Due to the Court closure, Civil Self-Help Services is closed for in-person assistance. Telephone and email assistance is available. Please see the Office Information page for more details. Please check the Court's website for updates at https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/general/coronavirus.aspx"
Implementation of Emergency Relief
Starting a Civil Lawsuit
Information to consider when filing a civil case is listed in the pamphlet: Starting a Civil Case.
Responding to A Civil Lawsuit
Information about the options you have when you have been served with a Civil Lawsuit may be found in the pamphlet: Responding to a Complaint
There is a filing fee to start or respond to a case. Please refer to the fee schedule for information on the fees.
You may ask the court to waive the fee by submitting a fee waiver request. Information on filing the fee waiver can be found on the Fee Waiver page.
If you have a procedural question you may contact our office.