State Rules are adopted by the Judicial Council of California for all Superior Courts. The California Rules of Court can be found at: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/rules.

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

 

	Local Rules of Court Summary
	Glossary of Abbreviations
	Courthouse Locations
	Local Rules of Court (printable versions)
	Local Rules Civil Division
	Local Rules Criminal Division
	Local Rules Family Division
	Local Rules Juvenile Court
	Local Rules Probate
	Local Rules General Court and Administration Rules

State Legal Forms are approved by the Judicial Council and can be found at: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms

Local Legal Forms are designed for use in Santa Clara County only and can be found at www.sccsuperiorcourt.org/forms.htm

Help with filling out certain legal forms: EZ Legal Form interactive online application

Proposed Rules & Forms for Jan. 1, 2009

Changes to the Local Rules of Court (and attached forms) are posted and available for public review and comment - see proposed rules page.

California Constitution and State Codes can be found at: www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html.

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

The Superior Court
July 1, 2008