report on Detention Facilities In the Era of Reform
Posted May 10, 2018
Santa Clara County Observes Family Reunification Day May 30, 2018
We celebrate the important accomplishments of parents and the many professionals who support them in getting their children home safely.
Posted May 9, 2018
Police and the Mentally Ill: Improving Outcomes
Santa Clara County’s Civil Grand Jury Releases Report
Posted May 9, 2018
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Report: Police and the Mentally Ill: Improving Outcomes
Posted April 30, 2018
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Mobile Panic Button
Posted April 27, 2018
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Multi-Function Printer Solicitation
Posted April 12, 2018
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: Netapp Support
Posted April 4, 2018
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: Forms
Posted March 27, 2018
Proposed Local Rules for 7/1/18
Proposed changes to Local Rules of Court have been posted
Posted March 26, 2018
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: New UPS System
Posted March 19, 2018
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: NetApp Storage Replacement
Posted March 16, 2018
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: Fujitsu/Canon Scanner Maintenance Renewal
Posted March 15, 2018
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Private Security Services
Posted March 9, 2018
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Holding Cell Cleaning Project
Posted February 27, 2018
Superior Court Judges Cheer March 2 is a “Great Day for UP”
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.
Posted February 16, 2018
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Holding Cell Cleaning Project
Posted January 16, 2018
Fred T. Korematsu Day 2018
Santa Clara Superior Court honors the legacy of civil rights leader Fred T. Korematsu
Posted January 12, 2018
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: ERT Training
Posted January 12, 2018
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted January 10, 2018
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted January 5, 2018
Local Rules of Court Updated
Local rules and forms updated for January 1, 2018
Posted January 3, 2018
Grand Jury Recruitment Open January 3, 2018
Posted December 15, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 6, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 4, 2017
Civil E-Filing Seminar
A seminar will be held January 12, 2018 for the Civil bar
Posted December 4, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 27, 2017
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: HP Servers Support
Posted November 14, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 13, 2017
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: VoIP Upgrade
Posted November 13, 2017
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Microsoft Software Purchase
Posted November 9, 2017
National Adoption Day – 29 Children and 24 Families
Santa Clara County Superior Court hosts National Adoption Day event
Posted November 6, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 3, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 31, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted October 27, 2017
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Support and Maintenance of Audio/Visual Systems
Posted October 24, 2017
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Tyler Odyssey Integration Services Development
Posted October 20, 2017
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: vCenter Maintenance Renewal
Posted October 19, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 19, 2017
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: Solarwinds Annual Maintenance Renewal
Posted October 18, 2017
Baseline Budget 2017-18
The Baseline Budget Plan for the next fiscal year has been posted for public comment
Posted October 16, 2017
Santa Clara Superior Court Implements Electronic Search Warrants
Program Benefits the Court, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement
Posted October 10, 2017
Standing Order Re: Use of Recording Devices and Photography Devices in Courthouse Facilities
Posted October 3, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted September 25, 2017
International Dignitaries Tour Family Justice Center Courthouse
Posted September 21, 2017
Judge Erica Yew Receives Top Award from Judicial Council of California
Recognized for her outstanding work as a jurist within the State Court system
Posted September 21, 2017
E-filing for Small Claims and Civil Harassment cases begins Monday, October 2, 2017
Posted September 20, 2017
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Independent Evaluator for the Dependency Wellness Court Program
Posted September 19, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted September 18, 2017
Proposed Local Rules for 1/1/18
Proposed changes to Local Rules of Court have been posted
Posted September 13, 2017
Civil Harassment/Small Claims Bar E-File Brown Bag Session
A brown bag session will be held September 15, 2017 for the Civil Harassment/Small Claims bar
Posted August 29, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted August 28, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted August 24, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted August 14, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted August 10, 2017
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: Q-Matic Care Maintenance
Posted July 31, 2017
Judge Stephen Manley Honored at NADCP Conference
Judge Manley inducted into the Veterans Treatment Court Hall of Fame
Posted July 21, 2017
Privately Retained Court Reporters
Superior Court policy change regarding court reporters in Civil and Probate Divisions
Posted July 20, 2017
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: Support and Maintenance of Liebert NX 225-300 UPS
Posted June 30, 2017
Local Rules of Court Updated
Local rules and forms updated for July 1, 2017
Posted June 26, 2017
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: VMWare Server Upgrade
Posted June 22, 2017
Finalists Announced for Santa Clara County’s Top Citizen Watchdog
The Discharge Ceremony of the 2016-2017 Civil Grand Jury and the Impanelment Ceremony of the 2017-2018 Civil Grand Jury will take place, Thursday, June 22, 2017.
Posted June 19, 2017
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Monthly Cal/OSHA Training
Posted June 15, 2017
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Report: To Have or Have Not: Performance Appraisals For Santa Clara County Employees
Report: Justice Delayed: Why Does It Take So Long To Resolve Felonies In Santa Clara County?
Posted June 14, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted June 9, 2017
UD Bar E-File Brown Bag Session
A brown bag session will be held July 24, 2017 for the Unlawful Detainer bar
Posted June 9, 2017
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: Business Cards
Posted June 8, 2017
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Electronic Date/Time Stamp Maintenance
Posted June 6, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted June 5, 2017
Civil Grand Jury Reports Posted
Report: Update: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Residents
Report: LAFCO Denials: A High School Caught in the Middle
Posted May 31, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted May 31, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 25, 2017
Santa Clara County Surplus Property Auction Announcement
An updated version of the announcement has been posted
Posted May 25, 2017
UD Bar E-File Brown Bag Session
A brown bag session will be held June 5, 2017 for the Unlawful Detainer bar
Posted May 25, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 24, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 24, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted May 24, 2017
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Report: Show Me the Money - School Parcel Tax Exemptions for Seniors and Homeowners with Disabilities
Posted May 22, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 19, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 19, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted May 18, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted May 18, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 15, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 12, 2017
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Report: You’ve Got Medi-Cal – But Can You Get Medical Care?
Posted May 12, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 11, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 10, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New document posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted May 8, 2017
Juror Appreciation Week
The Court honors jurors the week of May 8 - 12
Posted May 8, 2017
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: Business Cards
Posted May 5, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted May 5, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 4, 2017
Santa Clara County Surplus Property Auction Announcement
The County has contracted with a professional auction company to conduct live auctions
Posted May 4, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted May 4, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 2, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted May 2, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 28, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 28, 2017
General Order Re: Expressive Activity
Notice to all persons entering courthouses in Santa Clara County
Posted April 27, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted April 25, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted April 25, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 21, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 20, 2017
Happy Earth Day 2017
In recognition of Earth Day on April 22nd we have posted some helpful tips:
Things You Can Do To Save Engergy
25 Ways To Conserve Water In The Home
Posted April 20, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 18, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted April 18, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 7, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted April 7, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 5, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 3, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 3, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted March 30, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted March 28, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted March 24, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted March 24, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted March 17, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted March 17, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted March 15, 2017
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: Netapp SupportEdge Renewal
Posted March 10, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted March 10, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted March 9, 2017
Honorable Elizabeth C. Peterson Sworn in as Judge of Santa Clara County
Posted March 9, 2017
Proposed Local Rules for 7/1/17
Proposed changes to Local Rules of Court have been posted
Posted March 6, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted March 6, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted March 2, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted March 1, 2017
Important Public Notice
Beginning Friday, 5/5/17, and every Friday thereafter, the new office and telephone hours at the Civil Clerk’s Office will be 8:30am–12:00pm
Posted March 1, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted February 24, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted February 24, 2017
People vs. Jereh Lubrin, Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris
New documents posted in the People vs. Lubrin, Rodriguez, Farris case
Posted February 23, 2017
Read Across America
(Official) Judicial Attire Includes Red and White Striped Hats on March 2
Posted February 23, 2017
Family Tree Café Now Open
Family Tree Café now open for business in the new Family Justice Center Courthouse
Posted February 21, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted February 7, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted February 7, 2017
Notice of Intent to Provide Remote Electronic Access to Case Information
New document posted for the People vs. Lubrin, et al case
Posted February 3, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted February 1, 2017
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: Microsoft Exchange License Renewal
Posted February 1, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 31, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 27, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 25, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 24, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 23, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 19, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 17, 2017
Court Seeks Candidates for Public Watchdog Agency
Recruitment begins for 2017-18 Civil Grand Jury panel
Posted January 17, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 13, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 11, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 09, 2017
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 5, 2017
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: Symantec Maintenance Renewal
Posted January 5, 2017
Court Lauds Outgoing Presiding Judge Risë Jones Pichon for Her Steady Leadership
Hon. Patricia M. Lucas assumed helm as Presiding Judge and Hon. Deborah A. Ryan assumed role as Assistant Presiding Judge on 1/1/17
Posted December 20, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 16, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 15, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 13, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 9, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 6, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 5, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 2, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 1, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 30, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 29, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 21, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 16, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 15, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 15, 2016
Request for Quote Posted
RFP: Fax Server
Posted November 14, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 7, 2016
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: ScanPro 1100 Equipment
Posted November 4, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 2, 2016
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: Fuji Scanner Maintenance Renewal
Posted November 2, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 1, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 31, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
Documents have been posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 28, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
Documents have been posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 26, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 25, 2016
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: MS Office 2016 Standard License
Posted October 24, 2016
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: FJCC Ergonomic Equipment
Posted October 24, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 21, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 20, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 19, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 18, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 14, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 13, 2016
Baseline Budget 2016-17
The Baseline Budget Plan for the next fiscal year has been posted for public comment
Posted October 13, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 12, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 7, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 5, 2016
Self-Help Center Closures
The Self-Help Center will be closed on 10/6/16 & 10/20/16
Posted October 4, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted October 3, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted September 29, 2016
Lauded Local Court Executive to Head Orange County Court’s Operations
David H. Yamasaki to step down from Santa Clara County Superior Court December 1, 2016
Posted September 27, 2016
New Judicial Leadership
New Leadership Named by Santa Clara County Judges for 2017-18 Term
Posted September 26, 2016
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Supervised Visitation Services
Posted September 22, 2016
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: HP Servers Support Renewal
Posted September 20, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted September 16, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted September 15, 2016
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: SolarWinds Annual Maintenance Renewal
Posted September 13, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted September 12, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted September 6, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted September 1, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted August 29, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted August 26, 2016
Judicial Assignment Change
Notice posted regarding judicial assignment change effective 9/6/2016
Posted August 25, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted August 23, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted August 22, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted August 15, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted August 12, 2016
Labor Agreement Reached
The Court and SCPEA have come together to reach an agreement
Posted August 11, 2016
Limited Services Will Continue
Limited services will continue due to work stoppage
Posted August 10, 2016
Limited Services Will Continue
Limited services will continue due to work stoppage
Posted August 10, 2016
Response to SCPEA’s Agreement to Mediation
Statement posted in response to SCPEA’s agreement to participate in mediation
Posted August 10, 2016
Joint Statement on Mediation
Joint statement posted regarding agreement to participate in mediation
Posted August 5, 2016
Limited Services Will Continue
Limited services will continue due to work stoppage
Posted August 3, 2016
Limited Services Will Continue
Limited services will continue due to work stoppage
Posted August 2, 2016
Court Work Stoppage
Limited services available due to work stoppage
Posted August 2, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted August 1, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted July 29, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted July 28, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted July 22, 2016
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: VMWare vSphere 6 Upgrade
Posted July 20, 2016
FJCC Dedication Rescheduled
Family Justice Center Courthouse dedication ceremony rescheduled
Posted July 13, 2016
Traffic Bail Schedule
Traffic Bail Schedule posted, effective Jan. 1, 2016
Posted July 13, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted July 1, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted July 1, 2016
Local Rules of the Court Updated
Local rules and forms updated for July 1, 2016
Posted June 28, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted June 27, 2016
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Support and Maintenance of the Court’s Audio/Visual Systems
Posted June 24, 2015
2016-17 Civil Grand Jury Members
The current list of Civil Grand Jury members has been posted
Posted June 24, 2015
2015-16 Civil Grand Jury Concludes Its Term
Civil Grand Jury has released four reports for this term
Posted June 24, 2016
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Document Imaging and Scanning Project
Posted June 23, 2015
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Report: Addressing Mental Illness in Santa Clara County Jails
Posted June 20, 2016
new E-Filing Pilot Begins Today
Permissive e-filing pilot for Family and Probate began June 20
Posted June 20, 2015
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Report: The City of Santa Clara, the Santa Clara Stadium Authority, Levi’s Stadium, and Measure J
Posted June 20, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted June 16, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted June 14, 2015
Civil Grand Jury Reports Posted
"Department of Revenue: The County’s Collection Agency" and "100-Year Flood Protection for Permanente Creek"
Posted June 9, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted June 1, 2016
Local Rule of Court Updates
Rule changes to become effective June 20, 2016
Posted May 31, 2016
Traffic Hearings at South County Courthouse
See memo re: hearings for citations issued in Morgan Hill, Gilroy & San Martin, effective 6/21/16
Posted May 27, 2016
New Resolutions and General Orders Posted
Resolution and General Order RE Mandatory Electronic Filing and Resolution and General Order RE Revisions to Forms have been posted on our Local Rules webpage
Posted May 26, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 23, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 16, 2016
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ: VRanger Maintenance Renewal, due 5/31/16
Posted May 13, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 11, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 4, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 27, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 25, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 18, 2016
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP: Water Services, due May 12, 2016
Posted April 13, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted April 8, 2016
Two Request for Proposals Posted
RFPs posted re: Family Justice Child Waiting Room
Posted April 1, 2016
Civil Grand Jury Recruitment
The Court seeks candidates for public watchdog agency. Application deadline extended to 4/15/16.
Posted March 23, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted March 17, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted March 11, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted March 9, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted February 29, 2016
Proposed Local Rules for 7/1/16
Proposed changes to Local Rules of Court have been posted
Posted February 5, 2016
New Courthouse to Open
Family Justice Center Courthouse to open this summer
Posted January 22, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 12, 2016
Civil Grand Jury Recruitment
The Court seeks candidates for public watchdog agency.
Posted January 8, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted January 7, 2016
Updated Fee Schedule
An updated Civil Fee Schedule has been posted to the fee page.
Posted January 6, 2016
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 31, 2015
Local Rules of Court Updated
Local rules and forms updated for Jan. 1, 2016
Posted December 18, 2015
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 10, 2015
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted December 3, 2015
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted November 12, 2015
Consolidation of Family Law Departments
Family Law department in the Morgan Hill Courthouse will merge with main operations at the Park Avenue Courthouse in San José, effective January 19, 2016.
Posted November 5, 2015
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP Jury Management System
Posted November 2, 2015
Request for Proposal Posted
RFP Federal Programs Single Audit
Posted November 2, 2015
Request for Quote Posted
RFQ VMware product support
Posted October 26, 2015
Updated Fee Schedule
An updated Civil Fee Schedule has been posted to the fee page.
Posted October 8, 2015
Baseline Budget 2015-16
The Baseline Budget Plan for the next fiscal year has been posted for public comment
Posted October 2, 2015
Traffic Amnesty Program
New amnesty program for unpaid traffic & non-traffic infraction tickets
Posted September 17, 2015
Constitution Day Celebrated
Superior Court Judges visit 39 schools around the county
Posted September 3, 2015
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted September 1, 2015
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted July 31, 2015
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New documents posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted July 1, 2015
Local Rules & Forms Updated
Local Rules of Court and Local Forms updated for 7/1/15
Posted June 18, 2015
Civil Grand Jury Reports Posted
Reports on Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Child Abuse & Neglect Call Center, and Women Inmates at Elmwood
Posted June 16, 2015
Civil Grand Jury Reports Posted
Reports on Sea Level Rise and Crime Lab Legionella Bacteria
Posted June 12, 2015
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Santa Clara County Crime Lab, On the Right Track
Posted June 8, 2015
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Residents
Posted June 5, 2015
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Santa Clara County Animal Control Officers and Certification
Posted May 14, 2015
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted May 13, 2015
People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres
New document posted in the People vs. Garcia-Torres case
Posted March 13, 2015
2015 Traffic Bail Schedule Posted
Local Traffic Bail Schedule effective January 1, 2015 has been posted
Posted March 3, 2015
Read Across America
Nineteen judges read to students at Horace Mann Elementary School
Posted February 25, 2015
Beyond the Bench Conference
Registration open for Juvenile Justice conference March 27
Posted January 9, 2015
County Watchdog Recruitment Gets into Full Swing
Recruitment begins for 2015-16 Civil Grand Jury
Posted December 23, 2014
General Order re: Prop 47
General Order posted regarding forms for Proposition 47 proceedings: CR-6086 , CR-6087 , CR-6088 
Posted November 21, 2014
Adoption Day at Court
One Day – 45 Kids, 31 New Families
Posted October 24, 2014
Notice of Rule Revisions
Revisions, eff. Nov. 24, 2014, to Civil, Probate & Criminal Rules
Posted October 24, 2014
General Order and Resolution
General Order signed by Presiding Judge Oct. 23, 2014. and Resolution signed by the CEO Oct. 23, 2014 re: Family Rule 6
Posted October 17, 2014
Baseline Budget 2014-15
The Baseline Budget Plan for fiscal year 2014-15 has been posted
Posted October 6, 2014
Unsung Heroes Award
Juvenile Justice team recognized for service to minority communities
Posted October 6, 2014
Standing Order re: Filing
Proper courthouse for filing Small Claims and Civil actions
Posted September 24, 2014
Reduced Business Hours
Eff. Nov. 24, 2014, court business hours will end at 3 p.m.
Posted September 22, 2014
Judicial Leadership 2015
Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge announced
Posted September 17, 2014
Constitution Day 2014
Thirty-two judicial officers visit more than 3,200 students at 40 local schools for Constitution Day
Posted August 5, 2014
Courtroom Closures
Courtroom closures in South County and Palo Alto this October
Posted June 20, 2014
FY 2014-15 Budget
Statement of Presiding Judge on Judicial Branch Budget FY 2014-15
Posted May 9, 2014
Juror Appreciation Week
The Court honors jurors the week of May 12 - 16
Posted May 1, 2014
National Law Day
Superior Court celebrates with local community engagement
Posted April 10, 2014
Juvenile Hall Inspection Report
New report posted by the Juvenile Justice Commission
Posted March 3, 2014
Read Across America
Nineteen judges read to students at Schallenberger Elementary School
Posted November 13, 2013
Educators Day at Court
The Court provides training on key justice issues facing schools
Posted November 5, 2013
Jurist of the Year
County Bar Association awards the Honorable James Kleinberg
Posted October 28, 2013
Court Baseline Budget
Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2013-14
Posted October 24, 2013
Juvenile Justice Annual Report
2012 Report of the Supervising Judge, Juvenile Justice Court
Posted October 16, 2013
Commission on Judicial Performance
Judge Erica R. Yew to serve as Chairperson of the Commission
Posted September 17, 2013
Constitution Day Celebration
Judges celebrate Constitution Day with local fifth-grade students
Posted August 28, 2013
Judge Walsh Appointment
Judge Brian C. Walsh to lead statewide committee of trial court presiding judges
Posted July 3, 2013
Juvenile Justice Ribbon Cutting
Juvenile Justice lobby gets facelift to align with national best practices
Posted May 30, 2013
Judge Manley Awarded
Judge Stephen V. Manley receives APA's Jacob K. Javits Award
Posted May 30, 2013
Civil Grand Jury Report Posted
Investigation report on Elmwood Correctional Complex posted
Posted May 13, 2013
Law Day Art Contest
Poster contest winners from The James Ranch and Juvenile Hall
Posted April 30, 2013
Commissioner Appointed
Court appoints Edward F. Mills as new commissioner
Posted April 22, 2013
Juvenile Justice Proceedings
Media Advisory re: the law and Juvenile Justice Court proceedings
Posted March 1, 2013
Read Across America
Judges Serve Up a Little Green Eggs and Ham to Local Students
Posted February 6, 2013
Parent Project Collaboration
National parent program expands in Santa Clara County
Posted January 28, 2013
Superior Court Judge Honored as Mental Health Champion
Judge Stephen Manley receives Words to Deeds award
Posted January 4, 2013
Court Thanks Hon. Richard Loftus, 2011-12 Presiding Judge
New Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge start Jan. 1
Posted December 28, 2012
Santa Clara County's Longest Serving Judge Passes
Judge Paul Teilh served as a Santa Clara County judge 1966-2010
Posted December 12, 2012
Criminal Calendars Online
Calendars for criminal cases now posted daily to the court website
Posted November 14, 2012
Public Comments & Changes to Local Rule re: Fiduciary Fees
Public comment period closed for changes to local rule addressing private professional fiduciary fees. Judges voted to adopt minor changes that resulted from public input.
Posted November 6, 2012
Help for Registered Voters
Court offers last resort option for voters having trouble at the polls
Posted October 23, 2012
Request for Proposal
RFP: Drug Testing Provider for Family Law Treatment Court
Posted October 18, 2012
General Counsel Appointed
The Superior Court appoints Lisa Herrick as General Counsel
Posted October 2, 2012
Public Notice of FY 2012-2013 Trial Court Baseline Budget
Please submit comments to AB973feedback@scscourt.org
Posted September 20, 2012
Court Elects New Leadership
New Court leadership elected for 2013-15 term
Posted September 20, 2012
Local Rules and Fiduciary Fees
Rules for private professional fiduciary fees strengthened
Posted September 13, 2012
Electronic Record Transition
Probate Division using new Court document management system
Posted August 10, 2012
Advisory Committee Thanked
Court thanks advisory committee for input on fiduciary fees
Posted August 10, 2012
Court Mourns Loss with Manoukian Family
Captain Matthew Manoukian, son of Judge Pete Manoukian and Justice Patricia Bamattre-Manoukian, was killed in action in Afghanistan
Posted July 26, 2012
Professional Fiduciary Fees
New Court task force: fees charged by private professional fiduciaries
Posted July 20, 2012
Deposit of Jury Fees FAQ
FAQ re: deposit of advance jury fees for court reporting services < 1 hour
Posted July 16, 2012
New Courthouse Approved
New courthouse approved in last-minute State budget negotiations
Posted July 10, 2012
Assistant CEO Appointed
Court appoints Lisa Galdos as the Assistant Court Executive Officer
Posted June 15, 2012
Court Public Information Officer
Joseph Macaluso appointed as new Court Public Information Officer
Posted June 4, 2012
Traffic Amnesty Program
Court's Traffic Amnesty Program ends June 30, 2012
Posted May 18, 2012
New Judicial Appointments
Two judges appointed to the Court by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.
Posted March 14, 2012
National AmeriCorps Week
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren visited the Self-Help Center
Posted October 26, 2011
Criminal Justice Realignment
New page posted regarding the Criminal Justice Realignment Act
Posted January 21, 2011
  Small Claims Court Moved
Small Claims moves from Santa Clara Courthouse to DTS


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