The Sheriff serves as an officer of the judicial branch, as bailiff for the Superior Court and as ex-officio marshal for courts. The County of Santa Clara Office of the Sheriff provides security to the seven State of California Superior Courts located within the County of Santa Clara on a contract basis. Court Security Division is responsible for providing bailiffs, and security to all Superior Courts in the County of Santa Clara, 7 court facilities encompassing 98 court rooms. Some of the Divisions primary objectives are to protect those facilities and their employees, to ensure public access, and to ensure the orderly conduct of business therein.
More than 1,250,000 people pass through our security screening stations each year. Deputies and Sheriff’s Technicians operate security screening stations at the entrance of each court facility. Their primary job is to ensure no illegal or dangerous items enter a court facility. Sheriff’s deputies and technicians are generally the first person you will come into contact with at a court facility and are there to answer any questions you may have or direct you to the appropriate place to obtain the information you need.