In general, a natural person (an individual) cannot ask for more than $12,500 in a claim. Businesses and other entities (like government entities) cannot ask for more than $6,250.
If you need to speak with a representative, please call either (909) 884-1858 or email Jury@sb-court. Note: If you cannot reach us by telephone, or have not been excused, you must appear at the court location listed on your summons.
You may make a complaint in person at any Sheriff's station or the Internal Affairs Division regardless of where the incident occurred. The Internal Affairs Division is located at Sheriff's Headquarters, 655 East 3rd Street in San Bernardino.
If you feel that you have a claim for damages against the County please complete the form and return it to the address that is listed or contact the Liability Division at 909-386-8631 to request a claim against the County of San Bernardino form be mailed or faxed to you.
The Judicial Council form, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order (DE-295/GC-395) should be filed with the Clerk's Office, who will arrange to have the petition submitted to the judge for signature.
Civil Division of the San Bernardino District, 247 West 3rd St, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 (located in the San Bernardino Justice Center) Filings Accepted: CEQA Civil (limited and unlimited)
To file a civil action for damages, the aggrieved party must first file a complaint in the appropriate court, typically in the Regional Trial Court, unless the matter involves a small claims case, which may be handled by the Metropolitan Trial Court or Municipal Trial Court.
Poverty Level by Family Structure and Ages of Children in San Bernardino, 2021. Residents in the city of Hesperia had the highest rate of families living in poverty (16.9%), while Chino Hills had the lowest rate (4.8%).
All matters in San Bernardino County are filed and heard at the Fontana District.