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The division's matters (civil, small claims, probate, adoption, juvenile dependency, civil harassments, name changes, unlawful detainers (evictions), elder abuse, conservatorship, guardianship and emancipation); Law & Motion calendars - Limited Civil matters heard on Mondays at 1:30, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am in Courtroom 9, Unlimited Civil matters on Monday – Friday in Courtroom 8 at 8:15 am unless notified otherwise; Small Claims Night Court on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm at the Old Merced Courthouse, requested from the Small Claims Court Clerk when the case is filed (first come, first serve), with no payments on the hearing date and no interpreter services during its hours; conformed copies returned only when a self-addressed stamped envelope is included with the documents filed; payment over the counter in cash and money orders (personal checks with a financial declaration) and by mail in money orders and personal checks up to $25, no credit or debit cards; the Unlawful Detainer Instructions for evictions; and the public computer in the Unlimited Civil office.
California > Fifth Appellate District > Merced County > Superior Court of California, County of Merced
Civil Division Welcome to the Superior Court of California, County of Merced Civil Division. This division handles civil, small claims, probate, adoption, juvenile dependency, civil harassments, name changes, unlawful detainers (evictions), elder abuse, conservatorship, guardianship and emancipation matters. Law & Motion Matters Limited Civil Matters are heard on Mondays at 1:30, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am in Courtroom 9. Unlimited Civil Matters are heard on Monday – Friday in Courtroom 8 at 8:15 am unless notified otherwise. Contact Information Old Merced Courthouse 627 W 21st Street Merced, CA 95340 Tel: (209) 725-4111 Fax: (209) 725-4110 Calendar Desk: (209) 725-4100 x3675 Office Hours: Please see the latest operational updates. Small Claims Night Court Requirements You must request Night Court from the Small Claims Court Clerk when you file your case. Requests for Night Court are handled on a first come, first serve basis. Hearing Dates and Time Dates: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 5:00 pm Duration: Approximately 1 hour depending on the number of cases heard What to Bring: Any witnesses or exhibits (evidence) Payments: No payments made on hearing date Please note: Interpreter services are currently not available during the Small Claims Night Court hours. Night Court Location Old Merced Courthouse 627 W 21st Street Merced, CA 95340 Please visit our locations page for directions. Click on Civil topics below for more information. Legal Advice Please be aware the superior court is not authorized by law to give legal advice to private individuals. If you are seeking legal advice as to which forms should be filed, you need to contact a private attorney. Conformed Copies of Filings A self-addressed stamped envelope must be included in documents to be filed in order to receive conformed copies back. Fees Please visit the Fees page for the current list of fees. Payment Information Over the Counter: The Court accepts cash and money orders. Personal checks require a financial declaration. By Mail: The Court accepts money orders by mail. The court also accepts personal checks up to $25. The Court does not accept credit cards or debit cards at this time. Evictions For instructions and information on eviction, please view the Unlawful Detainer Instructions document. Case Searches For case search information, please visit the Records Search page. Public Computer The court provides a public computer in the Unlimited Civil office that can be used to browse the following sites: California Courts Website Superior Court of California, County of Merced Case lookup (Can only be accessed from the public computer) A set of instructions are provided to assist you in using this service. If you have your own device that supports wireless networking, you can bring it into the courthouse and connect to our Free Public Wi-Fi. Frequently Asked Questions Click on any of the questions below for more information. Where do I obtain a marriage license? a power of attorney? information about a tax lien? These matters are handled by the Merced County Clerk-Recorder's Office. They are located at 2222 M St., Main Floor, Merced, CA 95340. They can be reached by telephone at (209) 385-7627. Where do I pay my property taxes? Property tax matters are handled at the County Administration Building, located at 2222 M St., Merced, CA 95340. They can be reached by telephone at (209) 385-7631. Where do I get my business license? Obtain a fictitious business name? If the business is located within Merced County, you can obtain your business license at the County Administration Building, located at 2222 M St., Merced, CA 95340. You can also visit the City of Merced Website for more information about obtaining a business license.
Civil Division Welcome to the Superior Court of California, County of Merced Civil Division. This division handles civil, small claims, probate, adoption, juvenile dependency, civil harassments, name changes, unlawful detainers (evictions), elder abuse, conservatorship, guardianship and emancipation matters. Law & Motion Matters Limited Civil Matters are heard on Mondays at 1:30, Wednesdays and Th
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