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Civil Cases Between Private Parties - Civil Unlimited (claims greater than $35,000*), Civil Limited between $35,000* and $10,000, Civil Limited less than $10,000 (such as Residential Unlawful Detainers, Civil Harassment, Employment Harassment, and Elder Abuse), Small Claims (less than $10,000) and Adoptions; the $35,000 figure increased from $25,000, effective January 1, 2024, as a result of Senate Bill 71; current fees on the Schedule of Fees; Local Procedures and Notes - ex-parte hearings heard in Department 37, 40, 44, and 45 Monday-Friday at 8:15 A.M., documents along with the 24-hour Notice or Non-notice Declaration submitted no later than 11:00 a.m. the previous work day prior to the court date; all documents to be filed two (2) days prior to the court date; no Probate Examiner on staff; for a long-cause trial in Dept. 44 or 45, the Standing Pre Trial Order - Departments 44 & 45; the Civil Division at 200 South "G" Street, normal window hours 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, visitors encouraged to report no later than 2:00 PM, a drop box from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM for filings (no cash payments in the drop box); tentative calendar dates from the Civil Division at (559) 416-5525 between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
California > Fifth Appellate District > Madera County > Superior Court of California, County of Madera
Civil Cases Between Private Parties Civil Cases involve claims by one party or individual against another for wrongs committed or damages done. Civil Cases can be divided into these main categories: Civil Unlimited: The claims are for an amount greater than $35,000*. Civil Limited Between $35,000* and $10,000: The claims are for an amount between $35,000* and $10,000. Civil Limited Less Than $10,000: The claims are for an amount less than $10,000, such as Residential Unlawful Detainers, Civil Harassment, Employment Harassment, and Elder Abuse, to list a few. Small Claims: The claims are for an amount less than $10,000 Adoptions * The $35,000 figure noted above increased from $25,000, effective January 1, 2024, as a result of Senate Bill 71 (2023-24 Legislative Year). Fees Current fees assessed through this department can be found on the Schedule of Fees. Forms Forms typically used in this department can be found here, and on the California Judicial Council website and are available at the Main Courthouse. Local Procedures and Notes Ex-parte hearings are heard in Department 37, 40, 44, and 45 Monday-Friday at 8:15 A.M. Documents along with the 24-hour Notice or Non-notice Declaration must be submitted to the courts no later than 11:00 a.m. the previous work day prior to the court date. All documents are to be filed two (2) days prior to the court date. Madera Superior Court does not have a Probate Examiner on staff. Plaintiffs must complete the forms properly by themselves or seek legal assistance from an attorney or paralegal. If you are scheduled for a long-cause trial in Dept. 44 or 45, please take a moment to review the Standing Pre Trial Order - Departments 44 & 45. Civil Division Location Superior Court, County of Madera Civil Division 200 South "G" Street Madera, CA 93637 HOURS Normal window hours are 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The busiest hours are from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Visitors are encouraged to report to the Civil Department window no later than 2:00 PM for processing and copies of case files. A drop box will be available from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM for filings. Note that cash payments cannot be placed in the available drop box at any time. For tentative calendar dates, call the Civil Division at (559) 416-5525 between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Civil Cases Between Private Parties Civil Cases involve claims by one party or individual against another for wrongs committed or damages done. Civil Cases can be divided into these main categories: Civil Unlimited: The claims are for an amount greater than $35,000*. Civil Limited Between $35,000* and $10,000: The claims are for an amount between $35,000* and $10,000. Civil Limited Less Than $10,0
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