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San Mateo County Superior Court — Remote Appearance Protocol: Presiding Judge's Master Calendar

High confidence· verified October 8, 2026Remote / Zoom HearingsRemote Appearance Protocol: Presiding Judge's Master Calendar, Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo; the court's web page https://sanmateo.courts.ca.gov/general-information/protocols-remote-appearances/remote-appearance-protocol-presiding-judges-master, fetched 2026-10-08.

Summary

Monday to Friday at 9:00 a.m.; an ex parte hearing in person absent the Presiding Judge's prior approval; a case sent to another department joins that department's Zoom; the rules for audio and video attendees.

Applies to

California > First Appellate District > San Mateo County > Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo

Requirement

The Court will be expanding the use of remote appearances by way of Zoom Audio/Video to be used by our justice partners who would like to appear remotely for certain calendars and hearing types. Please refer to the Calendar Appearance Requirement Matrix, a separate attachment, for specific detail as to calendar appearance requirements (Zoom, in-person, etc.). Presiding Judge's Master Calendar * An in person appearance is required for an ex-parte hearing absent prior approval by the Presiding Judge Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. Master Calendar If your case is assigned by Master Calendar to another department for hearing, you will need to join the assigned department by using their specific Zoom credentials. Please check this document for the meeting credentials The following is required of all Audio/Video attendees: Follow the same courtroom etiquette requirements when appearing remotely as you would in person Mute your audio when you are not speaking You must state your name each time you speak so that we may capture an accurate record Do not put the call on hold as music will play, and you will by disconnected by the Audio/Video conferencing host, and you will need to rejoin the Audio/Video conferencing session If the case requires an interpreter, consecutive interpretation may be required Please speak slowly and pause at regular intervals to allow for the interpreter to interpret for the defendant Contact Information If you have any questions, please contact the Court at remote-appearances@sanmateocourt.org.

Source of truth

The Court will be expanding the use of remote appearances by way of Zoom Audio/Video to be used by our justice partners who would like to appear remotely for certain calendars and hearing types. Please refer to the Calendar Appearance Requirement Matrix, a separate attachment, for specific detail as to calendar appearance requirements (Zoom, in-person, etc.). Presiding Judge's Master Calendar * An

Official source: Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo — court website
Source health: Healthy · checked September 28, 2026
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