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The San Mateo County Department of Parks does not have much involvement in resolving problems via the judicial process. Most of the departments work is done in unison with local stakeholders, which diminishes chances for conflict. The Department of Parks can theoretically be involved in the civil, criminal, and administrative cases. The most common reasons for a park department to be involved in the judicial processes would be over land use and pollution. Since park departments operate at the local level it is unlikely that they will be involved in cases in major trial court or the supreme court. The Department of Parks could be sued in court, for issues revolving equal access for people with disabilities or concern for the condition of the environment.