Small Claims Division

The Small Claims Court is a special court where disputes are resolved inexpensively and quickly.  Small Claims cases are for damages of $10,000 or less.  Small Claims is affordable and fast, with simple and informal rules.  Attorneys are not allowed.

• Read Information for the Small Claims Plaintiff Form SC-100-INFO
• Fill out Plaintiff’s Claims and Order to Go To Small Claims Court Form SC-100
• You can also get Form SC-100 from the Court in Watsonville, the Self Help Center or the Santa Cruz County Law Library (for a small fee)
• File your papers at the Watsonville Court.  All Small Claims cases in Santa Cruz County are filed and heard at the Watsonville Courthouse.
• If you have additional questions please call the Small Claims Advisor at (831) 786-7370
• More information about fees and filing can be found by reading local form SUPSC 001, Smal Claims Filing Information.

• The video Resolving Your Small Claims Case in the California Courts is now available at the AOC website www.courts.ca.gov/10962.htm

Additional Resources

Small Claims Advisor
Small Claims Mediation