COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Updates: Superior Court of California, County of San Benito
The courthouse is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
The public filing/payment windows are open from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , Monday - Friday. You may continue to use the drop box for filings and payments located inside the lobby or you may come to the window for assistance.
Covid-19 Emergency Orders
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2020-01
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Standing Order Temporarily Suspending in-Person Visitation with Foster Children During The San Benito County Shelter in Place Order Due to COVID-19 |
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2020-02 |
Order to Continue Child Support Calendars |
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2020-03 |
General Order regarding persons taken into custody pursuant to a misdemeanor or felony warrant for $10,000 or less, shall be released on their own recognizance. |
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2020 -04 |
Special Matter Order: Changes to Court Operations in Response to the Global COVID-19 Outbreak |
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2020-05 |
Standing Order Temporarily Suspending in-Person Visitation with Foster Children During The San Benito County Shelter in Place Order Due to COVID-19 - #2 |
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2020-06 |
General Order- Adoption of statewide bail regulations |
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2020-07 |
General Order – Order Addressing Bail for Arrests and Warrants for Driving Under the Influence |
| 2020-08 April 13, 2020 |
Order To Continue Child Support Calendars |
| 2020-09 April 28, 2020 |
General Orders regarding Changes to Court Operations |
| 2020-10 June 9, 2020 |
General Orders regarding Changes to Court Operations |
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2020-11 June 16, 2020* |
Order To Continue Child Support Calendars. |
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2020-12 December 3, 2020 |
Rescission of Standing Order 2020-05. |
| 2021-1 January 11, 2021 |
Order from the Chief Justice allowing the extension of the PC 1382 time period |
| 2021-2 February 23, 2021 |
Order from the Chief Justice allowing the extension of the PC 1382 time period |
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2021-3 |
General Orders regarding Changes to Court Operations |
| 2022-01 | Modification of Remote Appearances 2022 |
Covid-19 Emergency Court Rules
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No. 1 |
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No. 2 |
Electronic Judicial Signatures |
| No. 3 April 7, 2020 * |
All appearances in all civil, criminal and juvenile cases, excluding jury trials shall be by remote internet-facilitated (via ZOOM or otherwise) or telephonically conducted |
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No. 4 |
Hours and Access to Court and Hearings: All appearances must be in person unless authorized by the Court. |
* No longer in effect.