Civil Division

The court has implemented policies and procedure to address the limitations and restrictions presented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the fluid nature of this crisis, you are encouraged to frequently check the court’s main COVID-19 Civil website as well as the Tentative Ruling page for specific department instructions.

Civil Cases

Limited Civil Case

If the amount of the dispute is $25,000.00 or less, the action is a limited civil case.

Unlimited Civil Case

If the amount of the dispute is over $25,000 or does not involve money, the matter is an unlimited civil case. A complex civil case is an action that requires exceptional judicial management as defined in Rule 3.400 of the California Rules of Court.

eFiling

The court has ordered that certain documents must be electronically filed. For more information, click here.

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How Do I...

• Ask Court to review DMV’s suspension of my license?

• Collect the judgement?

• File a lawsuit?

• File a sister-state judgement?

• File or oppose a motion?

• Pay/ what happens if I don’t pay judgement?

• Prepare for trial?

• Respond to a lawsuit?

• Schedule an Ex Party hearing with filing of complaint?

• Know if the court will provide a court reporter for my case?

Civil Cases & Links

• Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation (ADR)

• Appeals

• Case Access

• Civil Calendar Information

• Civil Courtroom Phone Directory

• Complex Civil

• Court Reporters

• eFiling

• Filing Information

• General Information

• Restraining Orders

• Self Help

• Unlawful Detainer

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