Superior Court of California, County of Marin
Administration of JusticeCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Superior Court of California, County of Marin, operates as a mid-sized trial court within the state's administration of justice, serving Marin County residents and litigants. It is staffed by twelve judges and roughly 107 staff members. The court is housed in the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, a Frank Lloyd Wright–designed complex with the Administration building opening in 1959 and the Hall of Justice completed in 1969; the Civic Center was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991, reflecting its architectural significance. The court has pursued initiatives to improve access to justice, engaging the local community and forming partnerships to provide alternative dispute resolution and other services to civil, family law, and small-claims matters. It emphasizes collaboration, restorative justice, and specialized programs to assist self-represented litigants and juveniles in the criminal justice system, including mediation, tailored family-law calendars, and a well-staffed legal self-help office.