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Welcome to the Civil Division. The Civil Division handles lawsuits among individuals and/or corporations. The Civil Division conducts civil trials and manages civil filings, case management, name and/or gender changes, and civil restraining orders.
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Civil CMC Packet
Please refer to the documents and resources below as referenced in your Notice of Case Management Conference.
- CMC-110 Case Management Statement
- Appropriate Dispute Resolution Information Sheet
- Stipulation to ADR and Proposed Order Form and Instructions
- San Mateo Court Local Rules (Refer to Section 2.3 Caseflow Management)
Drop Box
Civil Drop Box for after hours filing at the Hall of Justice
There is a drop box for after hours civil filings located outside of the Clerk's Office Room A on the first floor of the Hall of Justice.
Please note:
- Documents placed in the drop box before 4:00 p.m. will be deemed filed the same court business day.
- Documents placed in the drop box after 4:00 p.m. will be deemed filed the next court business day.
- If problems are encountered (incorrect fees, not timely, etc.), we will make every effort to contact you before your documents are returned.
- The drop box is checked and all items are removed at 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each court business day.
Civil ADR Program
Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a way of solving legal problems without going to trial.
Contact Us
Hall of Justice & Records
400 County Center, 1st Floor, Room A
Redwood City, CA 94063 [Directions]
Phone Number and Phone Hours:
(650) 261-5100
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday;
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fridays
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.