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Contacting the Court:

Frequently used court telephone numbers are on the court's Phone Directory page. The Court's main administration number is (408) 882-2700.
To write the Court by mail, to visit a courthouse in person, or to contact a judge, see the Courthouses page which lists courthouses and their departments. If you know the judge's courthouse location or department, click on that courthouse (such as "Family Court"), then scroll down to the list of departments and judges located there. If you don't know the department or the name of the courthouse, you could try using the Site Search and entering the judge's name.
For information on emailing the court, see our self service site contact page.

Note - if you are having a form problem, refer to our Form Tips page at the self service site.

Site Navigation:

The first table, below, contains a description of each "hot link" at the very TOP of this page, starting with "Home" - these links are accessible from every page at this site.

Home	This link will always take you back to the Home Page of this site. Please click Home to get back to the Main Menu.
Case Info	Information on previous and current court cases, via a searchable database.
Courthouses	Addresses for all courthouses, with links to departments, judges, driving instructions, and contact info.
Fees	A list of fees associated with actions involving the court. Example: fee for filing a complaint or petitioning for a name change.
Forms	A list of the local forms that can be downloaded from this site. Example: form for establishing custody and visitation schedule.
Rules	The local Rules of Court that supplement the State Rules. Each court has specific rules that apply. Example: rule stating the process for obtaining a restraining order, and the paperwork that need to be completed.
Phone	A list of commonly called court departments and offices.
Site Map	An organized list of all web pages at this site.
Search	A tool for locating information at this site, by entering search criteria.

Court links are the second row of links, BELOW the Superior Court logo. These links are labeled "Court Info" and begin with the "Civil" court link. The seven courts listed are all under the umbrella of the Superior Court.

Civil Court	Home page for non-criminal cases, typically including personal injury, property damage, or contracts, including landlord/tenant disputes. Also at this site is the searchable ADR database for finding help with Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Criminal Court	Home page for cases involving violation of criminal law, from misdemeanors to felonies.
Family Court	Home page for cases involving divorce, child custody and child support.
Juvenile Court	Home page for cases involving juvenile dependency (abuse and neglect of a minor) and juvenile delinquency (violations of criminal law by a minor).
Probate Court	Home page for cases involving guardianship, living trusts, and handling the estate of the deceased, as well as elder abuse.
Small Claims Court	Home page for cases where parties represent themselves (no attorneys allowed) and claims are less than $5000.
Traffic Court	Home page for cases involving violation of traffic laws, such as speeding.
Jury	Home page on all things related to serving on a jury, whether a trial jury or Grand Jury. From this site you may check your current Jury Duty Status.

The "Main Menu" links on the top LEFT (below the seal and beginning with "About This Site") are described below. These links are accessible on every page except from the Court (Civil, Criminal, etc.) pages, when the links on the left will be specific to that Court or department.

About This Site	That's the page you're on right now!
Court Holidays	List of days the court is closed.
Employment	Current openings for jobs with the Superior Court of Santa Clara County.
Historical Info	Court-related history in Santa Clara County from the 1800's, especially concerning the Old Courthouse in downtown San Jose.
Interpreters	Information on non-English language interpreter services at the court.
News	A chronological list of court news, including news on high-profile cases.
Useful Links	Links to external sites, including courts for all California counties, and sites with useful information regarding courts and the legislative process.
Case Info	Information on previous and current court cases, via a searchable database.
Complex Civil/E-Filing	A link to a Superior Court electronic filing website, providing information on pending Complex Civil cases and allowing parties to electronically file and serve papers.
Self Service Site	A link to another Santa Clara Superior Court site with legal resources primarily for those planning to represent themselves in court. There is also a legal glossary.