Court closure

San Diego Superior Court Closed Friday, March 31

March 20, 2023

The San Diego Superior Court will be closed on Friday, March 31, 2023, in observance of the courtwide holiday commemorating Cesar Chavez Day.

The public is urged to visit the Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov to handle traffic tickets or obtain court information. 

2023 Championship Team - Westview High School

Westview High School Wins 17th Annual San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition

March 2, 2023

Westview High School’s Mock Trial team outperformed 38 other San Diego County high school teams to win the annual legal competition. The San Diego County Mock Trial program provides high school students with the opportunity to experience the legal field in courtrooms rather than classrooms. The student teams take on the roles of lawyers and witnesses facing off on a hypothetical case in front of actual state and federal judges.

San Diego Superior Court

San Diego Superior Court Offers Incentives to Recruit & Retain Court Reporters

February 23, 2023

With state funding available through SB 170/SB 154, the San Diego Superior Court announced today new incentives to recruit and retain official court reporters.

Students competing at the SD County HS Mock Trial

17th Annual San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition Brings 700+ Students to Court

February 21, 2023

The 17th Annual San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition fielded a record number of competitors with local high school students arguing a realistic criminal trial scenario.