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              CORONAVIRUS/COVID 19 UPDATES

The Court is steadfastly committed to supporting public health and the well-being of our community. At the same time, we are committed to providing litigants access to justice and adhering to all parties’ constitutional rights.


The Criminal/Traffic and Civil clerks' offices are open for in-person services without an appointment. Documents for filing with the Civil clerk’s office may also be submitted via the drop box outside of Room 113, through eDelivery, or by mail and will be processed in the order received. The Court Records Division will remain open for in-person services by appointment only from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and again from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. For more information regarding accessing court records, please Click Here. To schedule an appointment with Court Records, Click Here.

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  • News from the Court:
    Applications are Being Accepted for Openings on Marin County Law Library Board of Trustees
    Posted 3/27/2023
    The Marin County Superior Court is looking for attorneys who either reside or are employed in Marin County to serve on the Marin County Law Library Board of Trustees....
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    The Court will be closed Friday, March 31, 2023 for César Chávez Day
    Posted 3/16/2023
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    The Court will be launching a new website in early April. Please stay tuned for more information.
    Posted 3/15/2023
    Due to a power outage impacting the Hall of Justice and since the Court does not have an ETA regarding when power will be restored to the building, the Court will be CLOSED for the remainder of the afternoon.
    Posted 3/14/2023
    The Court will be closed Monday, February 20, 2023 for President's Day
    Posted 2/10/2023
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    The Court will be closed Monday, February 13, 2023 for Lincoln's Birthday
    Posted 1/27/2023
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    The Court will be closed Monday, January 16, 2023 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    Posted 1/4/2023
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    Bail Schedule - Notice of Approval
    Posted 12/23/2022
    The 2023 Marin County Superior Court Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedule has been approved and is available on the Court's website....
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    The Court will be closed Monday, January 2, 2023 for New Year's Day
    Posted 12/13/2022
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    The Court will be closed Monday, December 26, 2022 for Christmas Day
    Posted 12/13/2022
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    The Court will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 -25, 2022 for Thanksgiving holiday.
    Posted 11/10/2022
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    Notice of Draft Revision of the Uniform Local Rules of the Marin Court
    Posted 11/2/2022
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    Invitation to Comment on Proposed Court Budget
    Posted 11/2/2022
    Pursuant to Government Code 68511.7, the Marin County Superior Court provides a summary of the proposed baseline budget for fiscal year 2022 - 2023 for the public review and comment....
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    The Court will be closed Friday, November 11, 2022 for Veterans Day
    Posted 10/26/2022
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    Public Notice
    Posted 10/21/2022
    Any outstanding civil assessment prior to July 1, 2022, will be canceled by the Court; there is nothing you need to do. ...
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    Updated General Order Re Face Masking and Modification of the Court's July 16, 2021 Order
    Posted 10/7/2022
    Order effective October 10, 2022 until further notice....
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    The Court will be closed Friday, September 23, 2022 for Native American Day.
    Posted 9/8/2022
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    The Court will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022 for Labor Day
    Posted 8/18/2022
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    Revised Uniform Local Rules of the Marin County Superior Court Effective July 1, 2022
    Posted 6/30/2022
    In accordance with the provisions of Rule 10.613 of the California Rules of Court, the Superior Court Judges have revised and updated specific sections of the Uniform Local Rules of the Marin County Superior Court....
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    The Court will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022 for Independence Day
    Posted 6/21/2022
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    The Court will be closed Monday, May 30, 2022 for Memorial Day.
    Posted 5/11/2022
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    Public Notice - eDelivery
    Posted 4/12/2022
    Effective April 13th, eDelivery will be available for filing documents in Civil, Family, Probate, and Small Claims cases....
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    Public Notice: Adopted Emergency Local Rules 22.01, 22.02, 22.03 and 22.04
    Posted 3/30/2022
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    Procedures and Instructions for Remote Proceedings Based on New Emergency Local Rules 22.02, 22.03 and 22.04
    Posted 3/30/2022
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    Revision of the Uniform Local Rules of Court for July 2022
    Posted 3/30/2022
    The Judges of the Marin County Superior Court have approved a draft set of proposed Local Court Rules....
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    The Court will be closed Thursday, March 31, 2022 for César Chávez Day
    Posted 3/17/2022
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    News Release - Passing of Retired Judge Richard Breiner
    Posted 2/27/2022
    The Marin County Superior Court sadly announces the passing of retired Judge Richard Breiner. We will all miss him dearly. Our thoughts and well wishes go out to the Breiner family....
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    Face Coverings Still Required While Visiting the Courthouse
    Posted 2/15/2022
    Despite your vaccination status, face coverings are still REQUIRED while visiting the Courthouse, Courtrooms, Jury Rooms, Legal Self-Help Center and Clerks Offices....
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    The Court will be closed Monday, February 21, 2022 for Presidents' Day
    Posted 2/10/2022
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    Jury Services Update: COVID-19 Omicron Variant
    Posted 2/4/2022
    If you have been summoned for jury duty during the month of January through Friday, February 18th, your jury service has been ended and as a result you will not need to appear.
    New Administrative Order 22-02
    Posted 2/4/2022
    Administrative Order 22-02 Re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code Section 68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council effective February 5, 2022...
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    The Court will be closed Friday, February 11, 2022 for Lincoln's Birthday
    Posted 1/27/2022
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    Jury Services Update: COVID-19 Omicron Variant
    Posted 1/7/2022
    If you have been summoned for jury duty during the month of January and the first week in February, your jury service has been ended. As a result, you will not need to appear for jury duty in the month of January through Friday, February 4th.
    New Administrative Order 22-01
    Posted 1/7/2022
    Administrative Order 22-01 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective January 6, 2022...
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    The Court will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
    Posted 1/6/2022
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    Uniform Local Rules of the Marin County Superior Court Revised Effective January 1, 2022
    Posted 12/30/2021
    In accordance with the provisions of Rule 10.613 of the California Rules of Court, the Superior Court Judges have revised and updated specific sections of the Uniform Local rules of the Marin County Superior Court....
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    Public Notice Local Emergency Rule: Addressing Bail (Local Emergency Rule 2.03.1)
    Posted 12/28/2021
    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marin County Superior Court 2022 Bail Schedule is suspended, except as otherwise indicated below, and this emergency bail rule is hereby adopted until modified or rescinded by the Judges of the Marin County Superior Court....
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    North Bay Trial Courts Announce Judicial Mentor Program
    Posted 12/16/2021
    The Superior Courts of Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties jointly announce the establishment of a judicial mentor program, a regional collaboration in partnership with the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, to advance the shared goal of an inclusive judiciary that reflects California's diversity....
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    The Court will be closed Friday, December 31, 2021 for New Year's Day 2022
    Posted 12/15/2021
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    The Court will be closed Friday, December 24, 2021 for Christmas Day
    Posted 12/15/2021
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    The Court will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25 - 26, 2021 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
    Posted 11/16/2021
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    Face Coverings Still Required While Visiting the Courthouse
    Posted 11/1/2021
    Despite your vaccination status, face coverings are still REQUIRED while visiting the Courthouse, Courtrooms, Jury Rooms and Clerk's Offices.
    The Court will be closed Thursday, November 11, 2021 for Veteran's Day
    Posted 10/25/2021
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    Invitation to Comment on Proposed Court Budget
    Posted 10/22/2021
    Pursuant to Government Code 68511.7, the Marin County Superior Court provides a summary of the proposed baseline budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 for the public review and comment. The court will accept written comments until noon, 12:00 pm PST on Monday, October 25, 2021....
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    Notice - Draft Revision of the Uniform Local Rules of Court for January 2022
    Posted 9/21/2021
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    The Court will be closed Monday, October 11, 2021 for Columbus Day
    Posted 9/21/2021
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    The Court will be closed Monday, September 6, 2021 for Labor Day
    Posted 8/18/2021
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    Annual Allocations of the 2021-2022 Trial Court Budget
    Posted 7/23/2021
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    UPDATED - GENERAL ORDER REGARDING FACE COVERINGS PURSUANT TO NEW PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT
    Posted 7/16/2021
    Pursuant to the July 16th Bay Area Public Health Officers' recommendations to wear face coverings while in-doors due to the increase of the COVID-19 Delta variant, the Court has updated the order regarding the mandatory procedures for entry into the court facility....
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    Zoom Information For July 8th Appellate Calendar
    Posted 7/7/2021
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    Public Notice - Face Coverings, Social Distance Requirements and Courtroom Access
    Posted 7/6/2021
    In line with the State of California’s Beyond the Blueprint reopening efforts, CDPH orders, and Cal/OSHA ETS, the Court will be changing our face covering and social distancing requirements as well as in-person access to the courtrooms....
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    The Court will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021 for Independence Day
    Posted 6/23/2021
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    UPDATED - GENERAL ORDER REGARDING COURT MANDATED PROCEDURES FOR ENTRY INTO THE COURT FACILITY
    Posted 6/22/2021
    Please see the order for mandatory COVID-19 safety procedures for entering the court facility...
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    Public Notice - Face Coverings and Social Distance Requirements
    Posted 6/14/2021
    Please continue to wear your face covering and keep the proper social distance while at the courthouse until further notice. To ensure that the Court has all of the relevant information needed to make a decision to keep everyone safe despite their vaccination status, we are currently waiting for CAL OSHA to make a decision on their proposed face covering and social distance guideline issued on June 11th....
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    New Administrative Order 21-05
    Posted 5/28/2021
    Administrative Order 21-05 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective May 28, 2021...
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    Opening on Marin County Law Library Board of Trustees
    Posted 5/26/2021
    The Marin County Superior Court is looking for a resident attorney of Marin to serve on the Marin County Law Library Board of Trustees....
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    Notice of Intent to Escheat
    Posted 5/17/2021
    Notice of intent to escheat unclaimed funds pursuant to Government Code § 68084.1. ...
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    New Administrative Order 21-04
    Posted 5/3/2021
    Administrative Order 21-04 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective May 3, 2021...
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    New Administrative Order 21-03
    Posted 4/2/2021
    Administrative Order 21-03 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective April 3, 2021...
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    New Administrative Order 21-02
    Posted 3/8/2021
    Administrative Order 21-02 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective March 8, 2021...
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    Order re: Conduct of Traffic Trials
    Posted 3/8/2021
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    New Administrative Order 21-01
    Posted 2/8/2021
    Administrative Order 21-01 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective February 7, 2021...
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    Jury Services Update: COVID-19
    Posted 2/4/2021
    If you have been summoned for jury duty during the month of February, your jury service has been ended. As a result, you will not need to appear for jury duty in the month of February.
    New Administrative Order 20-19
    Posted 1/8/2021
    Administrative Order 20-19 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective January 8, 2021...
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    Zoom Information for the Challendes-Angelini v. Zuber Trial
    Posted 1/8/2021
    Please see the attached notice which provides the zoom public access information for the Challendes-Angelini v. Zuber (CIV1804518) trial....
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    Addendum To Notice Re Ex Parte Applications
    Posted 11/25/2020
    Important information regarding Civil and Family Law Ex Parte Applications effective December 1, 2020....
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    Jury Services Update
    Posted 1/5/2021
    If you have been summoned for jury duty during the month of January, your jury service has been ended. As a result, you will not need to appear for jury duty in the month of January.
    Public Notice - Adopted Emergency Local Rule 2.03 Addressing Bail
    Posted 12/31/2020
    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marin County Superior Court 2021 Bail Schedule is suspended, except as otherwise indicated by Local Emergency Rule 2.03...
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    New Administrative Order 20-17
    Posted 12/11/2020
    Administrative Order 20-17 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by the Chair of the Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective December 12, 2020...
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    PUBLIC NOTICE – LIMITED COURT CLOSURE STARTING ON DECEMBER 9th
    Posted 12/8/2020
    Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases which has resulted in a new stay-at home order by Governor Newsom, Marin County’s Public Health Department has issued an additional stay-at-home order for the county effective December 8th at 12:00 PM. To limit the risk of COVID-19 transmission, all Clerk’s Offices will be CLOSED starting on December 9th for in-person visits. Filings will be accepted by mail or drop box only. Drop boxes will be available from 8 AM – 4 PM in front of 113 and the lobby area of the Court Floor....
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    Jury Services Update
    Posted 12/4/2020
    If you have been summoned for jury duty during the month of December, your jury service has been ended. As a result, you will not need to appear for jury duty in the month of December.
    New Administrative Order 20-16
    Posted 11/13/2020
    Administrative Order 20-16 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective November 13, 2020...
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    Updated General Order
    Posted 11/3/2020
    Order regarding court mandated procedures for entry into the court facility...
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    JANET L. FRANKEL and PAUL J. SLAVIT Appointed To Preside Over Child Support and Traffic Proceedings
    Posted 10/23/2020
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    RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
    Posted 10/21/2020
    Commissioner Christopher Longaker and Referee Frank Drago to retire at the end of October 2020....
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    New Administrative Order 20-15
    Posted 10/15/2020
    Administrative Order 20-15 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective October 15, 2020....
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    New Administrative Order 20-14
    Posted 9/17/2020
    Administrative Order 20-14 Re Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective September 17, 2020...
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    UPDATED Notice Re Ex Parte Applications in Civil and Family Law Divisions
    Posted 9/11/2020
    Any attorney or party requesting an Ex Parte order is required to deliver all documents required pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.1201 and/or 5.151 and the Ex Parte fee to Room 113 no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing. ...
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    New Administrative Order 20-11
    Posted 8/19/2020
    Administrative Order 20-11 re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective August 19, 2020...
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    Annual Allocations of the 2020-2021 Trial Court Budget
    Posted 8/6/2020
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    New Administrative Order 20-10
    Posted 7/20/2020
    Administrative Order 20-10 re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective July 20, 2020...
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    Clerk’s Offices will be closed (each day) from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the COVID-19 pandemic
    Posted 6/29/2020
    Pursuant to Emergency Local Rule 8.01, the Marin County Superior Court Clerk’s Offices will be closed (each day) from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the COVID-19 pandemic....
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    Public Notice - Adopted Emergency Local Rule 8.01
    Posted 6/26/2020
    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marin County Superior Court Clerk’s Offices will be closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. This rule will remain in effect until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted, or until amended or repealed by the Marin County Superior Court. ...
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    Public Notice - Adopted Emergency Local Rule 2.02
    Posted 6/20/2020
    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marin County Superior Court 2020 Bail Schedule is suspended, except as otherwise indicated by Local Emergency Rule 2.02...
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    New Administrative Order 20-09
    Posted 6/20/2020
    Administrative Order 20-09 re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council...
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    Public Notice - Adopted Emergency Local Rule 8.17D.3.1
    Posted 6/16/2020
    Emergency Local Rule: Prospective Jurors’ Requests for Hardship Excuse may be Submitted and Considered Prior to the Date of Jury Service...
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    Notice Regarding Unlawful Detainer Cases
    Posted 6/3/2020
    Pursuant to Emergency Rule 1 of the Californian Rules of Court, we are not accepting Unlawful Detainer complaints or requests for default. These matters submitted in the drop box will be returned to you. If you think your Unlawful Detainer matters falls into an exception to Emergency Rule 1 of the California Rules of Court, you may make an ex parte application in Department B to seek permission to file that matter....
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    GENERAL ORDER REGARDING COURT MANDATED PROCEDURES FOR ENTRY INTO THE COURT FACILITY
    Posted 6/1/2020
    Please see the order for mandatory COVID-19 safety procedures for entering the court facility....
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    PUBLIC NOTICE - CIVIL CLERK'S OFFICE STATUS AND ONLINE APPOINTMENTS EFFECTIVE JUNE 1ST.
    Posted 5/28/2020
    Please review the attached public notice for guidance on how to file documents on June 1st, request records and set online appointments to visit the Civil Clerk's office....
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    New Administrative Order 20-08
    Posted 5/26/2020
    Administrative Order 20-08 re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council and Order Re Court Operations Effective June 1, 2020....
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    REMOTE ACCESS PROCEDURES FOR ALL MATTERS EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2020
    Posted 5/19/2020
    The Court has implemented the following remote access procedures, which will be in effect during the time Administrative Orders 20-04, 20-05, 20-06, 20-07, (and any extensions thereof) are in effect. These procedures apply to hearings of all matters effective June 1, 2020....
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    New Administrative Order 20-07
    Posted 4/28/2020
    Administrative Order 20-07 re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council...
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    Public Announcement and Notice - Remote Video Proceedings and Public Access
    Posted 4/23/2020
    Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to enforce social distancing, Marin County Superior Court is committed to adapting to current conditions while continuing to provide public access to all court proceedings. Please see the notice for more information....
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    ACTUALIZADO - Instrucciones sobre cómo presentar una orden de restricción en caso de cierre de un tribunal
    Posted 4/22/2020
    Para solicitar cualquier tipo de orden de restricción, envíe los formularios completos al buzón de entrega ubicado fuera de la oficina del secretario antes de las 10:30 a.m., de lunes a viernes. El secretario entregará los formularios completos a un oficial judicial para su revisión, luego de lo cual serán devueltos a la Oficina del Secretario. ...
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    Face coverings will be required in the Clerk’s Offices and Court Floor starting on April 22nd.
    Posted 4/21/2020
    Marin County Public Health will be requiring face coverings when interacting with others who are not members of your household in public and private spaces starting on Wednesday April 22nd. Wearing face coverings will be required in the Clerk’s Offices and Court Floor starting on April 22nd...
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    UPDATED Remote Access Procedures
    Posted 4/20/2020
    Pursuant to Marin County Superior Court Administrative Order 20-06, and Emergency Rules 1-11 of the California Rules of Court adopted and effective April 6, 2020, the Court has implemented the following remote access procedures....
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    UPDATED - Instructions on How to File a Restraining Order in the Event of a Court Closure
    Posted 4/20/2020
    To apply for any type of restraining order, submit the completed forms to the Drop Box located outside of the Clerk’s Office before 10:30am, Monday through Friday. The clerk will give the completed forms to a judicial officer for review after which they will be returned to the Clerk’s Office....
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    Local Emergency Rule 2.01 - Adopting Temporary Emergency Bail Schedule
    Posted 4/13/2020
    Pursuant to subsection (b) of Emergency Rule 4 as adopted by the Judicial Council of California (JCC) on April 6, 2020, the Court hereby adopts the JCC Emergency Bail Schedule set forth in Emergency Rule 4, effective April 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. ...
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    Public Notice - Marin County Department of Health and Human Services is Now Recommending Face Coverings
    Posted 4/8/2020
    The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services is now recommending that everyone cover their nose and mouth when outside of their home. The recommendation extends to offices of essential businesses such as the Marin County Superior Court. Please read the following....
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    Update to Administrative Orders
    Posted 4/8/2020
    On April 6, 2020, the California Judicial Council enacted California Rules of Court Emergency Rules 1- 11. These emergency rules were enacted to protect the health and safety of the public, court employees, attorneys, litigants, and judicial officers, as well as staff and inmates in detention facilities, and law enforcement during the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. To the extent Emergency Rules 1-11 conflict with any rules established in Marin County Superior Court Administrative orders 20-04, 20-05, and 20-06 (hereafter Marin Administrative Orders), the Emergency Rules shall supersede that conflicting rule of the Marin Administrative Orders. ...
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    Family Law Guidelines during COVID-19 Court Closure
    Posted 4/7/2020
    The goal of these recommendations is to encourage parents to follow existing court orders as closely as possible, to ensure a level of consistency and stability that is in the children’s best interests. ...
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    EFFECTIVE APRIL 6, 2020
    Posted 4/3/2020
    The court is in the process of developing the remote access infrastructure and procedures. Until remote access is commenced, pursuant to paragraph 3 or Administrative Order 20-06, personal appearances for the essential matters on calendar are authorized.
    New Administrative Order 20-06
    Posted 4/1/2020
    Administrative Order 20-06 re: Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115 and Other Orders by Chair of Judicial Council...
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    Jury Services Update: There are no essential trials scheduled through May 22nd. If you have been summonsed for jury during this time, your jury service has been ended.
    Posted 3/27/2020
    Jury Services Update: There are no essential trials on Friday and Monday. If you have been summonsed for jury duty on Friday, March 20th and Monday, March 23rd your jury service has been ended.
    Posted 3/19/2020
    Implementation of Additional Emergency Relief Authorized Pursuant to Government Code §68115
    Posted 3/17/2020
    This Administrative Order 20-05 will supplement Administrative Order 20-04. Administrative Order 20-4 remains in full force and effect....
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    The Court will be CLOSED for all non-essential matters on March 17th through April 7th
    Posted 3/16/2020
    The Marin County Superior Court will be closed for all non-essential matters effective 12:01 a.m. on March 17, 2020, until 11:59 p.m. on April 7, 2020, subject to modification at the discretion of the Presiding Judge....
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    UPDATED ON MARCH 15TH - ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING COVID-19
    Posted 3/15/2020
    Based on the information the court has as of March 15, 2020 regarding the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), court services will substantially be curtailed in order to limit the volume of individuals having to appear in the courthouse....
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    UPDATED ON MARCH 13TH - ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING COVID-19
    Posted 3/13/2020
    The Superior Court of California, County of Marin is closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) situation. The Court is in regular communication with the Marin County Health and Human Services Department, the Marin County Office of Emergency Services, other Marin County justice agencies, other California Superior Courts, and the Judicial Council of California. Please see the attached announcement for updates and information regarding Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)....
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    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING COVID-19
    Posted 3/9/2020
    Marin County Superior Court continues to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 Coronavirus situation. To serve our public and community, the court at this time is operating under normal hours and operations. Any updates will be communicated through the court's website....
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    ANUNCIO ESPECIAL SOBRE COVID-19
    Posted 3/9/2020
    La Corte Superior del Condado de Marin continúa monitoreando de cerca la evolución de la situación del Coronavirus COVID-19. Para servir a nuestro público y a la comunidad, la corte en este momento está operando bajo horas y operaciones normales. Cualquier actualización se comunicará a través del sitio web de la corte....
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    IMPORTANT JUROR INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19
    Posted 3/9/2020
    Jurors who are not feeling well are encouraged to stay home and may contact Jury Services to reschedule their jury duty. You can also postpone your jury duty electronically, by logging into the jury system using your Juror ID and PIN provided to you on your jury summons. Jury clerks are also available by phone at (415) 444-7120, between the hours of 1:00 to 3:00 PM and by email at jury@marincourt.org.
    INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA EL JURADO SOBRE COVID-19
    Posted 3/9/2020
    Se alieta a los jurados que no se sientan bien a quedarse en casa y pueden comunicarse con los Servicios del Jurado para reprogramar su deber de jurado. También puede posponer su deber de jurado electrónicamente, iniciando sesión en el sistema de jurado utilizando su ID del jurado y el PIN que se le proporcionó en su citación del jurado. Los empleados del jurado también están disponibles por teléfono al (415) 444-7120, entre las horas de 1:00 a 3:00 PM y por correo electrónico a jury@marincourt.org.
    News Archive
    Legal Resources:
    Court staff is here to help you by answering procedural questions, accepting your documents and payments and providing you with general information. To maintain our neutrality there are limits to the assistance that staff can provide to you here in the court. Click here to read more about what we can and cannot do for you. Below find links to several resources that may be able to help you beyond what our staff is allowed to do.

    Here are some agencies and on-line resources for individuals who need legal information, advice or are representing themselves in court.
    California Courts Self Help Center On-Line
    Department of Child Support Services
    DCSS works with parents — custodial and noncustodial — and guardians to ensure children and families receive court-ordered financial and medical support.
    Family & Children’s Law Center
    This agency provides low-cost (based on sliding fee schedule) legal representation in family law matters, including domestic violence. Address: 1401 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 200, San Rafael. Phone: (415) 492-9230.
    Lawyer Referral Service
    For referrals to pre-screened, experienced Marin County attorneys in a variety of legal areas, please call the Marin San Francisco Lawyer Referral Service at (415) 989-1616. Certified by the California State Bar Association, the program provides referrals to qualified lawyers. Preliminary consultations are available at discounted fees. Bilingual attorneys are available.
    Virtual Lawyers in the Library
    The program is temporarily suspended. For more information, go to the Marin County Law Library website: www.marincountylawlibrary.org or call (415) 472-3733.
    Legal Aid of Marin
    Civil legal services to low-income people who meet income guidelines. Address: 1401 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 101, San Rafael. Phone: (415) 492-0230
    Legal Self Help Center
    This division provides free legal information and assistance in preparing court documents and understanding court procedures. Address: Civic Center, Hall of Justice, Room
    C-44 (across from courtroom C), San Rafael. Phone: (415) 444-7130. Location: (left after security and follow the signs)
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