Santa Clara Local Rules index

Source: https://www.scscourt.org/general_info/rules/rules_home.shtml

Local Rules of Court

Rules Effective July 1, 2026

The local rules listed and linked below supplement the California Rules of Court and apply in Santa Clara County only. If there is a conflict between the Local Rules of Court and the California Rules of Court, the California Rules of Court apply.

Local Rules of Court Complete Set (printable version)

Intro: Foreword, Standing Order Re: Code of Professionalism, Courthouse Locations, and Table of Contents

Local Rules of Court Summary

Local Rules Appellate Division

Local Rules Civil Division (Small Claims Local Rules of Court are part of the Civil Local Rules of Court, specifically, Rule 19 Small Claims Actions)

Local Rules Criminal Division

Local Rules Family Division

Local Rules Juvenile Division

Local Rules Probate Division

Local Rules General Court and Administration Rules

Parties and attorneys must comply and be familiar with these Local Rules of Court, which are designed to help the Court and parties resolve cases promptly and efficiently.

Resolutions and General Orders

Order Rescinding the General Order Re: Operation of Electronic Recording Equipment for Specified Proceedings (August 14, 2026)

Policy Re: Privately Retained Court Reporters (January 27, 2026) and Request for Appointment of Official Reporter Pro Tempore Form

Standing Order Re: Use of Recording Devices In and Around Courthouse Facilities and Over Audio or View Platforms (January 15, 2026)

General Order Re: Operation of Electronic Recording Equipment for Specified Proceedings Involving Fundamental Liberty Interests in the Absence of an Available Court Reporter (November 14, 2024)

Standing Order to Allow for Temporary Judge Policy Exceptions (August 18, 2023)

General Order Re: Expressive Activity (June 29, 2023)

Standing Order Re: Santa Clara County Bar Association Code of Professionalism (March 28, 2023)

Standing Order Re: Fees Due For Traffic Citations (March 12, 2019)

Administrative Order Repealing General Court and Administration Rule 7(D)(3) (July 9, 2018)

Resolution and General Order Re: Mandatory Electronic Filing May 26, 2016

Resolution and General Order Re: Revisions to Forms May 26, 2016

State Rules and Laws

California Rules of Court are adopted by the Judicial Council of California for all Superior Courts.

Local Rules of Court for other counties in California

California Constitution and Law Codes

State and Local Forms

State Legal Forms are approved by the Judicial Council.

Local Legal Forms are designed for use in Santa Clara County only.

Proposed Local Rules of Court

See the Proposed Local Rules of Court page to view proposed rule and attachment changes.

Related Links

Local Court Fees

Local Forms

State Forms

State Rules of Court