Civil Law and Motion filings may be filed at the front counter or placed in the Civil Law and Motion drop box of the Hall of Justice Building located at 813 6th Street, Room 212 (2nd Floor), Sacramento, CA 95814.
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.
The Court strongly encourages all parties to appear remotely, either telephonically or by video conference via the Zoom video/audio conference platform, subject to Code of Civil Procedure §367.75 whenever possible, with the exception of the following evidentiary hearings: Civil Jury Trials, Civil Short Cause Trials, ...
A losing party pays attorney fees only if the winner is specifically given the right to recover legal fees in a contract between the parties or through a state or federal law. Learn about preparing a defense in Disputing a Small Claims Court Case: Fight Back.
Small claims basics Generally, you can only sue for up to $12,500 in small claims court (or up to $6,250 if you're a business). You can ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you can't have one with you in court. Starting November 1, 2021, you can sue or be sued for COVID-19 rental debt in small claims.
Civil Law and Motion filings may be filed at the front counter or placed in the Civil Law and Motion drop box of the Hall of Justice Building located at 813 6th Street, Room 212 (2nd Floor), Sacramento, CA 95814.
If you've been married less than five years and have no children, you may qualify for a simpler way to get divorced (summary dissolution).
Sacramento County residents must file at the Sacramento Superior Court. If you live in California but do not live in Sacramento County, you must file for a name change in the county where you live. For more information, please visit the California Courts' Name Change page .
An uncontested divorce is much faster and cheaper than traditional divorce—spouses can often use a DIY solution like an online divorce service. They do, though, also have the option of getting professional help.
As of January 16, 2024, Sacramento County Superior Court has expanded electronic filing (e-Filing) to Civil cases handled at the Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse and Hall of Justice Building. Until further notice, e-Filing is permissive (optional) for all parties.