Small Claims Court Sacramento

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Small Claims Court Sacramento is located at the Carol Miller Justice Center.

Carol Miller Justice Center
301 Bicentennial Circle
Sacramento, CA 95826

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Carol Miller Justice Center Phone Number:

Landlord/Tenant (Unlawful Detainers) – 916-875-7746 (Call Center Hours: 8:05 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Small Claims – 916-875-7746 (Call Center Hours: 8:05 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Small Claims Advisory Clinic – 916-875-7846

Traffic – 916-669-5712 Call Center Hours: Monday – Friday 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday – 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Carol Miller Justice Center houses those divisions within the Court that hear Traffic, Small Claims, and Unlawful Detainer cases. Other services located within the Carol Miller Justice Center are the Small Claims Advisory Clinic, Small Claims Mediation Office, Unlawful Detainer Advisor’s Office and the Unlawful Detainer Mediation Office. Future enhancements to the facility will include both a Traffic and an Unlawful Detainer Self-Help Center.

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with the Presiding Judge’s Order, the Carol Miller Justice Center generally remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please refer to the specific operational area below for additional information:

Traffic:

All traffic hearings are being held exclusively via the internet using Zoom, a video conference application. At this time, you may only see a judge via Zoom; you may not see a judge in person.

There are many options to resolve your case without appearing in court, unless an appearance is required. Please refer to the Traffic Division’s Public Notice for additional information.

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Please note that the Carol Miller Justice Center is only open for DUI appearances Only parties scheduled for these hearings will be permitted to enter the building.

 

Information regarding scheduled appearances:

If you have a scheduled video arraignment hearing, you must read the following documents prior to your court appearance.

If you have a scheduled court trial, post sentencing, or motion hearing, you can obtain the link to appear in court via Zoom by accessing your case on the Public Case Access System (PCAS). For additional instructions, please read the Zoom Reference Guide for Hearing Participants..

 

For assistance with a traffic matter, please select one of the following options:

    • Contact the Traffic Call Center at 916-669-5712 . Hours: Monday – Friday 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday – 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Utilize the Traffic Virtual Public Counter to obtain assistance remotely via Zoom. You can show proof of correction, set up payments, pay in full or check-in for a video arraignment appearance. A device that has audio and video capabilities is required. Click HERE to enter the virtual waiting room. Hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Contact the Traffic Division via email. Click HERE and list your full name, citation or case number, driver’s license and a summary of your request. Please allow 1-2 business days to receive a response.

Small Claims:

The Sacramento Superior Court resumed Small Claims trials on August 3, 2020.

  • Small Claims trials and mediations are being held via video conference (Zoom) only.
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the courthouse is not open to accept filings in person.
  • To file papers with the court for a small claims matter, please send via mail or place in the drop-box located at the Carol Miller Justice Center, Small Claims Division, 301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento, CA 95826-2701.
  • For general information, please email the Small Claims Division at scefile@saccourt.ca.gov or call (916) 875-7746.
  • For legal assistance, please email the Advisory Clinic at SCUDAdvisors@saccourt.ca.gov or call (916) 875-7846.

Landlord/Tenant (Unlawful Detainer):

In accordance with the passage of AB 3088 on August 31, 2020, the Sacramento Superior Court will resume filing Unlawful Detainer actions on September 9, 2020; after the expiration of the Court’s Emergency Relief Order dated August 17, 2020).

  • Unlawful Detainer trials and mediations will be held via video conference (Zoom) only.
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the courthouse is not open to accept filings in person.
  • To file papers with the court for an unlawful detainer matter, please send via mail or place in the drop-box located at the Carol Miller Justice Center, Unlawful Detainer Division, 301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento, CA 95826-2701.
  • For general information, please email the Unlawful Detainer Division at udefile@saccourt.ca.gov or call (916) 875-7746.
  • For legal assistance, please email the Advisory Clinic at SCUDAdvisors@saccourt.ca.gov or call (916) 875-7846.

Sacramento County Small Claims Filing

How to file a small claims suit in Sacramento Ca?

File Small Claims Online

How To Collect Small Claims Judgment California

Complete the Judgement Debtor Evaluation Form Below

Judgment Collection Specialists Lance will contact you to help you collect your small claims judgement.

Judgment Debtor Evaluation Form

  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • Your judgment has to be $2,500 & up.
  • List the total amount that the defendant has already paid.
  • Example: Carol Miller Justice Center 301 Bicentennial Circle Sacramento, CA 95826
  • Full name, date of birth, social security number, address, telephone number of judgment debtor.
  • What steps have you taken to collect the judgment.
  • Max. file size: 512 MB.
    Please upload a copy of your court judgment. You can also email copy of it to us at serviceofprocess916@gmail.com

California Small Claims Court Fees

  • $30 – Filing claim for $1,500 or less
  • $50 – Filing claim for more than $1,500 but less than or equal to $5,000
  • $75 – Filing claim for more than $5,000 but less than or equal to $10,000 (claim by natural persons only, with certain exceptions)
  • $100 – Filing claim by person who has filed more than 12 small claims in California within the previous 12 months

Sacramento County Small Claims Forms

SC-100*Jan 1, 2017Plaintiff’s Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court
SC-100-INFO*Jul 1, 2017Information for the Small ClaimsPlaintiff
SC-100A*Jan 1, 2017Other Plaintiffs or Defendants (Small Claims)
SC-101*Jul 1, 2007Attorney Fee Dispute (After Arbitration) (Attachment to Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court)
SC-103Jan 1, 2006Fictitious Business Name (Small Claims)
SC-104Jan 1, 2009Proof of Service (Small Claims) – Order Process Service
SC-104AJan 1, 2006Proof of Mailing (Substituted Service) (Small Claims)
SC-104BJan 1, 2011What Is “Proof of Service”? (Small Claims)
SC-104CJul 1, 2017How to Serve a Business or Public Entity (Small Claims)
SC-105Jan 1, 2007Request for Court Order and Answer
SC-105AJan 1, 2007Order on Request for Court Order
SC-107*Jan 1, 2000Small Claims Subpoena for Personal Appearance and Production of Documents at Trial or Hearing and Declaration
SC-108Jul 1, 2011Request to Correct or Cancel Judgment and Answer
SC-108AJan 1, 2007Order on Request to Correct or Cancel Judgment
SC-109Jan 1, 2007Authorization to Appear on Behalf of Party (Small Claims)
SC-112AJul 1, 2010Proof of Service by Mail (Small Claims)
SC-113AJul 1, 2010Clerk’s Certificate of Mailing
SC-114Jan 1, 2004Request to Amend Party Name Before Hearing (Small Claims)
SC-120*Jan 1, 2011Defendant’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims)
SC-120A*Jan 1, 2007Other Plaintiffs or Defendants (Small Claims)
SC-130*Jul 1, 2010Notice of Entry of Judgment (Small Claims)
SC-132*Jul 1, 2010Attorney-Client Fee Dispute (Attachment to Notice of Entry of Judgment)
SC-133*Jan 1, 2011Judgment Debtor’s Statement of Assets (Small Claims)
SC-134*Jan 1, 2017Application and Order to Produce Statement of Assets and to Appear for Examination
SC-135Jan 1, 2007Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration
SC-140Jan 1, 2007Notice of Appeal
SC-145*Jan 1, 2007Request to Pay Judgment to Court
SC-150Jul 1, 2010Request to Postpone Trial (Small Claims)
SC-152Jul 1, 2010Order on Request to Postpone Trial (Small Claims)
SC-200*Jul 1, 2010Notice of Entry of Judgment (Small Claims)
SC-200-INFOJul 1, 2010What to Do After the Court Decides Your Small Claims Case (Small Claims)
SC-200-INFO SJul 1, 2010What to Do After the Court Decides Your Small Claims Case (Small Claims) (Spanish)
SC-202A*Jul 1, 2010Decision on Attorney-Client Fee Dispute (Small Claims)
SC-220Jul 1, 2013Request to Make Payments (Small Claims)
SC-220-INFOJul 1, 2013Payments in Small Claims Cases (Small Claims)
SC-221Jul 1, 2013Response to Request to Make Payments (Small Claims)
SC-222Jul 1, 2013Order on Request to Make Payments (Small Claims)
SC-223Jul 1, 2013Declaration of Default in Payment of Judgment
SC-224Jul 1, 2013Response to Declaration of Default in Payment of Judgment
SC-225Jul 1, 2013Order on Declaration of Default in Payments
SC-225AJul 1, 2013Attachment to Order on Declaration of Default in Payments
SC-290Jul 1, 2010Acknowledgment of Satisfaction of Judgment
SC-300Mar 15, 2019Petition for Writ (Small Claims)
SC-300-INFOJan 1, 2016Information on Writ Proceedings in Small Claims Cases

How to Serve Papers for Small Claims Court Sacramento?

Questions – 800-494-1256

Order Process Service

The law says that when you sue a person, partnership, corporation, or the government in small claims court you must give formal notice to the other side that you have started the legal process.  You are required to give the other side notice of the paperwork you have filed. The legal way to give formal notice is to have the other side “served” with a copy of the small claims court paperwork that you have filed with the court.

“Service of Small Claims Court Papers” means that the other side must get copies of any paper you file with the court.  In “service” a third person (NOT you) is the one who actually delivers the paperwork to the other side. The person who does this is called the “server” or “process server.”

My name is Lance Casey.  I am a California Private Investigator and Sacramento Process Server.  I serve small claims court paperwork.

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We provide service of process of your small claims paperwork to:

  • People at home and work
  • Partnerships, Corporations, LLC
  • Government Agencies

Service of small claims court paperwork can be complicated and it is VERY important. If it is not done right, you will not be able to move forward with your case.  That is why you should hire a professional process server to serve your small claims court papers.

Small claims papers can be served by personal service, substituted service and certified mail (provide by court).

  • Personal Service

We will give the small claims papers to the party being served. It can be at the party’s home, work, or anywhere on the street.

  • Substituted Service

If the person to be served is not there, we will leave the papers with someone at the other party’s house, at least 18 years old, who lives there.  If the server is trying to serve the papers at the other party’s work, then the papers can be left with someone at the office that appears to be in charge and is at least 18 years old.  Next, the server must mail a copy of the papers to the other party at the address where the papers were left.

Proof of Service Form

The court must know that the other side was properly served. To do this, the process server must carefully fill out and sign the Proof of Service detailing how service was done, on whom, where, and when. The process server then gives you the Proof of Service to file with the court.

Order Process Service