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Effective 1/22/24 - Small Claims, Appeals, Mental Health Clerk’s Office Appointments no Longer Required.
Administrative Order 20.22 - 2nd AMENDED, RE Small Claims Trials posted 11/14/2022
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Small Claims is for the recovery of money only. A corporation, partnership, public entity, or other business can sue for up to $6,250.
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You’ll probably be served at the trial since you weren’t served correctly before.

You can mail the court a letter to let them know you weren’t served in time and that you want the court date cancelled until you are served correctly.
 

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The disagreement you and the other side have won’t be solved for awhile. 
The other side will probably try serving you again and can get the court date rescheduled so they have time to keep trying.

You can ignore the forms and court date because you weren’t served correctly. 

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The disagreement you and the other side have won’t be solved for awhile. 
The other side will probably try serving you again and can get the court date rescheduled so they have time to keep trying.

 

 

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What is the Advisory Clinic?
Why Use the Advisory Clinic?
Benefits of the Advisory Clinic
How Does the Advisory Clinic Work?

What is the Advisory Clinic?

 	The Advisory Clinic is located on site at the 
 	Carol Miller Justice Center on the 3rd floor. The Advisory Clinic is
 	staffed with trained attorneys who give legal advice to anyone who is seeking to file a Small Claims lawsuit can use the clinic.
 	Anyone being sued in Small Claims court can use the clinic. Business owners and consumers, individuals, rental property landlords,
 	and tenants can use Small Claims Advisory Clinic. During an Advisory Clinic session, an attorney will meet with you and provide legal advice regarding Small Claims issues, from legal advice, from filing a small claims case to collecting a judgment.
	

Why Use the Advisory Clinic?

 	The Advisory Clinic can be beneficial to both plaintiffs and defendants. Attorneys are specially trained to help people with looking legal advice
 	and insight into court proceedings. The Advisory Clinic allows the parties to get answers to common questions regarding Small Claims disputes,
Civil cases in California | California Courts | Self Help Guide
Unlimited civil cases are cases for over $35,000

Limited civil cases are cases for $35,000 or less

For lawsuits for $12,500 or less, the person suing (plaintiff) may be able to file in small claims court instead. Business entities, like a corporation, can sue for up to $6,250 in small claims court. If you're suing about COVID-19 rental debt, there is no limit to how much you can sue for in small claims court. These cases are typically faster, less complicated, and less expensive than a limited civil case. 
Find out more about the difference between a limited civil and small claims case. 
Civil cases can be complicated, so you may need legal help
A civil case has many laws and procedural steps you must follow 
For example, you will need to follow, the Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and your court's local rules. Often, there are no court forms to use that can help you make sure you have all the information you need. This Guide covers the general steps to follow, but it does not cover all the laws and rules you will need to know and follow.
Any mistake, even a small one, can mean that your case is dismissed, you lose, or in some situations even that you may have to pay for the other side’s lawyers' fees and costs.
Where you can get legal help or information that you will need
Sometimes, if you start or respond to a case on your own, you may find later in your case you do not know what to do next.  You may be able to find a lawyer who can help you just with the parts that are more challenging for you to do on your own. Your court's Self-Help Center may have resources for you.
If you decide not to get a lawyer or you cannot find one, you may find some helpful information on the Sacramento Law Library's Legal Research page. The library also has a guide with the steps you'll have to follow to start a civil case or respond to a lawsuit. Much of the information applies to every county in California. Or contact your local law library for help in your county.

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Serve your Defendant's Claim | California Courts | Self Help Guide
Your server must deliver the Defendant's Claim at least 5 days before your court date if you were served with the Plaintiff's Claim more than 10 days before your court date. 
Or, your server must deliver the Defendant's Claim at least 1 day before your court date if you were served the Plaintiff's Claim 10 days or less before the court date.  
How do I calculate the  deadline? 

Look at a calendar.
Find the court date the court clerk put on Page 1 of your Claim form. Start counting from that day back.
The day before the court date is day 1. The next day before it is day 2, etc.
Keep counting back until you get to 5 days (or 1 day if you were served late).

Check what day this is:  

If it’s Monday through Friday and not a court holiday or closure, you must have the forms delivered by the end of that day. 

If it’s a Saturday or Sunday, court holiday or closure, count back to a day that court will be open. You must have the forms delivered by the end of that day. 

It's best to serve as early as you can. If you can't find the person you need to serve and have to try substitute service you have to do it 5 days before this deadline. You don't want to lose that option by waiting too long to serve.

What if I can't serve by the deadline? 
Talk to the court clerk or the Small Claims Advisor. Each local court has its own rules.
 

What if I served one person on the other side but can’t serve the other(s) by the deadline?

You may have to ask the court to move your court date out by filing a Request to Postpone Trial (Small Claims) (form SC-150) 10 or more days before the court date. Then make a copy for everyone in your case and have a copy of this form served in person or by mail on all of them. More information on changing your court date.

 

Have your server deliver the Claim

Your server must find the person they need to serve and hand the Claim to them before your deadline.
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This information sheet explains some of the rules and general information related to Covid-19 Rental Debt cases filed in the Small Claims Court.

SC-100 - Plaintiff’s Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court
DO NOT USE THIS FORM WHEN SUING FOR RESIDENTIAL COVID-19 RENTAL DEBT. This form allows you to sue someone in Small Claims Court. Claims must be $12,500 and under.

SC-100A - Other Plaintiffs or Defendants
Use this form to name additional plaintiffs or defendants and attach to SC-100. DO NOT use with SC-500.

SC-100-INFO
This information sheet is for a person who sues in Small Claims Court. It explains some of the rules and general information about Small Claims Court. It may also be helpful for the person who is sued. For information related to COVID-19 Rental Debt, please see SC-500-INFO sheet.

RA-015 - Opposition to Remote Proceeding
Use this form to show the court why a remote appearance or testimony should not be allowed.

The following PDF forms can only be opened in Adobe Reader or Acrobat. They will not reliably open directly in any Web browser, except for Internet Explorer, which, as of 2/14/2023, is being discontinued and will be removed from Windows 10 and later operating systems. 
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SC-120 – Defendant’s Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court
This form is for those who are being sued and want to file a countersuit.
Small Claims | Superior Court of California | County of Alameda
You may file as many claims as you wish for up to $2,500 in small claims court but are limited to 2 claims for up to $5,000 each calendar year. If you are suing  a guarantor, you may sue for a maximum of $4,000 (or $2,500 if the guarantor does not charge for the service). A guarantor is one who promises to be responsible for the debt or default of another.
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Covid-19 Rental Debt Cases
Starting November 1, 2021, you can sue or be sued for COVID-19 rental debt in small claims. If you are suing a tenant for COVID-19 rental debt, you can sue for more than $10,000. For more information. Learn More.

Small Claims Filing Locations
Small claims pleadings and documents may be filed at the following locations:
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24405 Amador Street
Hayward, CA 94544Phone: 510-690-2700
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1225 Fallon Street
Oakland, California 94612Phone: 510-891-6000
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As of October 1, 2021, Small Claims cases will be heard in person at the Hayward Hall of Justice and Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse. Hearing Schedule.

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The Superior Court of California - County of Ventura - Small Claims
If an abstract of judgment has been recorded with the recorder of any county and the judgment is satisfied, the judgment creditor must file an 
 acknowledgment of satisfaction of judgment with the court and serve a notarized acknowledgment of satisfaction on the judgment debtor. Service 
 can be made personally or by mail.
The judgment creditor may be liable for damages if satisfaction of judgment is not filed with the court in a timely manner.

Payment of Judgment to the Court

The judgment debtor can choose to pay the judgment to the court instead of paying it directly to the judgment creditor. When this happens, the 
 court will notify the judgment creditor by mail so that the creditor can make arrangements to have a check mailed to them.
Notice to all judgment creditors: If you have won a judgment in small claims court, it is extremely important that you keep the court informed 
 of your current mailing address. If a judgment is paid to the court and the court does not have your current address, the court cannot notify you 
 of the payment to the court and you will not receive payment.

For frequently asked questions about Small Claims, please visit our FAQs page.


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Night Court services at the Carol Miller Justice Center (CMJC) are provided remotely on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. 
	 	If the 2nd Wednesday of the month is a 
	 	court holiday, Night Court will occur on the 2nd Thursday of that same month. Services provided include: video hearings and Mediation and
	 	Advisory Clinic Workshop utilizing Zoom, a video conferencing application.

Please note: Interpreter services are not currently available during
 	 the Night Court hours.

Location Information

Location and Hours
Public Kiosks are located on the second floor of the Carol Miller Justice Center in the Small Claims/Unlawful Detainer Department. Kiosks are available for case research only.
 	E-filing kiosks are not available at the moment.
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Business Hours

	Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
	(excluding 
 court holidays).
	

Contact
Small Claims Division
Phone: 916-875-7746
	8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding 
	court holidays.
scefile@saccourt.ca.gov
	Please allow 1-3 business days for a response.


	Small Claims Mediation Program
Phone: 916-875-7843
	8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding 
	court holidays.
SCUDAdvisors@saccourt.ca.gov
	Please allow 1 - 3 business days for a response.


	Small Claims Advisory Clinic
Phone: 916-875-7846
	8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding 
	court holidays.
SCUDAdvisors@saccourt.ca.gov
	Please allow 1 - 3 business days for a response. 

Address


	Small Claims Division
	Carol Miller Justice Center
	301 Bicentennial Circle, Room 200
	Sacramento, CA 95826
The Superior Court of California - County of Ventura - Small Claims
If you won the case and the court awarded you money and the defendant does not voluntarily pay the judgment, the court will not collect the money or 
 enforce the judgment for you. You must pursue collection of the judgment. This information is provided on the reverse side of the "Notice of Entry of 
 Judgment" which is mailed to all parties after the hearing.
If you do not have information regarding the judgment debtor’s income or property, you may make the debtor come to court to answer questions. This 
 is done by filing an order for examination. The court will charge $60.00 to file the order for examination. This order is required to be served on the 
 judgment debtor and may be served only by a sheriff or a registered process server.
After you find out about the judgment debtor's property or Income, you may ask the court for a writ of execution. The court will charge a fee of 
 $25.00 to issue the writ. A writ of execution is a court paper, which tells a law officer to take property of the judgment debtor to pay your claim. 
 Examples of the kinds of property the officer may be able to take are: wages, bank accounts, automobiles, business property or rental income.
The judgment debtor may own land or a house or other buildings. You may want to record an abstract to place a lien so that you will be paid if 
 property is purchased, sold or refinanced. You can get a lien by recording an Abstract of Judgment with the County Recorder in the county where the 
 property is located. The court will charge a fee of $25.00 to issue the abstract. The Recorder will charge a fee to have the Abstract of 
 Judgment recorded.

Motions to Vacate

If you did not go to the trial and a judgment was entered against you, you may ask the court to vacate the judgment. To make this request, you must file 
 Judicial Council form Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment within 30 days after the date the Notice of Entry of Judgment was mailed to you. There is a 
 $20.00 filing fee.
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jurisdictional limit: The maximum amount of money that a court can award. The limit is $5,000 for most small claims cases, but a claimant can't file more than 2 small claims court actions for more than $2,500 anywhere in the state during any calendar year.
jurisprudence: The study of law and the structure of the legal system.
juror: A person selected to be on a jury.
jury: A group of citizens picked according to law and authorized to decide a case. Can be: (1) grand, that is, a body of citizens that determines whether probable cause exists that a crime has been committed and whether an indictment should be issued; (2) hung, that is, a jury that can't agree on a verdict after a suitable period of deliberation ; (3) petit (or "trial"), that is, an ordinary jury for the trial of a criminal or civil action; or (4) special, that is, a jury ordered by the court, on the motion of either side, in cases that are unusually important or complicated. (See also grand jury, petit jury.)
jury commissioner: The local official responsible for giving the court lists of qualified potential jurors.
jury instructions: The guidelines given by the judge at the beginning and end of a trial that explain what the law in the case is and how the jurors should evaluate the evidence. (See also admonition to jury, instructions to jury.)
jury roster: A list of all the potential jurors asked to appear in court for possible service on a jury; the list of jurors picked to decide a case.
just cause: In an unlawful detainer case there is just cause if the tenant has broken the lease or otherwise done something that legally justifies ending the lease.
juvenile: A person younger than the legal age of adulthood, which usually is 18 years but in some cases is 21 years. (See also minor.)
juvenile court: That part of the superior court that handles delinquency, status offense, and dependency cases involving minors.
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