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San Mateo County Superior Court — Zoom Credentials to Appear Remotely for Court Hearings

High confidence· verified October 8, 2026Remote / Zoom HearingsZoom Credentials to Appear Remotely for Court Hearings, Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo; the court's web page https://sanmateo.courts.ca.gov/general-information/zoom-credentials-appear-remotely-court-hearings, fetched 2026-10-08.

Summary

Zoom is not authorized for every appearance (the Calendar Appearance Requirement Matrix); in-person appearance in all criminal matters since July 1, 2022 except Veteran’s Court and Military Diversion Court; no Zoom on the Presiding Judge's ex parte calendar absent prior approval; counsel appearing by Zoom by video; where each division's credentials are posted; recording prohibited (rule 1.150).

Applies to

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

Requirement

NOTICE: Unauthorized recording of proceedings violates California Rules of Court, rule 1.150 and is punishable by a citation for contempt of court and an order imposing monetary or other sanctions as provided by law. Please note the following PRIOR TO utilizing the Zoom credentials to appear remotely for your court hearing: ZOOM IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR ALL COURT APPEARANCES. It is imperative that you review the Calendar Appearance Requirement Matrix prior to your hearing date to verify whether a Zoom appearance is authorized. Criminal: Starting July 1, 2022, YOU MUST APPEAR IN PERSON for ALL Criminal Matters, Except Veteran’s Court and Military Diversion Court. Presiding Judge Ex Parte Calendar: ZOOM IS NOT AUTHORIZED for your appearance on the Presiding Judge's Ex-Parte Calendar, absent prior approval by the Presiding Judge. Family Law: If your case is assigned to one of our Family Law Direct Departments, please look on their individual webpage for information regarding remote appearances. DVPA and DCSS: If your appearance is on the DVPA (Domestic Violence/Temporary Restraining Order) and DCSS (Department of Child Support Services) Calendar, go here for Zoom credentials. Civil: If your case is assigned to one of our Civil Direct Departments, please look on their individual webpage for information regarding remote appearances. Probate: If your case is assigned to our Probate Department, please visit our Probate Division page, scroll down to the "Probate Department Judge" section, and then select the departmental page for more information. Juvenile: Credentials for Juvenile remote appearances are confidential, and will be distributed to the parties directly by Court staff prior to your hearing date. Appearance by video is required for counsel when appearing by Zoom; however, your client(s) may appear by audio only if they do not have access to appear by video. If you have reviewed all of the information above, including the Calendar Appearance Requirement Matrix, and you are able to appear remotely for your court hearing, go here for a listing of all Zoom hearing credentials. Other Resources Protocols for Remote Appearance Odyssey Portal Criminal Out of Court Forms Public Access Policy Calendar Appearance Requirement Matrix

Source of truth

NOTICE: Unauthorized recording of proceedings violates California Rules of Court, rule 1.150 and is punishable by a citation for contempt of court and an order imposing monetary or other sanctions as provided by law. Please note the following PRIOR TO utilizing the Zoom credentials to appear remotely for your court hearing: ZOOM IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR ALL COURT APPEARANCES. It is imperative that yo

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