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Community Outreach

Community outreach is critical to the San Luis Obispo Superior Court and its mission to uphold the law and provide equal justice for all. Through various programs, the court seeks to increase access to justice, promote dialogue with the public, and encourage youth to pursue careers in the legal profession. The court’s judicial officers volunteer to promote the court’s mission to reach the diverse communities throughout San Luis Obispo County.

The court’s community outreach efforts are coordinated by Administration. For more information about Community Outreach projects or the Strategic Plan, please contact Court Administration at admin@slo.courts.ca.gov.

Judges in the Classroom

Educators throughout San Luis Obispo County can request a visit from a local judge by completing the request form. This program also provides the option to select from a variety of lessons. For more information, please visit the CA Judicial Branch Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative website.

Courthouse Field Trips & Tours

The court regularly promotes and facilitates courthouse visits at the San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles Branches. Please complete the request form to request a courthouse field trip or tour. Some of the options include meeting with a judge and observing a courtroom. The court provides further details and requirements upon receipt of the request.

Judicial Mentor Program

San Luis Obispo Superior Court partners with Ventura and Santa Barbara Superior Courts to offer this program. The purpose is to assist in the recruitment and development of a qualified, inclusive and diverse judicial applicant pool. The program is designed to provide mentors for all attorneys considering a judicial career. For more information, please visit the court’s Judicial Mentor Program page.

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