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Availability · Local Small Claims Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

Small claims court is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. The rules are simple and informal. The person who sues is the plaintiff. The person who is sued is the defendant. In small claims court, you may ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you cannot have a lawyer in court. Your claim cannot be for more than $6,250 - or $12,500 if you are a natural person (not a business or public entity)(*see below). If you have a claim for more than this amount, you may sue in the civil division of the trial court or you may sue in the small claims court and give up your right to the amount over $6,250 or $12,500 if you are a natural person.

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Superior Court of California, County of Yolo · Yolo Superior Court — Small Claims (opens in a new tab)

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Small claims court is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. The rules are simple and informal. The person who sues is the plaintiff. The person who is sued is the defendant. In small claims court, you may ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you cannot have a lawyer in court. Your claim cannot be for more than $6,250 - or $12,500 if you are a natural person (not a business or public entity)(*see below). If you have a claim for more than this amount, you may sue in the civil division of the trial court or you may sue in the small claims court and give up your right to the amount over $6,250 or $12,500 if you are a natural person.

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Availability · Local Small Claims Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

For assistance with Small Claims cases only, you may contact the Small Claims advisor at 530-207-4233.

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Superior Court of California, County of Yolo · Yolo Superior Court — Small Claims (opens in a new tab)

Case-type main content, reviewed paragraph 3

For assistance with Small Claims cases only, you may contact the Small Claims advisor at 530-207-4233.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 50a98a1fae4d1184