Sacramento Small Claims Court
Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento (Carol Miller Justice Center), Sacramento County.
Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento (Carol Miller Justice Center), Sacramento County.
Small claims in Sacramento County must be filed at the Carol Miller Justice Center, not the main downtown courthouse at 500 G Street. Cases over $12,500 go to the Civil Division instead.
| Limit | $12,500 |
|---|---|
| Court | Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento (Carol Miller Justice Center) |
| Address | Carol Miller Justice Center, 301 Bicentennial Circle, Room 200, Sacramento, CA 95826 |
| Phone | 916-875-7746 |
| Hours | Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Fridays and court holidays. |
| File online | Optional since June 17, 2024, through an approved electronic filing service provider, which may charge a fee: https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/online-services/e-filing/small-claims-e-filing |
| Fees | $30 for claims up to $1,500, $50 for over $1,500 up to $5,000, $75 for over $5,000 up to $12,500, and $100 if you have filed more than 12 small claims in the past 12 months. Fee waivers are available. |
| Timing | The state court self-help site says a trial date is typically about 1 to 2 months after filing. This court's own pages don't give a figure. |
| Serving papers | An adult who isn't in the case can serve the papers, or you can use the sheriff or a paid process server. The court's clinic warns that mail alone doesn't count. By state rules, serve at least 15 days before the court date (20 if the defendant is outside the county), add 10 days for substituted service, and file proof at least 5 days before. Local costs aren't stated. |
Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento (Carol Miller Justice Center) small claims page
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