Virtual Courtrooms
| Department | Case Type | Connection Information |
|---|---|---|
| A - Judge Freccero | Civil | Meeting ID: 160 526 7272 Passcode: 026935 Zoom link Courtroom A |
| B - Judge Schurz | Family Law | Meeting ID: 161 184 6668 Passcode: 294859 Zoom link Courtroom B |
| C - Judge Chou | Juvenile | Meeting ID: 160 776 8664 Passcode: 408071 Zoom link Courtroom C |
| C - Judge Chou | Probate | Meeting ID: 161 357 2220 Passcode: 567284 Zoom link Courtroom C |
| D - Judge Sweet | Trials, Civil Settlement Conferences | Meeting ID: 160 111 4119 Passcode: 636308 Zoom link Courtroom D |
| E - Judge Jordan | Family Law | Meeting ID: 161 516 2449 Passcode: 073961 Zoom link Courtroom E |
| F - Judge Howard | Criminal | Meeting ID: 160 040 2105 Passcode: 138587 Zoom link Courtroom F |
| G - Judge Siroka | Family Law | Meeting ID: 161 987 9742 Passcode: 090780 Zoom link Courtroom G |
| H - Judge Lichtblau | Civil | Meeting ID: 161 548 7764 Passcode: 502070 Zoom link Courtroom H |
| J - Judge Simmons | Criminal | Meeting ID: 160 883 5016 Passcode: 264642 Zoom link Courtroom J |
| K - Judge Murphy | Criminal | Meeting ID: 160 152 5945 Passcode: 043023 Zoom link Courtroom K |
| L - Judge Talamantes | Civil/Small Claims Appeals |
Meeting ID: 160 618 2824 Passcode: 433542 Zoom link Courtroom L |
| M - Judge Fullerton | Criminal Misdemeanors & Veterans Treatment |
Meeting ID: 161 018 4311 Passcode: 436367 Zoom link Courtroom M |
| N - Referee Brooks | Traffic | Meeting ID: 160 582 2834 Passcode: 840817 Zoom link Courtroom N |
| N - Pro Tem | Small Claims | Meeting ID: 161 228 4254 Passcode: 350588 Zoom link Courtroom N |
| O - Commissioner Frankel | Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) |
Meeting ID: 160 249 6320 Passcode: 918024 Zoom link Courtroom O |
Remote Access
The Marin County Superior Court offers access to various court proceedings remotely via ZOOM. Appearances for all non-evidentiary hearings can be made remotely, unless otherwise ordered. Please find the Zoom information for the courtroom / department you are scheduled to appear in above.
If you are unable to join by video you may join by phone by calling (669) 254-5252 and using the passcode provided or if you need help logging into the zoom meeting, please send an email, with your name and case number to: videoappearance@marin.courts.ca.gov..
Criminal arraignment proceedings require an initial in-person appearance by defendant and or counsel. Appearances thereafter can be made via Zoom.
How to Participate in a Zoom Hearing
Before your hearing:
Download the Zoom app to your computer or smartphone.
Day of your hearing:
- Dress in court appropriate clothing.
- Fifteen minutes before your hearing, go to a quiet and private place where you have a strong Wi-Fi , internet or cellular connection. Make sure your children are not present. Only parties and their attorneys may participate.
- At least five minutes before your hearing, click the Zoom meeting link. Enter the meeting number and password. If the link does not work, click "Join Meeting" in the Zoom app and type in the meeting number and password from the Zoom appearance information. If you have trouble connecting by video, you may join by telephone by calling the phone number on the Zoom email invitation. If you need help logging into the zoom meeting, please send an email, with your name and case number to: videoappearance@marin.courts.ca.gov.
- Once you are connected, you will be placed in a virtual waiting room. The judge may hear other cases before yours. You may have to wait awhile but stay ready. Mute yourself while you are waiting. If you are calling in on a phone, do not place the court on hold. When the judge tells you it's your turn, unmute yourself and follow the judge's instructions.
During the hearing:
- Mute yourself when you are not speaking
- Raise your hand if you need to speak
- State your name before your speak
- Speak one at a time
- Allow a pause between speakers