Family Law Direct Calendaring

June 8, 2023

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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 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
Don R. Franchi Family Law Judge Department 15 Courtroom 7C (650) 261-5115 Dept15@sanmateocourt.org	Sharon K. Cho Family Law Judge Department 25 Courtroom 7D (650) 261-5125 Dept25@sanmateocourt.org
Renee C. Reyna Family Law Judge Department 16 Courtroom 6A (650) 261-5116 Dept16@sanmateocourt.org	Rosendo Padilla, Jr. Family Law Commissioner Department 32 Courtroom 4C (650) 261-5132 Dept32@sanmateocourt.org

ZOOM CREDENTIALS - DCSS, DVPA/TRO AND FIREARM RELINQUISHMENT CALENDARS ONLY
*(SEE ABOVE FOR DIRECT CALENDAR DEPARTMENTS)*

**Domestic Violence Prevention Act-Temporary Restraining Order**

If the matter proceeds to a hearing, the hearing may be conducted remotely or in-person. Personal appearance is not required of counsel and/or parties if the matter will proceed on the hearing date unless the Court orders otherwise.

The moving party is expected to prepare a Proposed Order prior to the hearing and provide it to the Court for consideration (Orders will need to be completed before they leave the courtroom)

Prior to a hearing, the standard admonishments will be presented to the parties. Parties will have the opportunity to view the admonishment video outside the courtroom or to read it in advance. Parties will be asked to confirm on the record that they have seen and understand the admonishment.

The public may call (650) 298-5758 to obtain assistance regarding remote appearances. The telephone line will be open 30 minutes before the start of a court hearing and will remain open for the duration of the court session.
Department	Hearing Credentials
DCSS Calendar (Department of Child Support Services)	Click on this link to join the Zoom meeting (no meeting ID or passcode required): CLICK TO JOIN NOW Dial in: Phone Number: +1 (669) 254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 347 0973 Password: 204989
DVPA Calendar (Domestic Violence/Temporary Restraining Order)	Click on this link to join the Zoom meeting (no meeting ID or passcode required): CLICK TO JOIN NOW Dial in: Phone Number: +1 (669) 254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 496 1372 Password: 412529
Backup DVPA Calendar (Backup Domestic Violence/Temporary Restraining Order Calendar)	Click on this link to join the Zoom meeting (no meeting ID or passcode required): CLICK TO JOIN NOW Dial in: Phone Number: +1 (669) 254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 455 7578 Password: 796917
Firearm Relinquishment Calendar	Click on this link to join the Zoom meeting (no meeting ID or passcode required): CLICK TO JOIN NOW Dial in: Phone Number: +1 (669) 254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 455 7578 Password: 796917