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The Courthouse Devoted to FamiliesCivic and Public Show project info Hide project info ZGF was selected to design the first new courthouse in the state of California devoted to family law. This new 20-courtroom Courthouse occupies a prominent site in downtown San Jose, near St. James Park and adjacent to the San Jose light rail line. The new building replaces six leased facilities and consolidate all family-related services, including Family Court, Juvenile Dependency, and Drug Court, into a single facility, thereby improving services and increasing operational efficiencies for the residents of Santa Clara County. LocationSan Jose, CA Square Feet233,695 Completion date2016 Project ComponentArchitecture services Interior design and space planning It also includes a self-help center, family court services, a child waiting area, and space for justice partners. A secure central holding area, as well as separate hallways for the public, staff, and in-custody defendants, are among the security improvements featured in the eight-story courthouse. Designed to create a calming, friendly, and stress-reducing environment for the children and families it serves, flexibility was also an important objective. The design needed to support the rapidly changing approaches to the case types and operations, and enable future addition or alteration of courtrooms, as necessary.
The LEED Gold® courthouse integrates high-performance design strategies, including a high-performance building envelope, innovative stormwater management solutions, native landscaping, green roofs, high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, and enhanced ventilation through the use of chilled beams, displacement ventilation, and radiant piping.
The Superior Court of California for and in the County of Santa Clara is the state trial court in and for Santa Clara County, California. The Santa Clara Superior Court serves the public by providing equal justice for all in a fair, accessible, effective, efficient, and courteous manner; resolving disputes under the law; applying the law consistently, impartially, and independently; instilling public trust and confidence in the court. History[edit]1868 County Courthouse (photographed in 1869, one year after completion) San Jose was chosen as the initial site for the state's capitol in 1849, which it held until 1851, when legislators voted to move to Vallejo.[1] After Santa Clara County was formed on April 25, 1851, a contest was held to select a design for a new building worthy of being a state capitol in 1860. The winning entry, designed by Levi Goodrich, was constructed from 1866 to 1868 at a cost of US$173,737.96 (equivalent to $3,540,000 in 2021).[2] The courthouse was destroyed by fire in May 1931.[3][4][5] Reconstruction work began in December 1931[6] and completed in August 1932;[7] a dedication ceremony for the reconstructed courthouse was held on September 17.[8] As originally completed in 1868, the courthouse was topped by a copper-covered dome; the copper sheathing melted in the intense heat from the 1931 fire and the dome was removed during reconstruction.[9] After the disastrous 1931 fire and rebuilding, it survives today as the Old Courthouse,[10] which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the St. James Square National Historic District in 1979.[11] A modern courthouse was completed in 1964, replacing an older Hall of Records which had been built adjacent to the county courthouse. The Hall of Justice, located a few blocks to the north, was completed in 1991.[12] The Family Justice Center was completed in 2016, consolidating court operations from six different facilities in a single building.[13] The doctrine of corporate personhood in US law is commonly traced to the 1886 decision of the United States Supreme Court in Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad, which started in this court. Courthouses[edit]Santa Clara County Superior Court locations:[14]
Areas Served[edit]The Court serves the Incorporated Cities, Towns & Census Designated Places of Santa Clara County. (Incorporated Cities and or Towns are marked with an asterisk (*).)
Judges[edit]Present[edit]The following judicial officers serve on the Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, as of June 2019:
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How many superior courts are in Santa Clara County?There are 8 Courthouse Locations.
What cases are heard in California Superior Court?Superior Courts handle:. All criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic tickets). All civil cases (family law, probate, juvenile, and other civil cases). Appeals of small claims cases and other civil cases worth $25,000 or less.. Appeals of misdemeanor cases.. How do I contact the Superior Court of California?Contacting the Court by Phone
The main phone number for Court Administration is 408-882-2700 .
How do I look up a California case?There are three ways to look at court records:. Go to the courthouse and ask to look at paper records.. Go to the courthouse and look at electronic court records.. If your court offers it, look at electronic records over the internet. This is called “remote access.”. |
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