Terms of Use

By accessing and using the website of the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin ("Court") at www.sjcourts.org, you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

Informational Purposes Only

The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a qualified attorney. The Court makes no guarantees that the information on this website is complete, accurate, or current.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Court, its judges, or its employees. Communication with the Court through this website, including via email or online forms, does not create a confidential or privileged relationship.

No Endorsement of Third-Party Content

This website may contain links to external websites maintained by other organizations. These links are provided as a convenience and do not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or approval by the Court of the content, policies, or practices of those websites. The Court is not responsible for the accuracy or availability of information on linked sites.

Limitation of Liability

The Court provides this website and its contents on an "as is" and "as available" basis. The Court makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Court, its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of or inability to use this website, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Accuracy of Court Information

While the Court strives to keep information on this website accurate and up to date, official court records, orders, local rules, and schedules should be verified through the Clerk of Court’s office. In the event of any discrepancy between information on this website and official court records, the official records shall govern.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use this website to:

  • Engage in any activity that violates applicable federal, state, or local law
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website or its servers
  • Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or other malicious content
  • Collect or harvest personal information from other users
  • Use automated tools to scrape or download content in bulk without permission

Intellectual Property

Content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, or is used with permission. Court documents, forms, and legal filings are generally public records. Other content may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without written permission from the Court.

Online Services and Transactions

Certain services available through this website may be subject to additional terms, fees, or eligibility requirements. The Court reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any online service at any time without prior notice.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California, County of San Joaquin.

Changes to These Terms

The Court reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin
Information Technology – Webmaster
180 E. Weber Avenue, Suite 110
Stockton, CA 95202
Email: webmaster@sjcourts.org

Effective Date: April 9, 2026