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The after-hours drop box outside Room A of the Hall of Justice (documents placed in it before 4:00 p.m. deemed filed the same court day, after 4:00 p.m. the next court day; emptied at 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.); civil judgments e-filed by attorneys under Local Rule 2.1.8 (paper judgment packets refused from August 11, 2025 unless submitted by a self-represented party); unlawful detainer ex partes in Department 30 Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:30 p.m.; the CMC packet.
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The Civil Division conducts civil trials and manages civil filings, case management, name and/or gender changes, and civil restraining orders. Local Rule 3.500 has been revised to allow for remote appearances in ex parte hearings, subject to the exceptions set forth in CRC Rule 3.1207 . Please review and comply with the requirements stated in the rule. Ex Partes for Unlawful Detainer actions will be heard on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. (excluding holidays), in Department 30, Courtroom H of the Central Branch, 800 North Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401. If you are unable to utilize these dates, parties may still bring Ex Parte applications directly to each case’s assigned Judge’s department on their respective Ex Parte hearing days per Local Rule 3.1202(a). Ex Partes in regular civil cases (i.e. cases which are not unlawful detainer actions) must still be submitted to your assigned Judge’s department. Click here to navigate to your assigned judge. The Presiding Judge and the Probate Judge will continue to have their own separate ex parte days and hours. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.1.8, civil court judgments are subject to mandatory eFiling by attorneys. Beginning August 11, 2025, paper judgment packets will no longer be accepted, unless submitted by a self-represented party (Pro-Per). List of San Mateo Superior Court Civil Judges and information on Civil Direct Calendars Looking for case information? START HERE! You might be able to find or review info regarding a case online San Mateo County Superior Court Records Index E-Filing: More Information on E-Filing Check out Self-Prep and File How Do I . . . File a Civil Case File a Civil Case Get Copies of Civil Files or Records Get Copies of Civil files or Records Name and/or Gender Change Name and/or Gender Change Civil Restraining Orders Civil Restraining Orders Ex-Parte Hearings Ex-Parte Hearings Pro Per (Self-Represented) Portal Access Pro Per (Self-Represented) Portal Access Quick Links Law and Motion Law & Motion Tentative Rulings Law & Motion Calendar Availability Forms, Filings and Rules Civil Fees Local Forms Local Rules Court Locations Court Judicial District and Geographical Areas Children's Waiting Room Learn more about Maps and Directions Civil CMC Packet Please refer to the documents and resources below as referenced in your Notice of Case Management Conference. CMC-110 Case Management Statement Appropriate Dispute Resolution Information Sheet Stipulation to ADR and Proposed Order Form and Instructions San Mateo Court Local Rules (Refer to Section 2.3 Caseflow Management) Drop Box Civil Drop Box for after hours filing at the Hall of Justice There is a drop box for after hours civil filings located outside of the Clerk's Office Room A on the first floor of the Hall of Justice. Please note: Documents placed in the drop box before 4:00 p.m. will be deemed filed the same court business day. Documents placed in the drop box after 4:00 p.m. will be deemed filed the next court business day. If problems are encountered (incorrect fees, not timely, etc.), we will make every effort to contact you before your documents are returned. The drop box is checked and all items are removed at 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each court business day. Civil ADR Program Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a way of solving legal problems without going to trial. Visit our Civil ADR Program for more information. Contact Us NOTE: The Clerk's Office will continue to accept and process Emergency Ex Parte, Domestic Violence and all Temporary Restraining Order Petitions, and Civil Ex Partes. Hall of Justice 400 County Center, 1st Floor, Room A Redwood City, CA 94063 [Directions] Phone Number and Phone Hours: (650) 261-5100 Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Office Hours: (except Court Holidays): BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To Schedule an Appointment Email: If you have questions specific to your case, you may click here to email the clerk's office.
The Civil Division conducts civil trials and manages civil filings, case management, name and/or gender changes, and civil restraining orders. Local Rule 3.500 has been revised to allow for remote appearances in ex parte hearings, subject to the exceptions set forth in CRC Rule 3.1207 . Please review and comply with the requirements stated in the rule. Ex Partes for Unlawful Detainer actions will
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