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Arrest Sentence For Class 2 In Santa Clara
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Contacting the Court by Mail The mailing address for all courthouses is 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.
San Jose is the county seat of Santa Clara County and the main component of the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara Metropolitan Statistical Area, with an estimated population of around two million residents in 2018.
The current Presiding Judge is the Honorable Beth McGowen. Read the Welcome from the Presiding Judge. There are 77 judgeships and 5 commissioner positions at the Superior Court in Santa Clara County.
For more information, please visit the Superior Court website or email CGJ@scscourt.
Santa Clara County San Jose / County
All Superior Courts in California have authority over a wide variety of case types: Civil Cases - Includes both limited civil cases ($35,000 or less) and unlimited civil cases (over $35,000). Criminal Cases - Both felony and misdemeanor crimes (including such offenses as driving under the influence).
Court Code 43470, as part of a broader set of regulations, governs specific aspects of civil litigation, particularly regarding the filing and processing of documents within Santa Clara County Superior Court. While the precise details of the code are complex, understanding its underlying principles is vital.
Pre-filing diversion in California lets eligible first-time, nonviolent offenders avoid conviction by completing court-ordered requirements before charges are filed. If successful, charges are dismissed, keeping their record clean. Failure to comply can reinstate the original charges.
Standard first time DUI in Santa Clara County: A minimum 48 hours Santa Clara County Jail or 5 days work release. Three years of summary probation. 6 month California Driver License suspension (but the defendant can usually continue driving if he/she drives with an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) for 6 months)
For a first-time offender (with no aggravating factors), the general sentencing range for a class 2 felony is 4 to 10 years. However, dangerous and repetitive offenders can receive sentences upwards of 21 or 35 years.
