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Remote Appearance

Important

Any recording of a court proceeding held by video or teleconference, including “screenshots” or other audio or visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited consistent with the California Rules of Court, rule 1.150. 


Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Dependency, Small Claims, Adoptions, & Freedom from Control

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1611506734

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  161 150 6734

Family Preservation Court

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1605194252

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  160 519 4252

Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page

 

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Juvenile Justice, Misdemeanor, Civil Harassment, &

Small Claims (when assigned from Department A)

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1600475558

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  160 047 5558

Family Law

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1602922844

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  160 292 2844

Traffic & Minor Violations

* Court Trial pre-approval required

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1612526269

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  161 252 6269

Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977.

Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page

Traffic/Infraction Cases – Remote appearances for Traffic Arraignments are allowed for all defendants. Remote appearance for Court Trial is currently available for pro-per defendants with a medical, financial or travel hardship. Contact the clerk’s office at Traffic.Information@santacruzcourt.org to obtain the required form.

 

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Family Law & Small Claims (when assigned from Department A)

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1613613734
Dial:   1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:   161 361 3734

Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page

 

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Family Law, Domestic Violence, &

Small Claims (when assigned from Department A)

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1602922844

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  160 292 2844

Department of Child Support Service

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1602792604

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  160 279 2604

Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page

 

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Misdemeanor

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1614705472

Dial:   1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:   161 470 5472

PACT Court & Parole Reentry

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1605194252

Dial:   1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:   160 519 4252

Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977.

 

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Misdemeanor

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1606723372

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  160 672 3372

Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977.

 

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Felony

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1614635791

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  161 463 5791

Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977.

 

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Felony & Misdemeanor Domestic Violence

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1611468768

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  161 146 8768

Behavioral Health Court

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1605194252

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  160 519 4252

Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977.

 

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Civil, Case Management, CEQA, Class Action, Unlawful Detainers,

Ex Partes, LPS, Judicial Mediations, Master Calendar, & Appeals

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1615592790

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  161 559 2790

Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977.

Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page

 

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Felony

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1603307728

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  160 330 7728

Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977.

 

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Felony 

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1606665126

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  160 666 5126

Veterans Court

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1605194252

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  160 519 4252

Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977.

 

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Civil, Case Management, Probate, Ex Partes,  & Judicial Mediations

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1611110944

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  161 111 0944

Traffic & Minor Violations

* Court Trial pre-approval required

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1612526269

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  161 252 6269

Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page

Traffic/Infraction Cases – Remote appearances for Traffic Arraignments are allowed for all defendants. Remote appearance for Court Trial is currently available for pro-per defendants with a medical, financial or travel hardship. Contact the clerk’s office at Traffic.Information@santacruzcourt.org to obtain the required form.

 

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Juvenile Justice

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1600475558

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  160 047 5558

Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977.

Case Types

Remote Appearance Information

Family Law Settlement Conference (when assigned)

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1608436794

Dial:  1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID:  160 843 6794

Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page

 

Family Court Services Staff

Remote Appearance Information

Carolyn Sprague

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1605628814 
Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID: 160 562 8814

Maria Sanchez Nolazco

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1611298380

Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID: 161 129 8380

Nancy Williams

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1605194054

Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID: 160 519 4054

The Family Court Services Zoom links are for scheduled meetings with Family Court Services staff. The Zoom sessions are not monitored outside of scheduled times and cannot be used for any Court Hearings.

 

Meetings

Remote Appearance Information

Self Help Workshops & Other Meetings

https://santacruzcourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1618263934

Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590     Meeting ID: 161 826 3934

The Self Help Center Zoom link is for scheduled workshops and other meetings as directed by Self Help Center staff. This Zoom session is not monitored outside of scheduled times and cannot be used for any Court Hearings.

 

Case Participants appearing through zoom

The Court uses Zoom™ for remote appearances in all case types when a remote appearance is allowable. Attorneys, witnesses, case parties, etc., (“participants”) appearing through Zoom in a Court proceeding must follow the guidance below, as adequate preparation and testing of the system are required to ensure a good experience for everyone involved. 

The public, press, and or other non-participating observers should not use Zoom for accessing public court proceedings. If you would like to observe court proceedings, you may observe in person.

For tips on how to prepare for your remote Zoom appearance and how to log on, please see our two handouts.

Guidelines for Evidence Submission