Civil Unit

Effective June 1, 2020 the Civil Division window will be open to the public for all processes EXCLUDING EVICTION RELATED DOCUMENTS 

(Mon-Fri 8:00am to 4:00 PM).


Changes to IHSS Wage Garnishments effective 1/1/19


Common Services

For all other service, please call our office at phone Number 530-889-7885. When calling our office with inquires on Civil files have the Levying officer file Number ready so that we can properly identify the file.

Fees

Advanced fees are required. We require the original Writ of Execution (front and back) in all cases that a writ is needed. For personal services we require 3 copies of the documents (front and back) to be served. All service requests must come with an original letter of instruction signed by the Attorney of Record or the petitioner/plaintiff if there is no Attorney of Record.

Fee list of the most common services the Civil Division offers:

  • Auto Levy actual cost - $2000 deposit required
  • Bank levies/3rd party levies - $40 per garnishment
  • Bench Warrant fee - $50 or $140
  • Claim of Plaintiff/Defendant - $40 per person/entity
  • Eviction - $145
  • Real property levies actual cost - $2000 deposit required
  • Restraining Orders (Civil Harassment) - $40 unless fee waived by court
  • Restraining Orders (Domestic Violence) - Free
  • Summons and Complaint - $40 per person/entity
  • Wage garnishments - $35
  • Writ of attachment-real property - $200

Supporting Documents

Letters of Instruction

  1. Bench Warrant Letter of Instruction (PDF)
  2. Electronic Writ Declaration (PDF)
  3. Instruction for Service (PDF)
  4. Levy Instructions (PDF)
  5. Restraining Order Instruction (PDF)
  6. Unlawful Detainer Eviction (PDF)

Wage Garnishment

  1. Wage Garnishment (PDF)
  2. Wage Garnishment Confidential Statement (PDF)

Out of State Documents

  1. Out of State Requirements (PDF)