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San Joaquin Superior Court
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Small Claims — San Joaquin Superior Court (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
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- Small Claims Court handles civil cases asking for $12,500.00 or less. It is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. Rules are simplified and the hearing is informal. There are no lawyers, no rules of evidence, and no juries. You do not need to be a United States citizen to file or defend a case in Small Claims Court.
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Small Claims Court handles civil cases asking for $12,500.00 or less. It is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. Rules are simplified and the hearing is informal. There are no lawyers, no rules of evidence, and no juries. You do not need to be a United States citizen to file or defend a case in Small Claims Court.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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Official court link: Small Claims
Small Claims
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot a4e479ad6c885e78