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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Santa Clara County Superior Court Implements New Policies for Bench Warrants and Arrest Warrant Arraignments
News ReleaseDecember 19, 2023 -
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Introduces Hearing Reminder Service (HRS) for Court Users
NoticeDecember 06, 2023 -
Superior Court Seeks Qualified Attorneys to serve as Temporary Judges
NoticeNovember 30, 2023 -
Recruitment for the 2024-25 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Begins
News ReleaseNovember 27, 2023 -
Post Release: Adoption Day 2023
News ReleaseNovember 17, 2023 -
Adoption Day 2023: Connecting Foster Children with Long Awaited Forever Homes
NoticeNovember 16, 2023 -
2023 Educator’s Day at the Court: Court and Community Working Together
News ReleaseOctober 31, 2023 -
Judge Kimberly Parker Sworn in as the Newest Member of the Santa Clara County Superior Court
NoticeOctober 16, 2023 -
Governor Gavin Newsom Appoints Kimberly Parker to the Santa Clara County Superior Court Bench
NoticeOctober 06, 2023 -
Court Closure due to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
NoticeOctober 02, 2023 -
Santa Clara County Celebrates Constitution Month: A Statewide Initiative by the Judicial Council of California
NoticeSeptember 18, 2023 -
Jon A. Heaberlin Appointed as Commissioner with the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
NoticeSeptember 14, 2023 -
Stephen Lowney Appointed as Judge with the Santa Clara County Superior Court
NoticeAugust 18, 2023 -
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Launches Multilingual Video on "Information Regarding Domestic Violence Restraining Orders"
NoticeAugust 16, 2023 -
Ram Fletcher Appointed as Judge with the Santa Clara County Superior Court
NoticeAugust 11, 2023 -
Santa Clara County Superior Court Welcomes Vinita Bali To The Judicial Bench
NoticeJuly 31, 2023