Alameda /divisions/civil

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Civil Court

Civil courts have jurisdiction over non-criminal disputes among individuals and/or corporations involving money, title or possession of real property, or lawsuits seeking compensation for a civil tort, such as personal injury.

Civil Court Overview

In a civil case, typically the plaintiff, a person, group, business, institution, or a government body, brings a claim of harm against a defendant, another person or group.

Learn About Different Types of Civil Cases

The Judicial Council’s website provides information and resources on different types of civil cases.

California Self Help Guide

Civil Court Locations

Alameda

Hayward

Oakland - Admin. Building

Oakland - René C. Davidson

Civil Direct Calendar Department

If the Court has assigned your case to a Civil Direct Calendar Department, you can get information about the department by visiting the eCourt Public Portal.

Writ matters are assigned to Departments 24, 25 and 303 and Collection matters to Department 5. Small Claims and Civil Harassment matters are heard in Department 519 and 521.

Unlawful Detainer/Eviction Cases

Unlawful Detainer cases are assigned to Department 511 located at the Hayward Hall of Justice.

Applications for Stay of Evictions can be filed at the court locations that accept civil filings.

Hayward Hall of Justice (Hayward)

Rene C. Davidson Courthouse (Oakland)

The Court will decide on the Stay of Eviction without a court hearing.

Click here for additional information about Unlawful Detainer cases from the Judicial Council of California.

Civil Court Services

Rulings on Motions

Find information on Tentative Rulings, Motions, Ex Parte Applications, and how to reserve a hearing date.

View Rulings on Motions

Civil e-Filing

View information and instructions on how to file and view e-filed documents via our new Civil e-filing public portal.

Learn More About e-Filing

Small Claims

Small Claims Court is a special court where you can resolve disputes quickly and inexpensively without an attorney.

View Small Claims

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Learn more about resolving your case via Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Learn More About ADR

Related Resources

Fee Schedules

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