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Small Claims Court in Calaveras County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Calaveras County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Calaveras County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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San Andreas
Calveras County Small Claims Court
400 Government Center Dr., San Andreas, CA, 95249

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Calaveras County are handled at Calveras County Small Claims Court in San Andreas. Calaveras County covers 21 ZIP codes, including the Altaville, Angels Camp and Arnold areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Calaveras County

Small claims in Calaveras County

Residents of Calaveras County, California, a county of 46,505 people, can file small claims cases at the Calveras County Small Claims Court in San Andreas, part of the Superior Court of California. The courthouse is located at 400 Government Center Dr., San Andreas, 95249, and can be reached at (209) 754-9800 or online at http://www.calaveras.courts.ca.gov. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The claim limit in small claims is $12,500. The court serves communities across the county, including Angels Camp, Arnold, Copperopolis, Murphys, Mokelumne Hill, Valley Springs, and West Point, along with ZIP codes such as 95222, 95223, 95228, 95247, and 95252. Calaveras County lies near Amador County, Tuolumne County, and El Dorado County. Electronic filing is available, so documents can be submitted to the court without appearing in person at the courthouse in San Andreas.

Where Calaveras County hears these cases

Calveras County Small Claims Court

400 Government Center Dr., San Andreas, CA 95249
Hours
Monday to Friday8:15 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Calaveras County at a glance

Population46,505
Court sits inSan Andreas
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county21
Towns and cities20
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Calaveras County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Altaville, Angels Camp, Arnold, Avery, Burson, Campo Seco, Copperopolis, Douglas Flat, Glencoe, Hathaway Pines, Mokelumne Hill, Mountain Ranch, Murphys, Rail Road Flat, San Andreas, Vallecito, Valley Springs, Wallace, West Point, Wilseyville.

ZIP codes:

952219522295223952249522595226952289522995232952339524595246952479524895249952509525195252952549525595257

Calaveras County in context

Calaveras County is the 44th most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 46,505 residents. Calveras County Small Claims Court, in San Andreas, is about 11 miles from the Tuolumne County courthouse in Sonora and 19 miles from the El Dorado County courthouse in Cameron Park.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Calaveras County

$12,500
Maximum claim
$12,500 maximum
$30–$75
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented

Rules set by California

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Calaveras County

Filing fee
$30–$75
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Calaveras County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $12,500 for individuals, $6,250 for a business.
What does it cost to file?+
$30–$75.
Where do you file?+
At Calveras County Small Claims Court.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Calveras County Small Claims Court, 400 Government Center Dr., San Andreas, CA 95249. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (209) 754-9800.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Altaville, Angels Camp, Arnold, Avery, Burson, Campo Seco, Copperopolis, Douglas Flat, Glencoe, Hathaway Pines, Mokelumne Hill, Mountain Ranch, Murphys, Rail Road Flat, San Andreas, Vallecito, Valley Springs, Wallace, West Point, Wilseyville.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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