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Small Claims Filing Information
Filing Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm , Monday through Friday
In Santa Cruz and Watsonville
(Your court hearing will be heard in the court location you file your documents, except all Small Claims appeals are heard in Santa Cruz)
E-Delivery is now available for Small Claims!
As of September 20th, 2006, E-Delivery Service is now available for Small Claims filings in Santa Cruz County Superior Court. With this service, users can now submit their Small Claims filings electronically with the court.
- You must prepare original and 2 copies for each case you wish to file. If you do not provide copies to the Court , you will be charged 50 cents per copy in addition to any other filing fee required.
- Do not attach any other document to the Plaintiff’s or Defendant’ Claim. You may submit any exhibits you may have at the time of the hearing.
- If filing by mail, send all forms and copies with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check or money order payable to SUPERIOR COURT to the branch you wish your matter to be heard. All checks must contain an imprinted name and address.
- Any correspondence requiring a reply from the Court must include your case number and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
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