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The local civil forms (among them the requests for oral argument of Departments 3, 7, 8, 12 and 22, the ADR forms, the electronic recording request and the refund request for e-filed fees); mandatory e-filing for attorneys under Local Rule 20 from January 2, 2025; in-person filing by appointment only at the civil clerk's office (580 Texas Street), at least two days before a hearing; the drop boxes - the Fairfield Civil Drop Box, the Vallejo Civil Drop Box (documents deposited from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. deemed deposited that day, later ones the next court day; a check securely attached, never cash); filing by mail; no fax filings except through a fax filing agency under rule 2.303; copy fees.
California > First Appellate District > Solano County > Superior Court of California, County of Solano
Civil Court Categories Make sure that you know which civil court category your case falls under. Dollar Amount The Case Is Usually A…. Under $12,500 Small claims case Up to $35,000 Limited jurisdiction civil case Over $35,000 Unlimited jurisdiction civil case You can find out more about your type of civil case by talking to a lawyer, using online information, or visiting the law library at the Hall of Justice in Fairfield. Civil Forms List Many of the documents you will need to file (such as a complaint or an answer) are available as pre-printed fillable forms. You can get many of the court forms you will need at the court clerk’s office. Local forms can be downloaded from the dropdown list below as well as by selecting “civil” from the main forms directory page. Judicial Council forms can be downloaded here. Local Civil Bench Warrant Download Form Local #3014-CV Request for Extension of Time (re Proof of Service of Summons) Download Form Local #3015-CV Request for Extension of Time (re Filing Response) Download Form Local #3900 ADR Evaluation Form Download Spanish Version Download Form Local #3901 ADR Ethical and Practice Standards Download Form Local #3902 ADR Confidentiality Agreement Download Spanish Version Download Form Local #3903 ADR Instruction Sheet for Application Download Form Local #3904 ADR Panelist Application Download Form Electronic Recording Request Form – Local Form #1020-AD Submit completed form to the Division via email at: CivilDivision@solano.ca.gov or in person, via drop box, or mail to 580 Texas St., Fairfield, CA 94533. Download Form Local #3905 Stipulation and Order-Alternative Dispute Resolution Download Form Local #3906 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Information Download Form Local Civil Mediation Center Brochure Download Form Local Request For Oral Argument Department 12 Download Form Local Request For Oral Argument Department 22 Download Form Local Request For Oral Argument Department 3 Download Form Local #3009 Application for Change of Name Download Form Local Request For Oral Argument Department 7 Download Form Local Request For Oral Argument Department 8 Download Form Local form 3012 Notice of Appearance Download Form Local #1030-AD Refund Filing Fees (Matters Submitted Electronically) Download Form Fees Fees List Statewide Filing Fee Schedule Notice of Fee Increase Nonrefundable Jury Fees For information regarding nonrefundable jury fees please review the Civil Court FAQs located on the bottom of the main Civil page. Financial Assistance If you cannot afford to pay the fees, you may apply for a fee waiver. The form, instructions and proposed order are available on the California judicial site; select “fee waiver” from the drop-down menu. Make sure to read the instructions carefully to ensure that you qualify. Filing Instructions It is important to file any and all documents you want the judge to review well in advance of your hearing. For details on how to file your documents read the instructions below and also review the Civil Court FAQs located on the bottom of the main Civil page. E-Filing Effective, January 2, 2025, and per Solano Court Local Rule 20, e-filing is mandatory for attorneys in civil, family, and probate cases. Self-represented parties and non-parties are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing and service requirements but are encouraged to participate. All documents shall be filed and served electronically, except when personal service is required by statue or rule and excluding ex-parte applications. Additional information on e-filing can be found at: Electronic Filing (E-Filing) | Superior Court of California | County of Solano In-Person Normal Hours Documents are filed by appointment only in the civil clerk’s division located at 580 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA during the normal courthouse hours of 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Mon – Fri, excluding court holidays. To ensure timely receipt to the judge of any upcoming court documents, please file at least two days before any scheduled hearing. After Hours After hours filing must be done using the civil dropbox at either our Fairfield or Vallejo locations. Fairfield Civil Drop Box Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM During the hours listed above, you may drop your papers for filing into the drop box at the Old Solano Courthouse in Fairfield. Documents deposited in the drop box between the hours of 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM are deemed to have been deposited for filing on that day. If your documents are deposited after 4:00 PM, they are deemed to have been deposited for filing on the next open court day If your filing requires a fee, please securely attach a check, do not attach cash to your documents. If you want an endorsed-filed copy returned to you, include an extra copy of your documents and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Vallejo Civil Drop Box Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Documents deposited in the drop box between the hours of 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM are deemed to have been deposited for filing on that day. If your documents are deposited after 4:00 PM, they are deemed to have been deposited for filing on the next open court day Documents placed in the dropbox prior to 11:30 AM will be returned to Vallejo for pickup by 12 noon the following business day. If you need your documents sooner, you may request to pick them up in Fairfield. Please attach a note to inform the clerk. Your documents may be picked up in Fairfield 8 AM – 5 PM at the following locations: Old Solano Courthouse 580 Texas Street Fairfield, CA If you would like an endorsed-filed copy mailed to you, please include an extra copy, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Securely attach any fees due and do not attach cash. By Mail You may also file your documents by mailing them to the address listed above. Please allow adequate time from the date of mailing for your documents to arrive at the court and to be processed. They should be processed at least 2 days prior to your hearing so bear that in mind. If your filing requires a fee, please securely attach a check and do not attach cash to your documents. If you want an endorsed-filed copy returned to you, include an extra copy of your documents and a self-addressed stamped envelope. By Fax Solano County does not accept filings received by fax. Documents received by fax may be presented for filing in person, or by mail, with the applicable fees by a FAX filing agency, attorney’s office or another third party pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.303. Getting Case Information Online You can lookup information about your case online using Court Connect. Case File Documents You can get copies of documents in your case file by visiting the civil clerk’s office located at 580 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA and paying the copy fees ($0.50 for each 1-sided page, $1.00 for each 2-sided page). Court Hearing Transcripts You can get transcripts of your court hearings by making a request to the court reporter who was present at your hearing. You can get that information by contacting the civil clerk’s office. There will be a fee for the transcript; please ask the court reporter at the time you make your request. Please note that it can take several weeks to receive your transcript.
Civil Court Categories Make sure that you know which civil court category your case falls under. Dollar Amount The Case Is Usually A…. Under $12,500 Small claims case Up to $35,000 Limited jurisdiction civil case Over $35,000 Unlimited jurisdiction civil case You can find out more about your type of civil case by talking to a lawyer, using online information, or visiting the law library at the Hal
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