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Civil Court

Agency: SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY

  • Description: The court will hear cases at law in which the demand exclusive of interest or the value of the property in controversy amounts to $25,000 or less.

    The civil division is the processing unit where all civil matters are filed.  A civil matter involves a lawsuit in which one party sues another to recover money, real property or personal property, to enforce a contract or an obligation, to collect damages for injury or to protect some civil right.

    • Phone:

    Email: civilcourtclerks@sjcourts.org
    Website: www.sjcourts.org/divisions/civil/

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8am - 4pm; Tue: 8am - 4pm; Wed: 8am - 4pm; Thu: 8am - 4pm; Fri: 8am - 4pm;

    • Location(s)

    San Joaquin County Superior Court - Main Office - East Weber Avenue

    • Accessibility: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
    • Address: 180 East Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202

    Manteca Branch - East Center Street

    • Accessibility: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
    • Address: 315 East Center Street, Manteca, CA 95336

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Open to all
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Must arrive early to be screened through the metal detectors
    • Program Fees: Call for information or check online at www.sjcourts.org/divisions/civil
    • Required Documents: Photo ID and any pertinent court paperwork related to your case

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County