Main Courthouse in San Mateo County

Southern Branch: Hall of Justice and Records

Matters Served

Parking

Parking is metered and only take quarters. Most meters are for one or two hours. There is a ten-hour parking lot at Middlefield Road and Winslow. Just follow to Middlefield Road to Winslow and you will see the lot. The lot is approximately 3 blocks from the Hall of Justice and Records.

Hours

Building

M-F: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Clerks

M-F: 8:30AM - 4:00PM

Self-Help Assistance

M, Tu, Thu: 8:30AM - 2:00PM
F: 8:30AM - 12:00PM

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Obtain a Certified or Issued Copy of Your State Subpoena

Ensure the subpoena from the issuing state is certified/issued to verify its authenticity.

Complete SUBP-030

Fill out the form, which includes the request to issue a san mateo county subpoena mirroring the directives of the out-of-state subpoena, or better yet, provide your info and find out how you can do it all online.

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Submit to the Appropriate san mateo county Court

Depending on the target location for document production or witness deposition, submit the completed SUBP-030 to the Central san mateo county County Courthouse, by either hand filing or eFiling, either way, we’ve got you covered.

Court Review

Upon submission to the san mateo county court, the clerk reviews the submitted documents to ensure compliance with local laws before issuing the san mateo county subpoena.

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Serve the san mateo county Subpoena

Once issued, the san mateo county subpoena needs to be served in accordance with san mateo county law, which includes specific guidelines on how and when service can be made and once more, we’ve got you covered. Get it done in one shot…

This comprehensive list offers a quick reference to court locations and filing methods across san mateo county counties, aiding individuals and legal professionals in navigating the court system for various legal filings.

The SUBP-030 form is an application and is used to request the issuance of a san mateo county subpoena based on an out-of-state case, based on that state's subpoena. It is essential for initiating the domestication process in san mateo county.

Filing options vary by county. Some san mateo county counties accept eFiling, while others require hand delivery. Click on the county name where the witness is being served to confirm the filing methods.

The timeframe can vary, but once the court processes the SUBP-030 form, the san mateo county subpoena is typically issued promptly, unless there are complications or additional requirements from the court.

Costs may include filing fees for the SUBP-030, which at the current time 05/30/2024, is $45.00, service fees, and potentially attorney fees if legal assistance is sought. Specific fees can be confirmed after the filing.

The timeframe can vary, but once the court processes the SUBP-030 form, the san mateo county subpoena is typically issued promptly, unless there are complications or additional requirements from the court.