Sacramento County eFiling and Court Filing Services

Sacramento County eFiling & Court Filing Services

Sacramento County Superior Court offers eFiling for civil cases through approved Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSPs). As the state capital county, Sacramento handles a significant volume of cases including many state government-related filings.

Sacramento County eFiling Requirements

• eFiling available for civil unlimited and limited cases
• eFiling expanding to additional case types
• Attorneys encouraged to eFile for faster processing
• Self-represented litigants may eFile or file in person
• All eFiling through court-approved EFSP
• Filing fees payable electronically

Sacramento County Courthouse Locations

Legal Document Server files at all Sacramento County Superior Court locations:

• Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse – 720 9th Street
• Carol Miller Justice Center – 301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento
• William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse – 3341 Power Inn Road

Sacramento’s courthouse complex in downtown Sacramento handles the majority of civil and criminal filings. The William R. Ridgeway courthouse handles all family law matters.

Case Types We File in Sacramento County

As the state capital, Sacramento hosts venues for state government defendants (Gov. Code § 955) alongside high-volume civil, family, and criminal dockets. Legal Document Server eFiles the following matter types daily:

• Civil Unlimited & Limited — Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse.
• Family Law — William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse. Mandatory court-connected mediation for custody disputes.
• Probate & Trust — Ridgeway Courthouse, Department 129 (2nd floor).
• Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) — Schaber Courthouse civil division.
• Government & Public Entity Litigation — Sacramento is the proper venue for suits naming the State of California (Gov. Code § 955). Government tort claims require advance presentation under Gov. Code § 910.
• Small Claims & Misdemeanors — Carol Miller Justice Center.
• Criminal (felony) — Schaber Courthouse.
• Traffic — Carol Miller Justice Center.
• Juvenile Dependency & Delinquency — Ridgeway Courthouse.

Sacramento County Filing Fees (2026)

Statewide fees apply in Sacramento. The reference table below covers the filings practitioners ask about most:

Filing	Fee
Unlimited civil complaint (>$35,000)	$435
Unlimited civil first appearance / answer	$435
Unlawful detainer unlimited (>$35,000)	$435
Limited civil (>$10,000–$35,000)	$370
Limited civil (≤$10,000)	$225
Small claims (≤$1,500 / $1,501–$5,000 / $5,001–$12,500)	$30 / $50 / $75
Motion (general)	$60
Jury demand (first party per side, CCP § 631)	$150
Stipulation & order	$20

Fees are set statewide under Gov. Code §§ 70602–70617 and the Statewide Civil Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026. Sacramento Superior Court uses Tyler Technologies’ Odyssey eFileCA system. Our portal itemizes statutory court fees and ePay convenience fees before you authorize submission.

Sacramento Courthouses and Department Lookup

Legal Document Server files at every Sacramento Superior Court location:

Courthouse	Address	Handles
Gordon D. Schaber County Courthouse	720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814	Civil unlimited/limited, UD, felony criminal
William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse	3341 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826	Family law, probate (Dept. 129), juvenile dependency
Carol Miller Justice Center	301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento, CA 95826	Small claims, traffic, misdemeanors

Commonly-asked department assignments:

• Probate — Department 129 (Ridgeway, 2nd floor)
• Law & Motion (civil) — Departments 53 or 54 (Schaber)
• Unlawful detainer default calendar — rotating department (call clerk or our Sacramento desk for current assignment)

Department assignments are updated periodically by the court. For a current specific assignment, call our Sacramento desk at (800) 687-5003.

Suing the State of California in Sacramento — Filing Requirements

Sacramento is the proper venue for actions naming the State of California or its agencies under Gov. Code § 955. Before filing suit, practitioners must satisfy several statutory prerequisites:

1. Pre-suit government claim — Gov. Code §§ 905, 910. Personal injury or wrongful death claims must be presented within 6 months of accrual; other claims within 1 year. File with the Department of General Services, Government Claims Program.
2. Claim rejection clock — after DGS denial (or deemed rejection at 45 days), you have 6 months to file suit. Miss the window and the claim is time-barred.
3. Service on the Attorney General — complaints naming state agencies must be served on the Attorney General’s Office at 1300 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, under CCP § 416.50.
4. Caption requirements — name the specific state agency and, where required, the Director or officer in their official capacity.

Legal Document Server’s Sacramento desk coordinates claim presentation, filing at the Schaber Courthouse, and service on the Attorney General’s Office in one workflow — especially useful when the 45-day deemed-rejection clock is running.

Common Rejection Reasons in Sacramento County Filings

Sacramento Superior Court rejection triggers we see weekly — and how our pre-submission compliance review catches them before they cost you a filing day:

1. Wrong courthouse — probate or family papers filed at Schaber instead of Ridgeway are auto-rejected. We route to the correct courthouse the first time.
2. Missing Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010) — required on every initial unlimited civil filing.
3. Government claim not pleaded — complaints against state or local government entities must allege compliance with Gov. Code § 910 claim presentation; Sacramento clerks flag missing allegations.
4. UD summons format — must use SUM-130 (UD) with all-occupants language; generic SUM-100 is rejected.
5. PDF not text-searchable — Sacramento enforces the OCR/searchable PDF requirement under CRC 2.256(b)(5). Scanned-image PDFs are bounced.
6. Over-length memoranda — civil memoranda capped at 15 pages (20 for summary judgment) under CRC 3.1113(d). We page-count before submission.
7. Conformance declaration missing on /s/ signatures — CRC 2.257 declaration must accompany electronically-signed documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is eFiling mandatory in Sacramento County?

Sacramento County has been expanding its eFiling program. While eFiling is strongly encouraged, the court is transitioning toward mandatory eFiling for attorneys. Check with Legal Document Server for the latest requirements.

How does filing in Sacramento differ from other counties?

Sacramento has specific local rules and department assignments that differ from other California counties. As the state capital, the court also handles cases involving state agencies and government entities, which may have unique procedural requirements.

Does LDS cover all Sacramento courthouses?

Yes, Legal Document Server files at all Sacramento County Superior Court locations including the main courthouse downtown, Carol Miller Justice Center, and the family law courthouse on Power Inn Road.

What are the eFiling fees for Sacramento County Superior Court?

Filing fees in Sacramento County follow the statewide fee schedule set by the Judicial Council of California. A new civil unlimited complaint is approximately $435, civil limited cases start at approximately $75, and family law petitions begin at approximately $435. A per-transaction electronic filing service fee also applies. Legal Document Server calculates and displays all fees before you finalize your submission.

Where is the Sacramento County Superior Court located?

Sacramento County Superior Court operates primarily at the Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse at 720 9th Street in downtown Sacramento for civil and family law matters, the Carol Miller Justice Center at 301 Bicentennial Circle in Sacramento for criminal and traffic cases, and the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse at 3341 Power Inn Road for family law proceedings. Legal Document Server eFiles to all Sacramento court locations.

What document formats does Sacramento County accept for eFiling?

Sacramento County accepts text-searchable PDF documents for eFiling. Files must not exceed 25 MB per document. All documents should comply with California Rules of Court formatting, including standard page size, numbered lines for pleadings, and appropriate margins. Exhibits may be filed as separate PDF attachments or combined into a single document.

Can I eFile after hours in Sacramento County?

Yes, Legal Document Server accepts eFiling submissions around the clock, 7 days a week. Filings submitted before midnight receive that calendar day’s filing date upon court acceptance. The Sacramento court clerk processes eFiled documents during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, and you will receive status notifications by email as your filing is reviewed.

What case types can I eFile in Sacramento County?

Sacramento County supports eFiling for civil unlimited and limited jurisdiction cases, family law matters, probate filings, small claims, unlawful detainer actions, and name change petitions. eFiling is mandatory for attorneys in most civil and family law cases. Self-represented parties may choose to eFile or file in person at the courthouse.

Get Started with Sacramento County Filing

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