San Joaquin — Counter Filing Guidelines (English, PDF)

Source: https://www.sjcourts.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/fourth-floor-filing-guidelines-english_compliant.pdf

San Joaquin County Superior Court Fourth Floor Counter Filing Guidelines

Customers with multiple filings: Please note that the filing policy is to allow a maximum of three (3) new cases and five (5) miscellaneous documents to be filed at a time. If you have additional filings, you will need to obtain a new kiosk ticket to be called to the window again. Customers may not obtain a kiosk ticket after 4:00 PM. If you obtain a kiosk ticket before 4:00 PM the counter clerk will wait on you and finish your work which may consist up to three (3) new cases and five (5) miscellaneous documents. Customers may not occupy more than one clerk’s window at a time. Please do not use your cell phone while at the clerk’s window. Pursuant to Local Rule 3-100, unless otherwise required by law the clerk’s office will conform a maximum of two (2) copies. All FAMILY LAW Request for Defaults, Judgments, Dismissals, Writs, Abstracts, RFO w/temp orders, At-Issue Memorandums, Findings and Order After Hearings will not be processed at the counter. These documents will be returned via pick up box. If you prefer to have your documents returned by mail, you must provide an envelope large enough to contain all returned copies. It must be self-addressed with sufficient postage. Documents ready for pick up will be placed in the filing cabinet for Attorney’s/Courier’s. All pro per filings must be picked up from the clerk’s windows between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Documents not picked up within 30 days will be destroyed. Couriers-each submission must have its own separate cover/transmittal sheet for return for each case.

Revised 12/27/2021