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 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 -
Local Rules of Court Updated
Court UpdateJuly 01, 2024 -
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Announces Swearing-In of Vincent I. Parrett
News ReleaseJuly 01, 2024 -
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, Proudly Announces the Appointment of New Judge
News ReleaseJune 20, 2024 -
Exciting New Website Launch for the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
News ReleaseJune 17, 2024 -
Santa Clara County Celebrates Family Reunification Day
News ReleaseJune 14, 2024 -
Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Releases 9th 2023-24 Report
Court & CommunityJune 13, 2024