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May 29, 2018
Law Day 2018: Eighth Grade Essay Competition
Santa Clara County students answer the Superior Court’s call for essays in conjunction with Law Day 2018
May 10, 2018
Santa Clara County Observes Family Reunification Day May 30, 2018
We celebrate the important accomplishments of parents
and the many professionals who support them in getting their children home safely.
May 9, 2018
Police and the Mentally Ill: Improving Outcomes
Santa Clara County’s Civil Grand Jury Releases Report
February 27, 2018
Superior Court Judges Cheer March 2 is a “Great Day for UP”
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.
January 16, 2018
Fred T. Korematsu Day 2018
Santa Clara Superior Court honors the legacy of civil rights leader Fred T. Korematsu
January 3, 2018
Court Seeks Candidates for Public Watchdog Agency
Recruitment begins for 2018-2019 Civil Grand Jury panel
November 9, 2017
National Adoption Day – 29 Children and 24 Families
Santa Clara County Superior Court hosts National Adoption Day event bringing together children and families
October 19, 2017
Fourth Annual Educators Day at the Court
Santa Clara County provides training for educators in areas that cross over from schools into the justice system
October 17, 2017
Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-18
The public is invited to provide feedback to the Court through October 20, 2017
October 12, 2017
Santa Clara Superior Court Implements Electronic Search Warrants
Program Benefits the Court, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement
September 25, 2017
International Dignitaries Tour Family Justice Center Courthouse
September 21, 2017
Judge Erica Yew Receives Top Award from Judicial Council of California
Recognized for her outstanding work as a jurist within the State Court system
July 28, 2017
Judge Stephen Manley Honored at NADCP Conference
Judge Manley inducted into the Veterans Treatment Court Hall of Fame
July 21, 2017
Privately Retained Court Reporters
Superior Court policy change regarding court reporters in Civil and Probate Divisions
June 22, 2017
Finalists Announced for Santa Clara County’s Top Citizen Watchdogs
The Discharge Ceremony of the 2016-2017 Civil Grand Jury and the Impanelment Ceremony of the 2017-2018 Civil Grand Jury will take place, Thursday, June 22, 2017.
May 25, 2017
Santa Clara County Observes
Family Reunification Day May 31, 2017
We celebrate the important accomplishments of parents and the many professionals that support them in getting their children home safely.
May 8, 2017
May 8 – 12: Juror Appreciation Week
Court honors Santa Clara County jurors for their contribution to the pursuit of justice
April 27, 2017
Law Day 2017 Panel Discussion
14th Amendment comes alive at 2017 Law Day Panel. The Superior Court engages students at SVCTE in Panel Discussion about due process and equal protection in today’s society
March 9, 2017
Honorable Elizabeth C. Peterson Sworn in as Judge of Santa Clara County
March 1, 2017
Important Public Notice
Beginning Friday, May 5, 2017, and every Friday thereafter, the new office and telephone hours at the Civil Clerk’s Office will be 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
February 23, 2017
(Official) Judicial Attire Includes Red and White Striped Hats on March 2
Santa Clara County Judges adopt San Jose’s Bachrodt Elementary School for the Court’s annual participation in Read Across America
February 16, 2017
Family Tree Café Now Open for Business in the New Family Justice Center Courthouse
January 17, 2017
Court Seeks Candidates for Public Watchdog Agency
Recruitment begins for 2017-18 Civil Grand Jury panel
January 5, 2017
Court Lauds Outgoing Presiding Judge Risë Jones Pichon for
Her Steady Leadership
On New Year’s Day, Hon. Patricia M. Lucas assumed helm as Presiding Judge
and Hon. Deborah A. Ryan assumed role as Assistant Presiding Judge
October 13, 2016
Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2016-17
The public is invited to provide feedback to the Court through October 18, 2016
September 29, 2016
Lauded Local Court Executive to Head Orange County Court’s Operations
David H. Yamasaki to step down from Santa Clara County Superior Court December 1, 2016
September 27, 2016
New Leadership Named by Santa Clara County Judges
Assistant Presiding Judge Patricia Lucas to become Presiding Judge; Criminal
Supervising Judge Deborah Ryan named new Assistant Presiding Judge for 2017-18 Term
August 26, 2016
Judicial Assignment Change Effective 9/6/2016
August 12, 2016
Labor Agreement Reached
August 11, 2016
Limited Services Will Continue Due to Work Stoppage
August 10, 2016
Response to SCPEA’s Agreement to Mediation
August 10, 2016
Joint Statement on Mediation
August 10, 2016
Limited Services Will Continue Due to Work Stoppage
August 5, 2016
Limited Services Will Continue Due to Work Stoppage
August 3, 2016
Limited Services Will Continue Due to Work Stoppage
August 2, 2016
Limited Services Available Due to Work Stoppage
July 20, 2016
Family Justice Center Courthouse Dedication Ceremony to be Rescheduled
June 23, 2016
Santa Clara County’s Civil Grand Jury Releases FY 2015-16 Reports
The 2015-2016 Civil Grand Jury will conclude its term today, June 23, 2016.
February 5, 2016
Family Justice Center Courthouse Gets Greenlight for Move-In Date
After years of development and planning, the new Family Justice Center Courthouse to open this summer
January 12, 2016
Court Seeks Candidates for Public Watchdog Agency
Recruitment has begun for 2016-17 Civil Grand Jury panel The deadline to submit applications is Friday, April 1, 2016. Click for the application and instructions .
November 12, 2015
Consolidation of Family Law Departments
Family Law department in the Morgan Hill Courthouse will merge with main operations at the
Park Avenue Courthouse in San José, effective January 19, 2016.
October 8, 2015
Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2015-16
The public is invited to provide feedback to the Court through October 14, 2015
September 17, 2015
Judges Bring Constitution to Life for Students across County
Santa Clara County Superior Court judges visit 39 schools and 3,200 5th grade students to celebrate national Constitution Day
April 1, 2015
Civil Grand Jury Application Deadline Extended
Recruitment continues for 2015-16 Civil Grand Jury panel
March 3, 2015
Grinch Charged with PC 487 (Grand Theft – Christmas)
Judges adopt San Jose’s Horace Mann Elementary School for the Court’s annual participation in Read Across America
February 25, 2015
Juvenile Justice Beyond the Bench Conference - March 27th
Motivating Youth for Successful Lives - conference registration is open
January 9, 2015
County Watchdog Recruitment Gets into Full Swing
Recruitment begins for 2015-16 Civil Grand Jury
Note: There are five informational sessions throughout Santa Clara County in January and February to learn more. Details can be found on this flier or by contacting the Office of the Civil Grand Jury (408-882-2721 or email CGJ@scscourt.org).
December 23, 2014
General Order re: Proposition 47
General Order re: forms for Proposition 47 proceedings: CR-6086 , CR-6087 , CR-6088
November 21, 2014
One Day – 45 Kids, 31 New Families
Superior Court and County of Santa Clara celebrate National Adoption Day, bringing together 45 children with 31 new families
October 24, 2014
Notice of Revisions, effective Nov. 24, to Civil, Probate and Criminal Local Rules
October 24, 2014
General Order and Resolution
General Order signed by Presiding Judge Oct. 23, 2014. and Resolution signed by the CEO Oct. 23, 2014 re: Family Rule 6
October 17, 2014
Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2014-15
The public is invited to provide feedback to the Court through October 22, 2014
October 1, 2014
County Juvenile Justice Team Recognized for their Services to Minority Communities
Unsung Heroes Award to Be Presented by Santa Clara County Bar Association’s Diversity Committee
September 24, 2014
Important Public Notice - Reduced Business Hours
Effective Nov. 24, 2014, court office and telephone hours will be 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
September 22, 2014
Santa Clara County Judges Elect New Leadership
Assistant Presiding Judge Risë Pichon elevated to Presiding Judge; Judge Patricia Lucas named new Assistant Presiding Judge
September 17, 2014
Judges Convene Friendly Competition for Students Across County
Superior Court judges celebrate national Constitution Day with more than 3,200 5th grade students throughout Santa Clara County
August 5, 2014
Courtroom Closures [modified 8/11/15]
Effective October 6, 2014 the Court will be closing Civil, Small Claims and Traffic courts in Morgan Hill and Palo Alto until further notice. The closure will go into effect October 6, 2014.
June 20, 2014
Statement on Budget for FY 2014-15
Statement of Presiding Judge and Chair of the Trial Court Presiding Judges Advisory Committee Hon.
Brian C. Walsh on Judicial Branch Budget FY 2014-15
June 19, 2014
Finalists Announced for Santa Clara County’s Top Citizen Watchdogs
The Discharge Ceremony of the current Civil Grand Jury and the Impanelment Ceremony of the 2014-2015 Civil Grand Jury will take place, Thursday, June 19, 2014
May 9, 2014
May 12 – 16: Juror Appreciation Week
Court honors Santa Clara County jurors for their contribution to the pursuit of justice
May 7, 2014
Court Opens Recruitment for Human Resources Director
Application deadline: May 27th
May 1, 2014
Court Celebrates National Law Day with Focus on Community Engagement
Essay contest, art competition, local legislative-day-on-the-bench and Clergy Day mark this year’s activities
March 3, 2014
Verdict Is In: Horton Heard a Who
Judges adopt San Jose’s Schallenberger Elementary School for the Court’s annual participation in Read Across America
March 3, 2014
Hunt for New Recruits Gets Extension
Application deadline extended to Friday, March 28, 2014 in volunteer search for 2014-15 Civil Grand Jury
February 4, 2014
County’s Top Citizen Watchdog on the Hunt for New Recruits
Volunteer search begins for 2014-15 Civil Grand Jury; application deadline is Friday, March 14, 2014
Click for application or to visit the Civil Grand Jury web page
December 19, 2013
Notice of New Civil Fees, Effective January 1, 2014
December 5, 2013
Judge Tondreau is the 2013 Wilmont Sweeney Juvenile Court Judge of the Year
November 22, 2013
One Day – 48 Kids, 36 New Families
Superior Court and County of Santa Clara celebrate National Adoption Day,
bringing together 48 children with 36 new families
November 13, 2013
Court Helps Educators Go Back to School
Court provides all day training on key issues facing schools, such as cyber bulling and teen dating violence
November 5, 2013
Bar Association Recognizes Judge for Achievement
Jurist of the Year Awarded to the Honorable James Kleinberg
October 28, 2013
Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2013-14
October 16, 2013
Commission on Judicial Performance Announces Superior Court Judge Erica R. Yew to Serve as Chairperson
September 17, 2013
Judges Bring Constitution to Life for Students across County
Santa Clara County Superior Court judges celebrate national Constitution Day with more than 1,300 5th grade students
August 28, 2013
Judge Brian C. Walsh to Lead Statewide Committee of
Trial Court Presiding Judges
Chief Justice appoints the nominee submitted by the presiding judges from the 58 trial courts
July 3, 2013
Ribbon Cutting -- Juvenile Justice Lobby
Little budget with big impact: Juvenile Justice lobby gets facelift to align with national best practices
July 1, 2013
Notice of Fee Changes Effective July 8, 2013
June 27, 2013
Santa Clara County Impanels New Civil Grand Jury
June 19, 2013
Finalists Announced for Santa Clara County’s Top Citizen Watchdogs
The Discharge Ceremony of the current Civil Grand Jury and the Impanelment Ceremony
of the 2013-2014 Civil Grand Jury will take place on Thursday, June 27, 2013.
May 30, 2013
Judge Stephen V. Manley Receives National Honor for his Work in Mental Health
The American Psychiatric Association has awarded Judge Stephen V. Manley
the prestigious Jacob K. Javits Award for Public Service.
May 13, 2013
Court Honors Winners of Law Day Art Contest with Showcase and Prizes
Court awarded first, second and third prize winners in poster contest held for participants at The James Ranch and Juvenile Hall
May 10, 2013
May 13 – 17: Juror Appreciation Week
Court honors Santa Clara County jurors for their contribution to the pursuit of justice
April 30, 2013
Court Appoints Edward F. Mills as New Commissioner
April 22, 2013
Media Advisory re: Juvenile Justice Court Proceedings
Memo summarizing some of the law related to proceedings in Juvenile Justice Court
March 1, 2013
Read Across America
Judges Serve Up a Little Green Eggs and Ham to Local Students
February 26, 2013
Civil Grand Jury Application Deadline Extended until March 22, 2013
See Civil Grand Jury page for information and application
February 6, 2013
National Parent Program Expands in Santa Clara County
Step-by-step training program for parents of strong willed or out-of-control teens teaches how to change destructive behavior
February 4, 2013
Recruitment Begins for Santa Clara County’s Top Citizen Watchdogs
Court seeks volunteers for 2013-14 Civil Grand Jury; deadline to submit applications is March 8, 2013
January 28, 2013
Santa Clara County Judge Honored as Mental Health Champion
Judge Stephen Manley receives Words to Deeds Award
January 4, 2013
Court Thanks Judge Loftus for his Laudable Leadership and Service during his Tenure at Helm
On New Year’s Day, Hon. Brian C. Walsh became Presiding Judge and Hon. Risë Pichon became Assistant Presiding Judge
December 28, 2012
Santa Clara County’s Longest Serving Judge Passes
Judge Paul Teilh served as a Santa Clara County judge from 1966 to 2010
November 16, 2012
New Traffic Night Court Hours Begin in January 2013
November 16, 2012
Adoption Day at Court -
30 New Families Begin Today in Santa Clara County
November 14, 2012
Public Comment Period Closes for Changes to Local Rule Addressing Private Professional Fiduciary Fees
November 6, 2012
Court Offers Last Resort Option
For Registered Voters Finding Trouble at the Polls
October 18, 2012
Appointment of General Counsel, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
October 2, 2012
Court Baseline Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2012-13
September 20, 2012
Court Elects New Leadership for 2013-15 Term
September 20, 2012
Court Strengthens Rules for Private Professional Fiduciary Fees
September 13, 2012
Court Begins Transition to Electronic Records
The Court's Probate Division began implementing the Court Electronic Record File (CERF) document management system, which allows for electronic scanning and storing of all documents submitted for filing
August 17, 2012
Court Thanks Advisory Committee for Input on Private Professional Fiduciary Fees and Monitoring
August 10, 2012
Court Mourns Loss with Manoukian Family
Captain Matthew Manoukian, son of Judge Pete Manoukian and Justice Patricia Bamattre-Manoukian, was killed in action in Afghanistan yesterday
July 26, 2012
Reimbursement of Private Professional Fiduciary Fees
Supervising probate judge initiates reforms ahead of Court’s formalized, legislative process for Local Rule changes - task force convened
July 20, 2012
Advance Jury Fees FAQ - Frequently asked questions and answers posted regarding
deposit of advance jury fees for court reporting services under one hour
July 16, 2012
Santa Clara’s New Courthouse Approved in State’s Last Minute Budget Negotiations
July 10, 2012
Court appoints Lisa Galdos as the Assistant Court Executive Officer
June 27, 2012
2012-2013 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury - sworn in at the Impanelment Ceremony on June 21, 2012
June 19, 2012
2012-2013 Civil Grand Jury - Holdovers and Finalists
June 15, 2012
Appointment of Public Information Officer Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
June 5, 2012
Remote Electronic Access to Antolin Garcia-Torres Case Information
For more information on this case see the People vs. Antolin Garcia-Torres page
June 4, 2012
Traffic Infraction Amnesty Program ends June 30, 2012
May 18, 2012
Two New Judges Appointed to the Court by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.
May 9, 2012
Court celebrates the 15th anniversary of Juror Appreciation Week May 14 to18
March 14, 2012
National AmeriCorps Week - Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren visits the Court’s Self-Help Center
March 7, 2012
Applications being accepted for 2012-2013 Civil Grand Jury (Application form , Civil Grand Jury info)
December 23, 2011
Traffic Infraction Amnesty Program in effect January 1 thru June 30, 2012
December 7, 2011
Change in Hours for Clerk’s Office – Traffic Court Effective February 6, 2012
November 9, 2011
Court Joins in National Adoption Day to Help Local Children Find Permanent Families
October 5, 2011
Court-Community Leadership and Liaison Program begins Nov. 3, 2011
Brochure , Schedule and Application
September 27, 2011
Court warns of imposter posing as Court employee
January 28, 2011
Court accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Civil Grand Jury
Please complete and submit an Application form .
January 24, 2011
Court Launches Middle School Education Court - New Juvenile Dependency Specialty Court Dedicated to Improving Foster Youth’s Academic Performance
January 21, 2011
Court Announces Relocation of Small Claims Court in April
December 22, 2010
Court-Community Leadership and Liaison Program
Schedule and Application
November 16, 2010
Court Joins in National Adoption Day to Help Local Children Find Permanent Families
September 10, 2010
Superior Court Elects Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge
July 26, 2010
Court and County Launch California Courts Protective Order Registry (CCPOR)
July 20, 2010
Online Jury Summons Response Option Added to Court Website
May 6, 2010
Court honors jurors during Juror Appreciation Week
***** 2009 *****
December 28, 2009
Court announces new location for filing civil harassment, workplace violence, and elder abuse matters
December 11, 2009
Retired Judge Jack Komar Receives Award - 2009 Distinguished Service Award from the National Center for State Courts
November 13, 2009
Court Program Wins Top Award - Judicial Council Honors Collaboration Between Superior Court and FIRST5 for Innovative Approach to Serving the Public. See the video from the Kleps Award lunch.
Court Joins in National Adoption Day to Help Local Children Find Permanent Families
August 12, 2009
Fiscal Crisis Results in Court Closures
July 20, 2009
2009-2010 List of Civil Grand Jury Members
May 15, 2009
Court Celebrates the Opening of the New South County Courthouse – Morgan Hill
May 8, 2009
Court Honors Jurors During Juror Appreciation Week
March 6, 2009
Superior Court to Open New Courthouse in Morgan Hill
January 1, 2009
New Civil Fee and Traffic Fine Structure (State Court News Release)
***** 2008 *****
November 10, 2008
Superior Court Joins in National Adoption Day to Help More Than 50 Local Children Find Permanent Families
October 20 2008
Court Seeks Applications to Provide Traffic Violator School (TVS) Services: News Release
September 12, 2008
Superior Court Elects Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge
June 9, 2008
Superior Court Announces Relocation of Los Gatos Small Claims Court
Superior Court Traffic Case Information Now Available Online
Website: https://portal.scscourt.org/traffic
May 21, 2008
Superior Court Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
Superior Court Announces Relocation of Traffic Court
March 20, 2008
Superior Court Joins in Celebration of Mediation Week
March 20, 2008
Adult and Juvenile Mental Health Courts Honored by State of California
March 20, 2008
Superior Court Hosts "Girl Scouts at Court" Day
March 6, 2008
Superior Court to Open a Second Dependency Drug Court
January 9, 2008
Superior Court Expands Family Law Services to Sunnyvale Courthouse
***** 2007 *****
November 13, 2007
Court Joins in National Adoption Day
June 13, 2007
Groundbreaking Judicial Studies Program Nears First Graduation
April 5, 2007
DUI Trial April 6 at James Lick High School
March 16, 2007
Court Commemorates Mediation Week, March 18-24
February 7, 2007
Superior Court Re-Opens Traffic Night Court
January 17, 2007
Seeking Public Input on Statewide Funding Priorities for the Trial Courts for FY 2007–2008
***** 2006 *****
November 15, 2006
Superior Court Joins in National Adoption Day to Help More than 50 Local Children Find Permanent Families
October 23, 2006
Court Announces Passing of Judge Robert L. Ambrose
October 10, 2006
Court Announces Vietnamese-Language Self Service Website
September 1, 2006
Electronic Filing and Service of Documents in Complex Civil Litigation Cases
Website for new e-filing: http://www.scefiling.org/
March 6, 2006
New Traffic School Provider
February 17, 2006
Congressman Honda to be Honored at Superior Court Event
***** 2005 *****
October 26, 2005
Historical Poster Display - California Court of Appeal Centennial Celebration
October 13, 2005
DUI Trial on Oct. 17 at San Jose State University
September 21, 2005
Juvenile Delinquency Conference Announced
September 21, 2005
Superior Court Seeks Applicants to Provide Traffic Violator School Services
August 1, 2005
Barbara Fox Appointed Second Assistant Executive Officer
July 21, 2005
Region 2 Trial Courts and Court Interpreter Union to Mediate Disputes
June 30, 2005
Collective Bargaining Between Region 2 Courts and Court Interpreter Employees
May 13, 2005
Santa Clara County Drug Treatment Courts Honor Graduates
March 1, 2005
Santa Clara County Superior Court Announces New Procedure for Telephonic Appearance
February 8, 2005
Superior Court Announces Formation of Speakers Bureau
January 31, 2005
Judicial Town Hall Meeting - City of Sunnyvale
***** 2004 *****
September 28. 2004
Court Initiates Judicial Town Hall Meetings
September 24, 2004
Superior Court Elects Hon. Alden E. Danner as Presiding Judge
August 30, 2004
Judge Leonard Edwards II Named William H. Rehnquist Award Recipient
August 3,
2004
FIRST 5, Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, and the Center for Healthy Development Create "New Skills and Choices Parenting" program for Families in the Family Court System
July 16, 2004
Public Notice of Fiscal Year 2005–2006 Trial Court Budget Development Process
July 7, 2004
Judges Edwards and Hyman Receive Recognition for Work
June 16, 2004
Court Requests Public Feedback on Proposed Budget Reductions
June 11, 2004
Court Receives Federal Grant to Support Domestic Violence Program
April 27, 2004
Court’s Website Named One of Top 10 Court Websites Nationwide
March 24, 2004
Court Presents Issues to Senate Hearing, Judicial Branch Proposed 2004-05 Budget
March 3, 2004
Family Court Director Steve Baron Receives Award from Santa Clara County Psychological Association
February, 24, 2004
Superior Court Participates in Read Across America
January 28, 2004
Juvenile Domestic and Family Violence Court Receives “Top 50” Honor
***** 2003 *****
December 19, 2003
Court's Public Access Case Info Website Available
December 8, 2003
Judicial Council Selects Judge Leonard P. Edwards as Jurist of the Year
December 3, 2003
Supreme Court Visits Santa Clara County Superior Court
December 1, 2003
Appointment of Interim Chief Probation Officer
December 1, 2003
Supreme Court holds special Oral Argument Session at Old Courthouse
September 30, 2003
Closure of Sunnyvale Clerk's Office
June 26, 2003
Federal Grant Expands Services for Dual Diagnosis Drug Treatment Court in Santa Clara County