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The California superior courts are general jurisdiction courts. Limited Jurisdiction, which means that a court has restrictions on the cases it can decide. Small claims court is a court of limited jurisdiction. It can only hear and decide cases that claim damages of $10,000 or less.
You can find courthouse addresses and contact information on Find My Court. Sometimes larger counties have multiple courthouses where you can file a small claims case. If there are multiple courthouses where you live, you may need to ask a clerk or check the court's website to make sure you're filing in the right one.
Overall, there are two types of cases: civil and criminal. In civil cases, private citizens (or companies) sue each other in court. In criminal cases, the state brings a lawsuit against a person who has broken a criminal law.
There are two ways to look at electronic court case records: On a computer at the courthouse. On a computer, tablet, or smart phone anywhere with an internet connection, such as your home, or the public library. This is known as “remote access.” How you can access an electronic court case record depends on your relationship to the case.
A list of the day’s small claims court cases, called a "court calendar," is usually posted outside the courtroom. If you don’t find your name or case listed on the court calendar, check with the small claims clerk.
Small claims court is a way to sue (or be sued) for disputes involving relatively smaller amounts of money, through an easier, more informal process than a standard lawsuit. In California small claims court, individuals can sue for up to $12,500 (up from $10K as of Jan 1, 2024).
Small Claims courts hear matters where the dollar amount in dispute does not exceed $12,500 for natural persons. For more information about Unlimited or Limited Civil cases, go to the Los Angeles Superior Court Civil website.
