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Please be advised:

The San Mateo Superior Court will conduct scheduled telephone system maintenance on Wednesday, October 29th from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. During this time, callers may encounter busy signals or the inability to reach a court telephone number. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this maintenance.

LiveChat

LiveChat is an online tool that allows the public to interact directly with a court staff member through online messaging.

LiveChat is available for the following divisions listed below. To LiveChat with one of these divisions, please select the appropriate link to the division page and access the LiveChat link directly on the bottom of the page to chat with a live person:

Please note: LiveChat is not currently available for Civil matters.

  • Traffic

    Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Traffic LiveChat

  • Criminal

    Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Criminal LiveChat

  • Self-Help Office / Family Law Facilitator

    Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Monday and Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Self-Help LiveChat

  • Jury

    Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Jury LiveChat

In-Person Appointment

To make an appointment to file paperwork, the in person appointment feature is available for in Civil, Family Law, and Probate cases, or for the Records Department for copy requests or viewing case records.

Schedule an In-Person Appointment
For Civil, Family Law, Probate, and Records