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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The Santa Clara County Superior Court Issues Urgent Warning Regarding Jury Scams
News ReleaseDecember 04, 2024 -
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Launches CARE Court
News ReleaseNovember 27, 2024 -
Adoption Day 2024
News ReleaseNovember 22, 2024 -
Commissioner Jon A. Heaberlin Sworn in as Judge of the Santa Clara County Superior Court
News ReleaseNovember 22, 2024 -
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, Proudly Announces the Appointment of New Judges
News ReleaseNovember 21, 2024 -
Adoption Day 2024: Connecting Foster Children with Long Awaited Forever Homes
News ReleaseNovember 20, 2024 -
Santa Clara County Superior Court Issues General Order on Use of Electronic Recording Equipment in Proceedings Affecting Fundamental Liberty Interests
News ReleaseNovember 15, 2024 -
Adoption Day 2024: Connecting Foster Children with Long-Awaited Forever Homes
Media AdvisoryNovember 15, 2024 -
Recruitment for the 2025-26 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Begins: Santa Clara County Residents Encouraged to Apply
News ReleaseNovember 14, 2024 -
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Issues Request for Proposals (RFP) for Children’s Waiting Room Services
News ReleaseOctober 30, 2024 -
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Issues Request for Proposals (RFP) for Children’s Waiting Room Services
News ReleaseOctober 30, 2024 -
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Celebrates High Schools Recognized with the 2024 Civic Learning Award
News ReleaseOctober 29, 2024 -
Santa Clara County Superior Court’s Twelfth Annual Educator’s Day: Empowering Educators with Legal Insights and Collaborative Solutions
News ReleaseOctober 28, 2024 -
SANTA CLARA COUNTY SECURE YOUTH TREATMENT FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
News ReleaseOctober 24, 2024 -
SANTA CLARA COUNTY SECURE YOUTH TREATMENT FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
News ReleaseOctober 22, 2024 -
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Celebrates Civic Learning Award at Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary
News ReleaseSeptember 24, 2024