The Civil Division of the Court, processes
actions brought by people, businesses or parties to recover property, to force
someone to honor a contract, or to protect one's personal rights.
This Division handles all civil matters,
including family law, juvenile court, probate, and small claims.
Court Clerk Information
Civil Case Information
Forms and Filing
Fees
Civil Calendar
Local Court Rules
Court Clerk Information
Civil/Family Law/Juvenile/Probate/Small Claims Division:
100 North State Street, Room 107
Ukiah, CA 95482-4416
Telephone Numbers:
Family Law - (707) 468-2001
Civil Law & Motion - (707) 468-2003
Civil Trials - (707) 468-2004
Juvenile - (707) 468-2006
Probate - (707) 468-2005
Small Claims - (707) 468-2002
Fax Number:
(707) 463-6850
Court Clerk's Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Information for other court locations can be found by clicking on the
location name in the left column of this page.
Civil Case Information
With the unification of the Municipal and Superior courts, the unified
court has jurisdiction over all civil and small claims cases.
- Small Claims
When the amount being sought is $5,000 or less, ($7,500 or less for
natural persons) then the claim may be filed in Small Claims.
Limited Civil
The claims that used to be filed in Municipal Court are now known as
"Limited Civil" at Superior Court. The amount claimed cannot be for more
than $25,000.
Unlimited Civil
The claims that used to be filed in Superior Court are now known as
"Unlimited Civil" at Superior Court. The amount claimed is generally
more than $25,000, but can be for smaller amounts in certain types of
cases.
Forms and Filing
Forms may be either purchased in the civil division clerk's office,
photocopied (10 cents a copy) at the
Law Library or obtained on-line from the
Judicial Council website. By law, the clerks can not provide legal
advice, including which forms to use.
All paperwork must be typewritten. There are typewriters available for
public use at the Public Library at 105 N. Main Street in Ukiah or the Law
Library in the Ukiah courthouse, Room 307.
Fees
See the Fee Schedule 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.
In accordance with CCP 411.21, effective January 1, 2006, if you file a
new case, answer, or other document and only pay a portion of the fee:
The Court will mail you a NOTICE of the remaining fee you owe. A $25.00
administration fee will be assessed for the partial payment, and you will
have 20 days from the date the notice is mailed to pay the remaining fee
balance and the $25.00 administration charge, by cash, certified check or
money order or you may request a REFUND of the partial payment in writing
within the 20 days from the date the notice is mailed. The $25.00
administrative charge will be deducted from the refund unless you have a
trial or other hearing date set before the 20 days are up. If your trial or
hearing is scheduled to be heard before the 20 days are up, the remaining
balance must be paid by cash, certified check or money order BEFORE the
matter is heard by the Court.
Civil Calendar
The following calendar is for the Ukiah courthouse only. See the
left-hand column of this page for links to the outlying court branches.
For specific assignments, contact the court clerk. See the calendar
bulletin board on the first level of the Ukiah courthouse for that day's
court assignments. Calendar times and places are subject to change at any
time.
| Calendar
Type |
Day |
Time |
Court |
| Civil Jury
Trial |
Monday-Thursday |
9:30 a.m. |
E |
| Civil
Settlement Conferences |
Monday
Tuesday |
9:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.9:30 a.m. |
C |
Unlimited
Civil
& Probate
Law & Motion |
Friday |
9:30 a.m. |
E |
| Limited
Civil |
Wednesday |
10:00 a.m. |
F |
| Ex Parte
Matters |
Monday-Thursday |
1:30 p.m. |
E |
| LPS/Spec Set |
Friday |
1:15 p.m. |
E |
| Pre Trials |
Thursday |
3:00
p.m. |
E |
| Appellate
Calendar |
4th Friday of the
Month |
1:30 p.m. |
H |
|
|
