Access Permitted To Only Those Persons Required To
Appear In Person At Any Santa Clara County Superior Courthouse

Due to the dramatic rise of COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations in Santa Clara County, Presiding
Judge Deborah A. Ryan issued an order limiting courthouse entry to only those persons required to appear
in person, effective immediately.

Courthouse access is limited to:

Persons appearing in person for a court hearing. This will generally include and be limited to
parties, their attorneys, witnesses subpoenaed to testify, and jurors.

Persons appearing to submit a pleading in person for filing who may enter only to place the
pleading in the drop box and must leave afterward.

Persons seeking assistance with the Self-Help Center/Restraining Order Help Center for:

Pleadings related to the prevention of domestic violence, gun violence, civil harassment,
elder or dependent abuse, workplace violence, school violence, and juvenile dependency
restraining orders;
Pleadings requesting emergency child custody and visitation orders or child safety issues;
Pleadings requesting emergency guardianships; and
Pleadings related to evictions, restricted to emergencies.

No other persons are permitted entry without good cause, including access to the Clerk’s Offices and public
restrooms. The Court will continue to be processing e-filing documents. People who are not e-filing will be
allowed access to the courthouse to use the drop box as noted in the order. Access is provided to court
proceedings by phone. Courtroom Public Access Telephone Lines.

To view the court notice and other resources, please click here.