Petition Writ Form With 2 Points In Contra Costa
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If you want to ask for more than $10,000 (for individuals) or $5,000 (businesses and other entities), you need to sue in the civil division of the superior court and not in small claims court. In the civil division, lawyers can represent each side.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
In 1998, the Municipal Courts were abolished and we now have one unified Superior Court with courthouses in Martinez, Richmond, Walnut Creek and Pittsburg. Contra Costa County Superior Courts have been the venue of several high profile criminal and civil cases.
The Superior Court of Contra Costa implemented its E-filing system in 2022. They selected Odyssey Case Manager from Tyler Technologies, a software solution in use by 29 of the 58 courts in the state.
Please tell us as much as you can about what you are looking for, and tell us how we can reach you, including by email. Fill out and send a Request for Judicial Administrative Records form to the Public Information Officer by fax at (925) 608-2658 or by email at: mediainfo@contracostaurts.ca.
All Probate, Guardianship and Conservatorship documents are filed and heard in the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse in Martinez.
