Siskiyou /divisions/civil

Source: https://www.siskiyou.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil

Civil

The civil division assists court customers in the civil law matters which include civil litigation (unlimited & limited), juvenile, probate and landlord/tenant matters.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Information Sheet

Civil Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the California Courts Civil FAQs page to find useful information regarding court procedures, different types of cases, researching, preparing for court and many more topics.

Juvenile

There are two different areas of Juvenile court, Dependency and Delinquency. One might have a Guardianship filed in Juvenile court, which is different than a Guardianship filed in the Family Law court. Usually, parents in juvenile cases will be provided with legal representation. The following will assist you in sorting out the differences and understanding the Juvenile court:

Juvenile Court Forms

Juvenile Dependency Court

Juvenile Delinquency Court

Guardianship

Probate

Conservatorship

A conservatorship assists those who are unable to manage their estate or their personal affairs. For more help please visit these links:

Conservatorship

Conservator Handbook

Estates

Read about Estates, Wills & Probate on the California Courts Self-Help site.

Trusts

The explanations regarding the use and forms of trusts should be handled by an attorney.

Landlord/Tenant (Unlawful Detainer)

Unlawful detainer is the type of case which allows a landlord and/or tenant to deal with rental issues in the Court. There are specific rules to be followed for both the landlord and the tenant. Learn more about the unlawful detainer process.

California Tenants Guide

California Courts Eviction

Helpful Links

Local Forms

Local Rules

Location, Hours & Contacts

Small Claims

Fee Waivers

Limited Civil Cases

Unlimited Civil Cases