Hearings will be conducted in person.

Remote appearances require written court approval and notice to the other parties, pursuant to the Civil Emergency Rules.

If your matter is approved for remote appearance, you will be notified by the court with instructions for remote connectivity.

For all remote hearings, parties must serve and submit documents to the clerk’s office in person, via drop box or overnight delivery 3 court days prior to the hearing. Electronic delivery is not permitted.

Department 54 (Richmond)

Hearings will be conducted pursuant to the Civil Emergency Local Rules.
The rules require that litigants seeking to appear remotely notify the Court and the other parties in writing.
Only parties and witnesses will be physically allowed in the courtroom.

Zoom Link: Department 54 Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 160 864 8238
Passcode: 459224
Zoom phone number: 669-254-5252 (San Jose) / 646-828-7666 (New York)

DO NOT join a Zoom hearing unless your remote appearance request has been approved.

Department 57 (Pittsburg and Martinez)

Effective April 12, 2021, matters will be heard in-person.
Anyone who cannot personally appear for COVID-19-related health reasons only shall call or write to the Clerk’s Office, (925) 608-1000, no later than 2 court days before the hearing to request a remote appearance.

Remote appearances will be by phone only (no Zoom). The Court will initiate the phone call.