San Jose was chosen as the initial site for the state's capitol in 1849, which it held until 1851, when legislators voted to move to Vallejo.

[1] After Santa Clara County was formed on April 25, 1851, a contest was held to select a design for a new building worthy of being a state capitol in 1860.

[12] The Family Justice Center was completed in 2016, consolidating court operations from six different facilities in a single building.

The Court serves the Incorporated Cities, Towns & Census Designated Places of Santa Clara County.

The following judicial officers serve on the Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, as of June 2019: [20] [21]