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From August 17, 2026, all ex parte hearing requests e-mailed to crc_civil@stanct.org with the department number and “Ex Parte Hearing Request” in the subject line and the case name, the case number and a contact phone number in the body of the email, a courtroom clerk then contacting the requester for additional details; documents placed in the Drop Box and stamped up to and including 4:00 p.m. filed as of the date received and stamped, those stamped after 4:00 p.m. filemarked the following day, the Drop Box open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the Civil Division (801 10th Street, 4th floor, Modesto) handling civil, probate estates and trusts, civil harassments and name changes, and Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer matters handled at the Turlock location; and limited jurisdiction for a total amount in controversy of $35,000 or less, unlimited for more than $35,000.
California > Fifth Appellate District > Stanislaus County > Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus
Effective August 17, 2026, all ex parte hearing requests must be emailed to crc_civil@stanct.org. Please include the department number and “Ex Parte Hearing Request” in the subject line. In the body of the email, please include: 1) Case name; 2) Case number; and 3) Contact phone number. A courtroom clerk will contact you at their earliest convenience to obtain additional details regarding the request. Civil Division Matters The Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus Civil Division handles civil, probate estates and trusts, civil harassments, and name changes. Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer matters are handled in our Turlock location. Dropbox Documents placed in the Drop Box and received stamped after 4:00 p.m. will be filemarked the following day and documents stamped up to and including 4:00 p.m. will be filed as of the date received and stamped. See Document Guidelines for filing in the Drop Box. Fees The statewide fee schedule is posted on the California Courts website at: http://www.courts.ca.gov/7646.htm. Jurisdiction Limited: Total amount in controversy is $35,000 or less. Unlimited: Total amount in controversy is over $35,000. Legal Advice State law prohibits Court staff from providing legal advice, including which forms to use or how to complete the forms. If you need legal advice, you should consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research. The Stanislaus County Law Library is located at 1101 13th Street, Modesto, California. You can also visit the Self-Help Center at the California Courts website at www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm. The information posted on this website is not intended to constitute legal advice or to take the place of the assistance of competent legal counsel. You should speak to an attorney of your choice for specific information about the facts of your case and your rights. Contact information 801 10th Street, 4th floor Modesto, CA 95354 M – F, 8:15am a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Drop Box: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Phone: (209) 530-3100 Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m.–3 p.m. Email: Civil.Requests@stanct.org
Effective August 17, 2026, all ex parte hearing requests must be emailed to crc_civil@stanct.org. Please include the department number and “Ex Parte Hearing Request” in the subject line. In the body of the email, please include: 1) Case name; 2) Case number; and 3) Contact phone number. A courtroom clerk will contact you at their earliest convenience to obtain additional details regarding the requ
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