cc-courts.orgSuperior Court of California - County of Contra Costa

Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council × Warning! The official language used for the content of the Contra Costa Superior Court public website is English. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Computerized translations are only an approximation of the website’s original content. The translation should not be considered exact and in some cases may include incorrect or offensive language. The Contra Costa Superior Court does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by Google™ Translate or any other translation system. In addition, some applications, files or items cannot be translated including graphs, photos or some portable document formats (pdfs). Please be aware that when a translation is requested, you will be leaving the Contra Costa Superior Court website. The Contra Costa Superior Court does not endorse the use of Google™ Translate. Other translation services may be used to view our site. Any person or entity that relies on information obtained from any translation system does so at their own risk. When a translation is complete, you assume the risk of any inaccuracies, errors or other problems encountered. The Contra Costa Superior Court is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using Google™ Translate or any other translation system. CLOSEInformación en Español Locations FAQ Contact Toggle navigation Home Online Services Court Public Portal Court Traffic Portal Court E-Filing Services Pay Traffic Fines (Currently Offline) Pay Traffic Fines Request Reduction of Traffic Fines Order Electronic Recordings View Tentative Rulings Self-Help Services Center Domestic Violence E-Filing Financial Hardship Info Centers For Parties For Attorneys Self-Help Services Departments Appeals Civil Criminal Family and Children Juvenile Law Landlord / Tenant Probate Restraining Orders Small Claims Tentative Rulings Information Traffic (Adult/Juvenile) General Info General Information Court Locations Court Fees Forms Local Rules News Releases and Public Notices Employment / Career Opportunities ADA Judical Mentor Program Site Map / Index Jury Duty Civil Grand Jury Careers Join the Contra Costa Superior Court Team! Click here to start your CAREER! The Court has launched a new Traffic Case Management Portal for the public to review Traffic cases. You can view the Portal from the links on the website, or by clicking this link below: Contra Costa Superior Court Traffic Portal The Court Clerk’s Offices at all locations will close at 2:00 p.m. on December 29th. Normal business hours will resume the next business day. JURY SITE MAINTENANCE On Saturday, October 29th, the court will be upgrading the Jury system software from approximately 5AM to 11AM. During this time, the Jury system will be unavailable. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ODYSSEY, INCLUDING CIVIL E-FILING AND A NEW PUBLIC PORTAL .CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) NOTICES PRESS RELEASE – UPDATED MASKING POLICY (FEBRUARY 28, 2022) COMUNICADO DE PRENSA - POLÍTICA DE MÁSCARA ACTUALIZADA (28 DE FEBRERO DE 2022) PRESS RELEASE – URGENT: COURT REOPENING ON MARCH 1ST, 2021 PRESS RELEASE – UPDATED MASKING POLICY (FEBRUARY 28, 2022) REMOTE HEARINGS / ZOOM ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE: Effective immediately, Zoom is now the Court’s sole remote appearance platform. CourtCall is no longer supported. Remote Hearing / Zoom Access Information and Court calendars are available here: Contra Costa Court Calendars * For Civil Hearings, please visit our Civil Department webpage for more information. * For Criminal Hearings, please visit our Criminal Audio Room to listen to the Criminal Court Proceedings. EMERGENCY LOCAL RULES Certain hearings and trials will be held remotely. Please see the Court Calendars page. All Emergency Rules are located on the Court’s Local Rules Page . Please check this page for updated rules as they become available. ORDERS IMPLEMENTING EMERGENCY RELIEF (Currently Operative) MARCH 24, 2022 (Criminal Trials and Juvenile)JANUARY 8, 2021 (Preliminary Hearings) See the Orders Page for previous Implementation Orders. STATEWIDE ORDERS OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE MARCH 3, 2022 See the Orders Page for the Chief Justice’s Orders. STATEMENT OF ELIMINATION OF RACISM & BIAS IN THE CONTRA COSTA SUPERIOR COURTHOUSES Form for Bias Complaints Against Judicial Officers ***** ALL COURT LOCATIONS ARE NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ***** IF YOU ARE SICK, DO NOT COME TO THE COURT. NO ONE WHO IS SICK OR WHO IS EXHIBITING COVID-19 SYMPTOMS WILL BE PERMITTED TO ENTER ANY COURT FACILITY. YOU MUST WEAR A MASK TO ENTER ANY COURT FACILITY AND AT ALL TIMES WHILE INSIDE. THE ABOVE INCLUDES THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN REQUESTED FOR JURY DUTY. PLEASE EXPECT LONG LINES AND LONG WAIT TIMES. THE COURT WILL FOLLOW SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS AND BUILDING ACCESS WILL BE LIMITED. PLEASE OBEY ALL SIGNS. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED. CLERK’S OFFICES ARE OPEN 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. ( WITH TRAFFIC WINDOWS OPEN UNTIL 4:00 P.M. ). PHONE HOURS ARE 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Effective Monday, March 2nd, 2020, Domestic Violence Restraining Order E-Filing will no longer be available. For information on obtaining a restraining order, please visit the Domestic Violence Restraining Orders webpage. ATTENTION: The Online Traffic Payment Portal will not be accessible from 4:00 PM Thursday, June 13th, to 2:00 PM Monday, June 17th. We apologize for the inconvenience. Effective Monday, July 1, 2019, the Court will be providing official court reporters in all Family Law departments for all matters. Parties will no longer need to provide their own court reporter for any matters being heard in a Family Law department. On Monday, August 19, 2019, the Court’s Traffic Units will be transitioning to a new case management system. Our new system will be up and running, but there may be delays. Please be patient with our staff. The Court’s Traffic Units will be transitioning to a new case management system for all Traffic cases in the near future. The official date and time of this transition will be posted here once it is determined by the Court. The Court will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. Online Services Court Public Portal Court Traffic Portal Court E-Filing Services Pay Your Traffic Ticket (Currently Offline) Pay Traffic Fines Request Reduction of Traffic Fines Order Electronic Recording View Tentative Rulings Self-Help Resources Center Domestic Violence E-Filing (Not Available) Forms and Transcripts I need a Form I need Transcripts from a Court Reporter I need Transcripts from an Electronic Hearing I need Court Records Wakefield Taylor Courthouse 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 A. F. Bray Courthouse 1020 Ward Street, Martinez, CA 94553 Spinetta Family Law Center 751 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553 Arnason Justice Center 1000 Center Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565 George D. Carroll Courthouse 100 37th Street, Richmond, CA 94805 Walnut Creek Superior Court 640 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 News and Notices News Releases and Public Notices Prop 47 Felony Charge Reductions Dissolution (Divorce) Judgment Deadlines Court Holidays Ex Parte Hours and Locations Public Notice of Intention to Transfer - Astro Van Quick Links I’m an Attorney I Need Help / Necesito ayuda Interpreters / Intérpretes de la Corte Request a restraining order Of Interest Collaborative Justice Courts Collaborative Justice Courts, also known as problem-solving courts, promote accountability by combining judicial supervision with rehabilitation services that are rigorously monitored and focused on recovery. Read more Divorce Workshop Online To start your divorce workshop online, first print a copy of the...