Superior Court of California
County of Marin
County of Marin
CORONAVIRUS/COVID 19 UPDATES
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 9TH – DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS ISSUED BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM AND MARIN COUNTY’S PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE RECENT SURGE IN COVID-19 CASES,
THE CLERK’S OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FOR IN-PERSON VISITS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. COURTROOM PROCEEDINGS WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN VIRTUAL THROUGH THE USE OF REMOTE VIDEO TECHNOLOGIES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
News from the Court:
Posted 12/11/2020
Administrative Order 20-17 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by the Chair of the Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective December 12, 2020...
Posted 12/8/2020
Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases which has resulted in a new stay-at home order by Governor Newsom, Marin County’s Public Health Department has issued an additional stay-at-home order for the county effective December 8th at 12:00 PM. To limit the risk of COVID-19 transmission, all Clerk’s Offices will be CLOSED starting on December 9th for in-person visits. Filings will be accepted by mail or drop box only. Drop boxes will be available from 8 AM – 4 PM in front of 113 and the lobby area of the Court Floor....
Jury Services Update
Posted 12/4/2020
If you have been summonsed for jury duty during the month of December, your jury service has been ended. As a result, you will not need to appear for jury duty in the month of December.
Posted 11/25/2020
Important information re Civil and Family Law Ex Parte Applications effective December 1, 2020....
Posted 11/13/2020
Administrative Order 20-16 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective November 13, 2020...
Posted 11/3/2020
Order regarding court mandated procedures for entry into the court facility...
Posted 10/23/2020
Posted 10/21/2020
Commissioner Christopher Longaker and Referee Frank Drago to retire at the end of October 2020....
Posted 10/15/2020
Administrative Order 20-15 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective October 15, 2020....
Posted 9/17/2020
Administrative Order 20-14 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective September 17, 2020...
Posted 9/11/2020
Any attorney or party requesting an Ex Parte order is required to deliver all documents required pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.1201 and/or 5.151 and the Ex Parte fee to Room 113 no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing.
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Posted 8/19/2020
Administrative Order 20-11 re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective August 19, 2020...
Posted 8/6/2020
Posted 7/20/2020
Administrative Order 20-10 re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective July 20, 2020...
Posted 6/29/2020
Pursuant to Emergency Local Rule 8.01, the Marin County Superior Court Clerk’s Offices will be closed (each day) from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Posted 6/26/2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marin County Superior Court Clerk’s Offices will be closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. This rule will remain in effect until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted, or until amended or repealed by the Marin County Superior Court.
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Posted 6/20/2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marin County Superior Court 2020 Bail Schedule is suspended, except as otherwise indicated by Local Emergency Rule 2.02...
Posted 6/20/2020
Administrative Order 20-09 re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council...
Posted 6/16/2020
Emergency Local Rule: Prospective Jurors’ Requests for Hardship Excuse may be Submitted and Considered Prior to the Date of Jury Service...
Posted 6/3/2020
Pursuant to Emergency Rule 1 of the Californian Rules of Court, we are not accepting Unlawful Detainer complaints or requests for default. These matters submitted in the drop box will be returned to you. If you think your Unlawful Detainer matters falls into an exception to Emergency Rule 1 of the California Rules of Court, you may make an ex parte application in Department B to seek permission to file that matter....
Posted 6/1/2020
Please see the order for mandatory COVID-19 safety procedures for entering the court facility....
Posted 5/28/2020
Please review the attached public notice for guidance on how to file documents on June 1st, request records and set online appointments to visit the Civil Clerk's office....
Posted 5/26/2020
Administrative Order 20-08 re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective June 1, 2020....
Posted 5/19/2020
The Court has implemented the following remote access procedures, which will be in effect during the time Administrative Orders 20-04, 20-05, 20-06, 20-07, (and any extensions thereof) are in effect. These procedures apply to hearings of all matters effective June 1, 2020....
Posted 4/28/2020
Administrative Order 20-07 re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council...
Posted 4/23/2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to enforce social distancing, Marin County Superior Court is committed to adapting to current conditions while continuing to provide public access to all court proceedings. Please see the notice for more information....
Posted 4/22/2020
Para solicitar cualquier tipo de orden de restricción, envíe los formularios completos al buzón de entrega ubicado fuera de la oficina del secretario antes de las 10:30 a.m., de lunes a viernes. El secretario entregará los formularios completos a un oficial judicial para su revisión, luego de lo cual serán devueltos a la Oficina del Secretario.
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Posted 4/21/2020
Marin County Public Health will be requiring face coverings when interacting with others who are not members of your household in public and private spaces starting on Wednesday April 22nd. Wearing face coverings will be required in the Clerk’s Offices and Court Floor starting on April 22nd...
Posted 4/20/2020
Pursuant to Marin County Superior Court Administrative Order 20-06, and Emergency Rules 1-11 of the California Rules of Court adopted and effective April 6, 2020, the Court has implemented the following remote access procedures....
Posted 4/20/2020
To apply for any type of restraining order, submit the completed forms to the Drop Box located outside of the Clerk’s Office before 10:30am, Monday through Friday. The clerk will give the completed forms to a judicial officer for review after which they will be returned to the Clerk’s Office....
Posted 4/13/2020
Pursuant to subsection (b) of Emergency Rule 4 as adopted by the Judicial Council of California (JCC) on April 6, 2020, the Court hereby adopts the JCC Emergency Bail Schedule set forth in Emergency Rule 4, effective April 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
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Posted 4/8/2020
The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services is now recommending that everyone cover their nose and mouth when outside of their home. The recommendation extends to offices of essential businesses such as the Marin County Superior Court. Please read the following....
Posted 4/8/2020
On April 6, 2020, the California Judicial Council enacted California Rules of Court Emergency Rules 1- 11. These emergency rules were enacted to protect the health and safety of the public, court employees, attorneys, litigants, and judicial officers, as well as staff and inmates in detention facilities, and law enforcement during the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. To the extent Emergency Rules 1-11 conflict with any rules established in Marin County Superior Court Administrative orders 20-04, 20-05, and 20-06 (hereafter Marin Administrative Orders), the Emergency Rules shall supersede that conflicting rule of the Marin Administrative Orders.
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Posted 4/7/2020
The goal of these recommendations is to encourage parents to follow existing court orders as closely as possible, to ensure a level of consistency and stability that is in the children’s best interests.
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EFFECTIVE APRIL 6, 2020
Posted 4/3/2020
The court is in the process of developing the remote access infrastructure and procedures. Until remote access is commenced, pursuant to paragraph 3 or Administrative Order 20-06, personal appearances for the essential matters on calendar are authorized.
Posted 4/1/2020
Administrative Order 20-06 re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council...
Jury Services Update: There are no essential trials scheduled through May 22nd. If you have been summonsed for jury during this time, your jury service has been ended.
Posted 3/27/2020
Jury Services Update: There are no essential trials on Friday and Monday. If you have been summonsed for jury duty on Friday, March 20th and Monday, March 23rd your jury service has been ended.
Posted 3/19/2020
Posted 3/17/2020
This Administrative Order 20-05 will supplement Administrative Order 20-04. Administrative Order 20-4 remains in full force and effect....
Posted 3/16/2020
The Marin County Superior Court will be closed for all non-essential matters effective 12:01 a.m. on March 17, 2020, until 11:59 p.m. on April 7, 2020, subject to modification at the discretion of the Presiding Judge....
Posted 3/15/2020
Based on the information the court has as of March 15, 2020 regarding the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), court services will substantially be curtailed in order to limit the volume of individuals having to appear in the courthouse....
Posted 3/13/2020
The Superior Court of California, County of Marin is closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) situation. The Court is in regular communication with the Marin County Health and Human Services Department, the Marin County Office of Emergency Services, other Marin County justice agencies, other California Superior Courts, and the Judicial Council of California. Please see the attached announcement for updates and information regarding Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)....
Posted 3/9/2020
Marin County Superior Court continues to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 Coronavirus situation. To serve our public and community, the court at this time is operating under normal hours and operations. Any updates will be communicated through the court's website....
Posted 3/9/2020
La Corte Superior del Condado de Marin continúa monitoreando de cerca la evolución de la situación del Coronavirus COVID-19. Para servir a nuestro público y a la comunidad, la corte en este momento está operando bajo horas y operaciones normales. Cualquier actualización se comunicará a través del sitio web de la corte....
IMPORTANT JUROR INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19
Posted 3/9/2020
Jurors who are not feeling well are encouraged to stay home and may contact Jury Services to reschedule their jury duty. You can also postpone your jury duty electronically, by logging into the jury system using your Juror ID and PIN provided to you on your jury summons. Jury clerks are also available by phone at (415) 444-7120, between the hours of 1:00 to 3:00 PM and by email at jury@marincourt.org.
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA EL JURADO SOBRE COVID-19
Posted 3/9/2020
Se alieta a los jurados que no se sientan bien a quedarse en casa y pueden comunicarse con los Servicios del Jurado para reprogramar su deber de jurado. También puede posponer su deber de jurado electrónicamente, iniciando sesión en el sistema de jurado utilizando su ID del jurado y el PIN que se le proporcionó en su citación del jurado. Los empleados del jurado también están disponibles por teléfono al (415) 444-7120, entre las horas de 1:00 a 3:00 PM y por correo electrónico a jury@marincourt.org.
Legal Resources:
Court staff is here to help you by answering procedural questions, accepting your
documents and payments and providing you with general information. To maintain our neutrality there are limits to the
assistance that staff can provide to you here in the court. Click here
to read more about what we can and cannot do for you. Below find links to several resources
that may be able to help you beyond what our staff is allowed to do.
Here are some agencies and on-line resources for individuals who need legal information, advice or are representing themselves in court.
Here are some agencies and on-line resources for individuals who need legal information, advice or are representing themselves in court.
DCSS works with parents — custodial and noncustodial — and guardians to ensure children and families receive court-ordered
financial and medical support.
This agency provides low-cost (based on sliding fee schedule)
legal representation in family law matters, including domestic violence. Address: 1401 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 200,
San Rafael. Phone: (415) 492-9230.
For referrals to pre-screened, experienced Marin County attorneys in a variety of legal areas,
please call the Marin San Francisco Lawyer Referral Service at (415) 989-1616. Certified by the California State Bar Association, the program provides referrals
to qualified lawyers. Preliminary consultations are available at discounted fees. Bilingual attorneys are available.
This virtual program offers free 20 minute consultations with an attorney every second and fourth
Thursday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Any person without an attorney living in Marin County or having a case in the Marin County Superior Court is eligible.
Registration is required. To register, send an email to lawlibsb.net. For more information, go to the Marin County Law Library website: www.marincountylawlibrary.org
or call (415) 472-3733.
Civil legal services to low-income people who meet income
guidelines. Address: 1401 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 101, San Rafael. Phone: (415) 492-0230
This division provides free legal information and assistance in
preparing court documents and understanding court procedures. Address: Civic Center, Hall of Justice, Room
C-44 (across from courtroom C), San Rafael. Phone: (415) 444-7130. Location: (left after security and follow the signs)
C-44 (across from courtroom C), San Rafael. Phone: (415) 444-7130. Location: (left after security and follow the signs)
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