Services
|
eFiling Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / Unlimited total
|
Civil (permissive) Small Claims (permissive) Unlawful Detainers (permissive) Probate (permissive) |
| eService | Available |
|
Physical Filing Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / Unlimited total |
Civil Limited Civil Unlimited Civil Complex Small Claims Family |
|
Courtesy Copy Delivery Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / Unlimited total |
Available |
Court locations
| Court address | Services |
|---|---|
|
William R. Ridgeway Family Relations (Family Law-Probate) Courthouse 3341 Power Inn Road Sacramento, CA 95826 |
Physical Filing Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery next court day) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline: Before 12:00 p.m. (For delivery next court day) |
|
Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento Courthouse (Sacramento) 720 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:45 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing |
|
Carol Miller Justice Center 301 Bicentennial Circle Sacramento, CA 95826 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:45 p.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing |
Contact information
| Department | Phone number |
|---|---|
| Civil / Civil Law and Motion | (916) 874-5522 |
| Family Law & Probate | (916) 875-3400 |
FAQs
Which documents are exempt from eFiling?
• Documents submitted by Arbitrators, Mediators, Discovery Referees, Receivers and Special Masters.
• JCCP cases with an Order Assigning Coordination Motion Judge dated 4/1/23 or later.
• Trial documents and exhibits (submitted during a trial or hearing).
• Transfer-In Documents
• Appeals documents
• Peremptory Challenges (170.1/170.3/170.6)
• Out-of-County/Foreign Abstracts of Judgment
• Gun Violence Restraining Order documents
• Bonds/Undertakings
• Mandatory Settlement Conference Statements
• Bench Warrants and Returns
• Documents submitted conditionally under seal. The actual motion must be e-Filed. However, the documents the party seeks to file under seal must be submitted by conventional means with a conformed copy of the e-Filed motion attached.
• Documents attached to a Notice of Lodging. The actual Notice of Lodging must be e-Filed. However, the documents to be lodged must be submitted by conventional means with a conformed copy of the Notice of Lodging attached.
Can I eFile a complaint or petition with a fee waiver application?
Yes, the initiating document and fee waiver application will be processed at the same time. These documents must be submitted in the same transaction. The FW-003 Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court) is not eligible to be eFiled and should not be submitted.
What if I cannot find the document name for my eFiling submission?
If the document you are filing is not specified in the list of document names, you must use the name of the document that most closely describes your filing. You may also use a generic document name with a name extension and fill in the name extension field.
The correct filing document name is extremely important as it determines the appropriate fee and court workflow. The Court's Civil webpage contains a list of filing document names that are available to be eFiled.
Please note: Using an incorrect document name or name extension can result in either a rejected filing or the incorrect routing of your document.
Once a document is eFiled, what is the processing time?
Processing time will depend on the type of document filed. The Court strives to review and process all documents submitted via eFiling within three business days. Some documents require further review and/or further action by the Court and may take longer than three days to process.
How can I schedule a date for a motion or ex parte hearing?
For hearings held in the law and motion departments, Department 53 and Department 54, hearing dates are reserved through the Court Reservation System (CRS) in the online Portal. For courtrooms that do not use CRS, you must call the department to inquire about hearing date reservations.
Do I need to submit a printed courtesy copy?
Generally speaking, no. However, specific departments or Judges may require printed courtesy copies as set forth in the local rules, public notices, or as detailed on the Court’s website. If required, please contact the courtroom directly for instructions on how they should be delivered.
Can I eFile in a Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding (JCCP) case?
If the effective date of the Order Assigning Coordination Motion Judge is prior to April 1, 2023, eFiling is available as with any other Civil case. If the effective date of the Order Assigning Coordination Motion Judge is after April 1, 2023, eFiling is not available, and the documents must be submitted by conventional methods (drop box or mail).
Please note: The case number should be entered without a space between "JCCP" and the 4- digit number, e.g. "JCCP1234".