As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary this July, the Court is actively engaging middle and high school students throughout Santa Clara County to reflect on the foundational principles that shape our democracy.
#LawDay2026
Educators and school leaders: Applications are now open for the 2026 California Civic Learning Awards!
Application deadline: April 13, 2026
Learn more and apply:
form.jotform.com/260346863996069
Let’s continue supporting the next generation of civic leaders.
#CivicsEducation
As one grand juror shared, the experience of serving on a Civil Grand Jury is both meaningful and impactful—and every adult in #SantaClaraCounty is encouraged to apply.
Learn more about serving on the 2026-2027 panel:
📩 CGJ@scscourt.org
🌐 santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ
As we mark the Judicial Council’s 100th anniversary, we’re highlighting ways we’ve helped transform the court experience for Californians—from expanded self-help and language access services to technology and modern, secure courthouses. youtube.com/watch?v=EhrXLm…
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is pleased to announce that Hon. Karen Wynholds was sworn in today as a judge of the Santa Clara County Superior Court during an oath of office ceremony held on March 16.
Read the press release: live-jcc-santaclara.pantheonsite.io/news/hon-karen…
In anticipation of the nation’s 250th anniversary this July, the Court is expanding its outreach efforts to engage middle and high school students across Santa Clara County in discussions about the democratic principles that continue to guide our justice system.
#LawDay2026
You can help shape local government and its policies by serving on the Civil Grand Jury. Applications are due on March 27. Learn more about the process and apply at santaclara.courts.ca.gov/CGJ.
The Court is engaging middle and high school students throughout Santa Clara County to reflect on the foundational principles that shape our democracy.
Learn more about the Court's 2026 Law Day Contest, “Rule of Law and the American Dream": santaclara.courts.ca.gov/general-inform…#LawDay2026
The Court joined justice system partners at the end of February, for a special career exploration event at Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) Center, connecting students with professionals working across the legal system.
live-jcc-santaclara.pantheonsite.io/news/justice-p…
The @SCSCourt is recruiting applicants for the 2026-27 #SantaClaraCounty Civil Grand Jury.
The CGJ is an independent investigatory body convened annually to examine the operations of county and city government, school districts, special districts, and local public agencies.
Jury service is a vital part of our justice system.
If you have questions about your jury summons or service, the Superior Court of Santa Clara County Jury Department is here to help.
Your service matters. Thank you for doing your part.
#JurorService#JuryDuty
For the 14th consecutive year, state public schools are invited to apply for a California Civic Learning Award, co-sponsored by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and @CADeptEd State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. @POWofDemocracynewsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/2026-civi…
2026 Judicial Demographic Report: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse - data show steady increase over the last 20 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/2026-judi…