Trinity County Small Claims Court

Court Information

Court name

Trinity County Superior Court — Small Claims Division

Address

11 Court Street, Weaverville, CA 96093

Phone

(530) 623-1208

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm

Official website

https://www.trinity.courts.ca.gov/divisions/small-claims

Typical hearing wait

8 weeks

Filing Fees

Max claim: $12,500 · Required forms: SC-100, SC-104

Claim amount	Filing fee
$1 – $1,500	$30
$1,501 – $5,000	$50
$5,001 – $12,500	$75

Fee waiver available if you qualify (form FW-001).

How to File

File your small claims case at the Trinity County Superior Court, 11 Court Street, Weaverville, CA 96093. Bring a completed Plaintiff's Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court (Form SC-100) along with the filing fee, or a Request to Waive Court Fees (Form FW-001) if you cannot afford it. The court's small claims packet lists related forms -- such as the Proof of Service (SC-104) and Other Plaintiffs or Defendants (SC-100A) -- available on the court's website.

Serving the Defendant

After filing, you must have the other party formally served with your claim at least 15 days before the hearing (or 20 days if they live outside the county), using personal service, substituted service, or certified mail as allowed under California law. File the Proof of Service (Form SC-104) with the court before your hearing date.

Allowed methods: Personal service, Substituted service, Certified mail
Deadline: Serve at least 15 days before the hearing date.

Hearing Tips

The court does not provide interpreters for small claims or civil cases; you must arrange and pay for your own interpreter in advance of the hearing.
Remote (Zoom) appearance for small claims and civil matters is available only upon an approved request using Judicial Council Forms RA-010 and RA-015 — it is not automatic.
Court hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; contact the clerk at (530) 623-1208 or courtclerks@trinitycounty.org with questions.

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