Superior Court of California. County of San Mateo

Traffic - Walk-in Appearances

Walk-in Appearances

"Walk-in" arraignments are heard in each branch of this court. This means that you can, without previously posting the amount due and having a date for appearance scheduled, appear in court. There are some restrictions however:

You must be at the traffic division and in line as indicated on the table below to appear in Court. The line is monitored and if you arrive late you will not be permitted to appear in court that day.

You must appear at the Branch of the Court that is written on your ticket.

Branch:	Southern Branch:	Central Branch	Northern Branch
Address:	500 County Center Redwood City, CA 94063	800 No. Humboldt San Mateo, CA 94401	1050 Mission Road So. San Francisco, CA 94080
	Be in the traffic line before 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday	Be in the traffic line before 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday.	Be in the traffic line before 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday
	Be in the traffic line before1:30 p.m. on Mondays	Be in the Traffic line before 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays	Be in the traffic line before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays

The Traffic Divisions in the Central Branch in San Mateo, Southern Branch in Redwood City and Northern Branch in So. San Francisco are open at 7:30 a.m. and have walk-in arraignments as indicated in the table above (holidays excepted).
See Traffic Court Hearings for more information