Del Norte /divisions/civil-division

Source: https://www.delnorte.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil-division

Civil Division

With the unification of the Municipal and Superior courts, the unified court has jurisdiction over all civil and small claims cases.

Del Norte County Courthouse

450 H Street, Room 209

Crescent City, CA 95531

(707) 464-8115

(707) 465-4005

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday - 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Civil Law and Motions is heard on Fridays at 9:00 a.m. except on Court holidays.

More Information

What is a Small Claims Case?

Small claims court allows you to sue a person, business, or government agency that you think owes you money. Generally, you can only sue for up to $12,500 in small claims court (or up to $6,250 if you’re a business). You can ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you can't have one with you in court.

For more information and assistance, please visit Small claims in California | California Courts | Self Help Guide

What is a Limited Civil Case?

Complaint or other first paper in Limited Civil case (amount over $10,000 up to $35,000)

What is an Unlimited Civil Case?

Complaint or other first paper in Unlimited Civil case (amount over $35,000), including:

-Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer case over $35,000

-Petition for a writ of review, mandate, or prohibition (other than a writ petition to the appellate division)

-Petition for a decree of change of name or gender

Forms and Filing

Forms may be either purchased in the civil division clerk's office or obtained online from the Judicial Council website. By law, the clerks can not provide legal advice, including which forms to use.

Fees

See the Fee Schedule here for civil filing and appearance fees. If you believe that you are unable to afford these fees, ask the court clerk for an application for a fee waiver. There is no charge for this form.