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Civil Division

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
Superior Court of Caifornia, County of Del Norte:
450 H Street, Room 209
Crescent City, CA 95531
Telephone Number:
(707) 464-8115
Fax Number:
(707) 465-4005
Court Clerk's Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Civil Law and Motion is heard on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.

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, 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 or obtained on-line from the Judicial Council website. By law, the clerks can not provide legal advice, including which forms to use.
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.