Court closure

San Diego Superior Court Closed Monday, November 11, 2024

October 24, 2024

In observance of the Veterans Day statewide holiday, the San Diego Superior Court will close all courtrooms and business offices on Monday, November 11, 2024.

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

Web Maintenance - Apps

San Diego Superior Court Planned Web Applications Outage - Saturday, September 28, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

September 24, 2024

The San Diego Superior Court's web-based applications will not be available due to maintenance on Saturday, September 28 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. The Court's website will remain active, however, all applications (Registers of Actions, Exhibit Upload Applications, Scheduling Applications, Payment Portals, etc.) will be temporarily unavailable during the maintenance period.

Jury Duty Scam Alert

San Diego Superior Court Warns of Jury Duty Scams

September 17, 2024

The San Diego Superior Court is issuing a renewed warning about convincing scams trying to take advantage of members of the public.

In the most recent example, scammers call individuals stating that they failed to appear for jury duty and that they would be arrested. The individuals are instructed to report to official locations including courthouses or an address that was previously but is not currently a Superior Court location.

Court closure

San Diego Superior Court Closed Friday, September 27, 2024

September 16, 2024

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 27, 2024.

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

Web Maintenance - Apps

San Diego Superior Court Planned Web Applications Outage - Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

September 11, 2024

The San Diego Superior Court's web-based applications will not be available due to maintenance on Saturday, September 14 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Court's website will remain active, however, all applications (Registers of Actions, Exhibit Upload Applications, Scheduling Applications, Payment Portals, etc.) will be temporarily unavailable during the maintenance period.

Central Courthouse

San Diego Superior Court Addressing $9.6 Million Budget Deficit for Current Fiscal Year

September 11, 2024

In response to the cuts required by the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 state budget, the San Diego Superior Court has identified several necessary measures to close the budget deficit of approximately $9.6 million for the local court system.

Court closure

San Diego Superior Court Closed Monday, September 2, 2024

August 23, 2024

In observance of the Labor Day statewide holiday, the San Diego Superior Court will close all courtrooms and business offices on Monday, September 2, 2024.

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

San Diego Superior Court

San Diego Resident to Lead the 2024-2025 San Diego County Civil Grand Jury

August 15, 2024

James Tuck was selected as the foreperson of the 2024-2025 San Diego County Grand Jury, which started service on July 1, 2024. 

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. 

Born in Durham, North Carolina, Tuck grew up throughout the United States as a military child. He now resides in Linda Vista.

Web Maintenance - Apps

San Diego Superior Court Planned Web Applications Outage - Saturday, August 17, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

August 13, 2024

The San Diego Superior Court's web-based applications will not be available due to maintenance on Saturday, August 17 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. The Court's website will remain active, however, all applications (Registers of Actions, Exhibit Upload Applications, Scheduling Applications, Payment Portals, etc.) will be temporarily unavailable during the maintenance period.

Judge David M. Gill Retires

Longest-Serving San Diego Superior Court Judge David M. Gill Retires

August 6, 2024

The Honorable David M. Gill, the longest-serving San Diego Superior Court judge, will formally retire after over 50 years on the bench. His official retirement date will be on his 90th birthday, December 13, 2024. He was appointed to the San Diego Municipal Court by Governor Ronald Reagan in 1974. In 1978, he ran for a seat on the Superior Court and logged a victory over two strong opponents. He was sworn into the Superior Court bench on January 8, 1979.

Court Services Update

MyCitations: Ability to Pay Tool Unavailable Overnight on Wednesday, July 31

July 24, 2024

The MyCitations: Ability to Pay Tool will undergo scheduled maintenance from Wednesday, July 31 at 5:00 p.m. to Thursday, August 1 at 9:00 a.m. and will be temporarily unavailable.

This maintenance aims to enhance the MyCitations public site by introducing an updated landing page that includes options for Ability-to-Pay and Online Trial by Declaration.

Court Services Update

San Diego Superior Court Computer Systems Affected by Mass IT Outage

July 19, 2024

Update: Due to the diligent work of the court’s IT team throughout the night and early this morning, most courtrooms were operational by 10 a.m., and the remaining few courtrooms should be working normally shortly. Many business offices are also operating normally, though with some minor related delays. All business offices are anticipated to be fully operational by noon today. 

Judge Medel

San Diego Superior Court Judge Kenneth J. Medel Retires

July 17, 2024

The Honorable Kenneth J. Medel recently retired from the San Diego Superior Court after 14 years of judicial service. Judge Medel first worked as a San Diego County Deputy District attorney from 1980 to 1987, the last two years in the newly formed and innovative Gang Prosecution Unit, handling violent felony crimes committed by street gang members. The 40 jury trials he completed at the D.A.’s office, including two murder trials, formed the foundation for his life in trial thereafter, both as an attorney and a judge. 

Court Services Update

Civil Case Management System Upgrade Largely Complete

July 9, 2024

The San Diego Superior Court’s case management system upgrade that took place throughout the Independence Day holiday weekend is largely complete. 

All impacts to Family, Juvenile Traffic, Probate, and Small Claims systems have been resolved and court business is being processed as normal for those case types. 

Court Services Update

San Diego Superior Court to Upgrade Civil Case Management System during Independence Day Holiday Weekend

July 1, 2024

The San Diego Superior Court is modernizing the case management system for all Civil cases and the transition is planned to take place over the Independence Day holiday weekend.

Court closure

San Diego Superior Court - Closed Thursday, July 4, 2024

June 24, 2024

The San Diego Superior Court will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, 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. 

Court Services Update

Civil Division Case Management System Transition - Online Services Outage July 3-8

June 23, 2024

The Civil Division of the San Diego Superior Court will transition from CCMS V-3 to the Odyssey case management system over the Independence Day holiday weekend. This will impact multiple case types, including Civil, Family, Juvenile Adoptions, Probate, Small Claims, and Traffic, and will require certain online systems to be unavailable after the close of business on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, until Monday, July 8, 2024.  

Court closure

San Diego Superior Court Closed for Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19

June 5, 2024

The San Diego Superior Court will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 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 27, 2024

May 14, 2024

The San Diego Superior Court will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, 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 closure

San Diego Superior Court Closed on Monday, April 1

March 18, 2024

The San Diego Superior Court will be closed on Monday, April 1, 2024, 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.