Unicorn Digital Courtroom (UDC) Remote Appearances
To appear remotely in confirmation, you will require a remote appearance participation link.
You can get your link by following the Self Check-in steps below for a hearing today or a future hearing up to 5 days in advance.
Self Check-in
Notice: You can register for cases 5 days prior to the scheduled appearances.
Step 1: Click on the I Acknowledge button on the bottom of this page.
Step 2: You will be prompted to register with your Email Address and enter a one-time passcode (OTP) that will be sent to your email.
Step 3: You will then be able to create a New Registration or view any existing registrations.
Step 4: After clicking New Registration, search for your case number and select the appearances you intend to register for.
Step 5: Once selected, you will need to register as either an existing (known) attendee or a new attendee and enter the relevant details.
Step 6: Once Submitted, you will receive two separate emails:
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The first confirms your registration.
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The second includes your calendar invite for the hearing and contains a Click a Join button.
The second email will come from "Notices [Do Not Forward]". Please note that the link in this email is unique to you - do not forward it to anyone else.
Step 7: When it’s time for your hearing, open the calendar invite from “Notices [Do Not Forward]” and click the Click to Join button to access Santa Clara’s UDC (virtual appearance) system.
Notices for Family Court Hearings: Parties are cautioned that failure to seek and obtain authorization for a remote appearance where one is required may result in a non-appearance or delay in the proceedings. Parties MUST receive prior authorization EVEN if receiving an email that their hearing is available remotely.