Filing Requirements and Fees

Effective January 1, 2006, The Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus, implemented statewide fee changes pursuant to the Uniform Civil Fees and Standard Fee Schedule Act of 2005 (AB145) and B&P Section 470.5 which were approved by the Legislature and the Governor. Please see the link provided below.

The new statewide fee schedule is posted on the California Courts website .

Reference Books Available

Using the Small Claims Court: A Handbook for Plaintiffs and Defendants

Comes in English and Spanish. Free.

To order: Send a stamped, self-addressed 7 x 10 envelope to:

Using the Small Claims Court
P.O. Box 310
Sacramento, CA 95802

Collecting Your Small Claims Judgment

To order: Send a check or money order for $6.45 payable to the State of California to:

Department of General Services
Documents & Publications
P.O. Box 1015 North Highlands, CA 95660