News & Media
News for the Public and the Press
See the list of current and archived news releases. Also see the Extraordinary Criminal Cases page.
Policies, Procedures, Laws and Forms related to the Court and the Media
The court is committed to providing access to the courtroom and court records as permitted by law, while protecting confidentiality as needed in the pursuit of justice.
Forms for the press: see our Media Information page
- Access to public records - refer to:
- Photographing, recording, and broadcasting in court - refer to:
- Media coverage of court proceedings - refer to:
- Local General Rule 2
- Amended General Order RE: Expressive Activity Order Signed 6/29/2023
- Standing Order Re: Use of Recording Devices in Courthouse Facilities and Over Audio or Video Platforms Order Signed 3/13/2023
News Releases
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Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Celebrates Civic Learning Award at Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary
News ReleaseSeptember 24, 2024 -
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Announces Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge for 2025-2026
News ReleaseSeptember 23, 2024 -
Santa Clara County Celebrates Constitution Month: A Statewide Initiative by California’s Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero
September 17, 2024 -
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Announces Release of Pre-Recorded Traffic Arraignment Speeches in Multiple Languages
News ReleaseSeptember 12, 2024 -
Superior Court of Santa Clara County Celebrates Julia Alloggiamento’s Recognition with the California Judges Association’s Judicial Outreach Award
News ReleaseSeptember 09, 2024 -
Name and Gender Marker Change Day of Celebration
News ReleaseAugust 27, 2024 -
Media Advisory: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara to Host First Annual Name and Gender Marker Change Day of Celebration
Media AdvisoryAugust 23, 2024 -
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, Announces the Appointment of Judge Matthew W. Pritchard
News ReleaseAugust 01, 2024 -
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, Proudly Announces the Swearing-In of Judge Cynthia Chen
News ReleaseJuly 31, 2024 -
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Announces Pilot Program for Aspiring Court Interpreters
News ReleaseJuly 25, 2024 -
2024-25 Judicial Council Allocations to Trial Courts
NoticeJuly 23, 2024 -
Global Microsoft Outage Impacts Santa Clara County Superior Court Operations
News ReleaseJuly 19, 2024 -
Global Microsoft Outage Impacts Santa Clara County Superior Court Operations
News ReleaseJuly 19, 2024 -
The Santa Clara County Court Celebrates the Debut of Remarkable Artwork by Students Grades K-5
News ReleaseJuly 12, 2024 -
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Announces Swearing-In of Vincent I. Parrett
News ReleaseJuly 01, 2024 -
Local Rules of Court Updated
Court UpdateJuly 01, 2024