All claims of personal injury or property damage against the City of Sacramento must be filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Claimants must complete the City of Sacramento Claim Form and submit the completed form with all attachments either in person or via mail.
If appearing remotely, you are required to participate in your hearing using a device that has video and audio capability (i.e. computer, smartphone, or tablet) unless you apply in writing to the Court and receive permission from the Court (3) days prior to your scheduled court date to appear by telephone.
Every case-initiating document filed in the Central District must be filed electronically, except: (a) in criminal cases; (b) in sealed cases, or where leave to file the case under seal is sought; or (c) where the filer is exempt from e-filing pursuant to Local Rule 5-4.2(a), such as parties who are not represented by ...
Monetary Limits Usually, the most "a natural person" can ask for is $12,500; however, you are limited to filing no more than two claims anywhere in the State of California for over $2,500 in one calendar year. You may file an unlimited amount of claims for $2,500 or less.
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.
Motions heard in the Law and Motion departments (Department 53 or Department 54) may be filed at the Hall of Justice Building, 813 6th Street, second floor or in the Civil Law and Motion Drop Box located in the Public Service Lobby on the first floor, or may be submitted by mail.
All claims of personal injury or property damage against the City of Sacramento must be filed in the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk's Office is the only office to which claims may be submitted. Claims received by the Office of the City Clerk are forwarded to the City's Liability Claims Administrator.
Tip Line - 916-874-TIPS (8477) Call the tip line. Our trained call takers are available to take your tips 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via our telephone tip line. You can remain 100% anonymous when providing your tips for our investigators.
Filing a Claim Against the County of Sacramento Use this fill-able PDF form E-mail your request for a claim form to the Risk Management Office at - dpspropcaus@saccounty. Call the Risk Management Office at (916) 876-5023 or (916) 876-5022 and ask for a claim form.