Santa Clara County Civil Court After a Car Accident

Where to find Santa Clara County civil court information

The Downtown Superior Court lists 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 and civil services at (408) 882-2100. Court office hours, procedures, fees, and assignments can change. Use the official page and current local rules rather than relying on an old directory.

Sources: Santa Clara County Downtown Superior Court ↗ · Code of Civil Procedure §335.1 — Injury lawsuit period ↗

Court filing versus a government claim

Filing a court case differs from presenting a government claim or opening an insurance claim. The correct case type, venue, and deadline depend on the facts. This resource does not complete a filing or determine that a particular courthouse is proper for your claim.

Sources: Santa Clara County Downtown Superior Court ↗ · Code of Civil Procedure §335.1 — Injury lawsuit period ↗

Court records, forms, and local rules to check

For a useful review, keep the following information together. You do not need to enter it on this website.

• The investigating agency or record custodian, if known.
• The official request link and its current instructions.
• Identification and eligibility requirements checked with that agency.

Sources: Santa Clara County Downtown Superior Court ↗