Get CA SDSC CIV-256 - County Of San Diego 2010-2024

To start a Small Claims suit, you need to file the Plaintiff's Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court (Form SC-100). You can get this form for free on the internet, at .courts.ca.gov/forms. San Bernardino County also offers Small Claims eFiling.

Electronic filing (e-Filing) for unlimited, limited, complex civil, unlawful detainers and small claims cases will start as optional with the anticipation of e-Filing being mandated for attorneys and represented parties effective September 1, 2021, unless there is an exemption.

The server can hand the forms to an adult at the other side's home, work, or where they usually get their mail. The server must also mail a copy of the forms to the other side. Only the court can serve this way. The court charges a $15 fee to serve this way.

California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1203 states that “[a] party seeking an ex parte order must notify all parties no later than 10:00 A.M. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent a showing of exceptional circumstances that justify a shorter time for notice.” (Emphasis added).

Civil Office Locations Facility NameAddressPhoneEl Cajon Civil Office250 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020(619) 441-4564San Diego Civil Office1409 4th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101(619) 544-6401Vista Civil Office325 S. Melrose Drive, Suite 2400 Vista, CA 92081(760) 940-28981 more row

For more information, call the court at (619) 844-2800 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday or visit the online Juror Portal to request an excuse.

What are the San Diego Small Claims Court Filing Fees? The amount you will pay to file a small claims lawsuit in San Diego County depends on how much you are suing for. You will pay between $30 to $75 to file the lawsuit. If cannot afford to pay court fees, you can ask the court to waive the fees.

Small Claims Court Location LocationBusiness Office HoursBusiness Office Telephone Number & HoursCentral 330 W. Broadway, Room 225 San Diego, CA 921018:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday(858) 634-1919 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday - Friday