Court Services Update

CARE Act Petitions Now Accepted in San Diego Superior Court

October 2, 2023

The Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act Program is now active in San Diego County as one of the first seven counties in the state to implement the CARE Act, effective October 1, 2023.

Court Services Update

San Diego Superior Court Introduces New Online Exhibit Upload Option for Unlawful Detainer (Landlord/Tenant) Cases

September 25, 2023

The San Diego Superior Court has launched a new online application to allow litigants in Limited Unlawful Detainer cases (landlord/tenant disputes claiming damages up to $25,000) to upload exhibits remotely.

This technology builds on the previous introduction of an online exhibit upload application for Small Claims cases introduced in October 2021.

Court Services Update

San Diego Superior Court Introduces Online Tool to Help People with Infractions Reduce Ticket Costs and Set Up Payment Plans

September 18, 2023

The San Diego Superior Court has launched the MyCitations program, an online tool developed by the Judicial Council of California. The tool allows people in eligible infraction cases to look up their citation online, answer a series of simple questions, and submit a request to the court for a possible reduction in the amount owed based on their financial situation. Requests for payment plans, more time to pay, or community service in lieu of a fine can also be submitted via MyCitations.

Court closure

San Diego Superior Court Closed Friday, September 22, 2023

September 8, 2023

In observance of the California Native American Day statewide holiday, the San Diego Superior Court will close all courtrooms and business offices on Friday, September 22, 2023.

The public is urged to visit the Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov to handle traffic tickets or obtain court information. 

Dependency Court Town Hall - Sept. 14

San Diego Superior Court to Host Second Virtual Town Hall on Juvenile Dependency Court

August 24, 2023

The San Diego Superior Court will host a virtual town hall event on Thursday, September 14, 2023, the second in a series of Juvenile Court-focused public webinars. This town hall will focus on the perspectives of youth and parents with lived experience in dependency court proceedings.

Court closure

San Diego Superior Court Closed Monday, September 4, 2023

August 21, 2023

In observance of the Labor Day statewide holiday, the San Diego Superior Court will close all courtrooms and business offices on Monday, September 4, 2023.

The public is urged to visit the Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov to handle traffic tickets or obtain court information. 

Court Services Update

Hurricane Hilary Information

August 20, 2023

The San Diego Superior Court plans to be open for business with normal operations on Monday, August 21, 2023.

Jury Summons for North County Courthouse

San Diego Superior Court to Expand Postcard Jury Summons throughout San Diego County

August 9, 2023

The San Diego Superior Court will soon expand postcard mailings for jury summons throughout the county. Jurors summoned to the North County Courthouse can look to receive the postcard summons rather than paper mailings beginning later this week with reporting dates for the week of September 15 and beyond.

San Diego Superior Court

San Diego Resident to Lead the 2023-2024 San Diego County Civil Grand Jury

August 3, 2023

Jonathan Vinoskey was selected to serve as the foreperson of the 2023-2024 San Diego County Grand Jury, which started service on July 1, 2023.

Together with 18 other San Diego County residents, he represents the people of San Diego County in a watchdog role investigating governmental agencies and public entities within the county.

Court closure

San Diego Superior Court - Closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023

June 22, 2023

The San Diego Superior Court will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of the courtwide holiday commemorating Independence Day.

The public is urged to visit the Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov to handle traffic tickets or obtain court information. 

 

Sample Jury Summons

San Diego Superior Court Announces a New Look for its Jury Summons

June 8, 2023

The San Diego Superior Court has announced the transition of its jury summons mailings from full sheet of paper mailings in envelopes to a postcard mailing, starting with jurors summoned to the Central Courthouse.

Court closure

San Diego Superior Court Closed Monday, June 19, 2023

June 5, 2023

 

The San Diego Superior Court will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of the courtwide holiday commemorating Juneteenth.

The public is urged to visit the Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov to handle traffic tickets or obtain court information. 

 

Court closure

San Diego Superior Court - Closed Monday, May 29, 2023

May 15, 2023

The San Diego Superior Court will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of the courtwide holiday commemorating Memorial Day.

The public is urged to visit the Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov to handle traffic tickets or obtain court information. 

 

Court Services Update

San Diego Superior Court Family Law Facilitator’s Office to Close at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays effective June 6

May 12, 2023

The San Diego Superior Court announced today that the Family Law Facilitator’s Office will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays effective June 6, 2023, to allow staff to participate in required training sessions.

Juvenile Court Dependency Town Hall

San Diego Superior Court to Host Virtual Town Hall on Juvenile Dependency Court

April 3, 2023

The San Diego Superior Court will host a virtual town hall event on Thursday, April 13, 2023, the first in a series of Juvenile Court-focused public webinars. Juvenile Court proceedings have several confidentiality requirements, which can be perceived by members of the public as a lack of transparency about the court, its processes, and the role of partner agencies.

Judge Kenneth K. So

San Diego Superior Court Judge Kenneth K. So Retires

March 29, 2023

The Honorable Kenneth K. So recently retired from the San Diego Superior Court, capping 25 years on this bench, along with another nearly four years as a municipal court judge.

Appointed as a judge in San Diego County in 1994, Judge So served as presiding judge from September 2007 to December 2009 and as assistant presiding judge from January 2006 to September 2007.

Court closure

San Diego Superior Court Closed Friday, March 31

March 20, 2023

The San Diego Superior Court will be closed on Friday, March 31, 2023, in observance of the courtwide holiday commemorating Cesar Chavez Day.

The public is urged to visit the Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov to handle traffic tickets or obtain court information. 

2023 Championship Team - Westview High School

Westview High School Wins 17th Annual San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition

March 2, 2023

Westview High School’s Mock Trial team outperformed 38 other San Diego County high school teams to win the annual legal competition. The San Diego County Mock Trial program provides high school students with the opportunity to experience the legal field in courtrooms rather than classrooms. The student teams take on the roles of lawyers and witnesses facing off on a hypothetical case in front of actual state and federal judges.

San Diego Superior Court

San Diego Superior Court Offers Incentives to Recruit & Retain Court Reporters

February 23, 2023

With state funding available through SB 170/SB 154, the San Diego Superior Court announced today new incentives to recruit and retain official court reporters.

Students competing at the SD County HS Mock Trial

17th Annual San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition Brings 700+ Students to Court

February 21, 2023

The 17th Annual San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition fielded a record number of competitors with local high school students arguing a realistic criminal trial scenario.