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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.
- 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]
Due to the increase in COVID infection rates, effective December 14, 2020, the Civil, Small Claims, Records, Family Law, and Probate Division clerk's office and phones will be closed. If you have questions specific to your case, you may contact the clerk's office. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Phone Number and Phone Hours:
(650) 261-5100
Temporarily Unavailable
Office Hours:
Temporarily Closed to the General Public
NOTE: The Clerk's Office will continue to accept and process Emergency Ex Parte, Domestic Violence and all Temporary Restraining Order Petitions, and Civil Ex Partes.