Children's Waiting Room is now open at Family Justice Center Courthouse.
NEW! Location at South County Courthouse is now open.
La Sala de Espera para Menores está abierta en el Corte del Centro de Justicia de Familia en el centro de San Jose, y también en el Palacio de Justicia del Sur del Condado en Morgan Hill.
Superior Court of Santa Clara County
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Contact 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 Self-Help Center
For questions related to legal self-help, contact the Self-Help Center here.
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Restraining Orders
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
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Jul 11, 2025
Santa Clara County Superior Court Announces Public Display of Student Artwork
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Jul 11, 2025
Grand Re-Opening: Children’s Waiting Room Opens at Morgan Hill-South County Courthouse
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Jul 01, 2025
Local Rules of Court
Locations
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Downtown Superior Court (DTS)
191 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
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Family Justice Center Courthouse (FJCC)
201 N. First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
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Hall of Justice (HOJ)
190-200 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110
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Juvenile Justice Courthouse
840 Guadalupe Parkway
San Jose, CA 95110
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Old Courthouse
161 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
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Palo Alto Courthouse
270 Grant Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Santa Clara Courthouse
1095 Homestead Road
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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South County Morgan Hill Courthouse
301 Diana Avenue
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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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.