San Mateo County Hall of Justice
San Mateo County’s central courthouse in Redwood City. All county TBWD filings mail here; covers Daly City, San Mateo, Redwood City, and the Peninsula US-101/I-280 corridor.
Mail your completed form TR-205-2024 packet within 30 days of the citation date to:
San Mateo County Hall of Justice
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063
California requires a bail deposit (equal to the fine) before a Trial by Written Declaration can be heard. Pay through San Mateo County Hall of Justice’s online pay portal.
Every extra week between the citation and your filing is another week the officer can forget. California courts routinely grant first-time extension requests as a matter of course — you generally do not need a hardship reason.
- Typical grant
- 30 additional days
- Method
- Online form
- Bail deadline
- Usually extended along with the response deadline — confirm with the clerk.
- Traffic clerk phone
- (650) 261-5100
“I’d like to request a 30-day extension on my response deadline so I can prepare and file a Trial by Written Declaration. My casenumber is ____.”
Common California violations eligible by mail
Other courthouses in San Mateo County
Not legal advice. Courthouse addresses, hours, and filing procedures change. Verify with the official California court website before mailing or appearing.