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In January 2003, the court adopted a direct calendaring system which benefits Family Law Party or Parties and attorneys by ensuring consistency in the handling of their cases. Upon the initial filing of a Family Law Petition or Case, the case will be randomly assigned to a specific judicial department. Hearing dates for the initial Request For Order (RFO), Order to Show Cause(OSC) or Notice of Motion will be set through the Family Law Clerk's Office on an OSC calendar in the assigned department. The various judicial departments will thereafter be responsible for the setting of hearing dates for most matters through trial.
- Family Law COVID-19 Protocols and FAQs
- Odyssey Public Portal
- Calendar Appearance Requirement Matrix
- Public Access - Remote Hearings
| Department | Zoom Video/Computer Audio Information | Zoom Phone-Only |
| DCSS Calendar | https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 875 8836 4831 Password: AisW6YxBU3 |
Phone number: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 875 8836 4831 Password: 0675835069 |
| DVPA Calendar (For use starting 2/1/21) |
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 885 8627 3272 Password: AisW6YxBU3 |
Phone number: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 885 8627 3272 Password: 5792939585 |
| Backup DVPA Calendar (For use starting 2/1/21) |
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 832 8285 3271 Password: AisW6YxBU3 |
Phone number: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 832 8285 3271 Password: 8291826964 |
Family Law Department Judges
Click on a Judge's name to link to their remote appearance information and their department's procedures.
| Southern Branch Southern Court 400 County Center Redwood City |
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| Sean P. Dabel Family Law Judge Department 26 Courtroom 6A (650) 261-5126 Dept26@sanmateocourt.org |
Don R. Franchi Family Law Judge Department 15 Courtroom 7C (650) 261-5115 Dept15@sanmateocourt.org |
| Rachel Holt Family Law Judge Department 14 Courtroom 7D (650) 261-5114 Dept14@sanmateocourt.org |
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