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Please be advised:

The San Mateo Superior Court will conduct scheduled telephone system maintenance on Wednesday, October 29th from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. During this time, callers may encounter busy signals or the inability to reach a court telephone number. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this maintenance.

Active Warrants

Outstanding Warrants for Northern and Southern Cases

If you were stopped and cited for a criminal offense and missed your court date, there may be a warrant out for your arrest. To appear in court and have your case heard on the same day, you must appear in person and check-in at the criminal clerk's office:

  • Southern Branch (Hall of Justice): NO LATER THAN 9:00 A.M. Monday - Friday
  • Northern Branch: NO LATER THAN 9:00 A.M.  Monday - Thursday

You may also call the clerk's office for information about warrants you may have.

We no longer accept telephone requests to be added to calendar except from the attorney of record in your case.

Criminal Division
Southern Branch (Hall of Justice)

400 County Center, 4th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063

Northern Branch
1050 Mission Road
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Both Locations:
Office and Phone Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (650) 261-5200
Fax: (650) 261-5050