California · Lassen County

Small Claims Court in Lassen 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 Lassen 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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Lassen County

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Susanville
Superior Court of California - Lassen County: Hall of Justice
2610 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA, 96130
(530) 251-8205

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 Lassen County are handled at Superior Court of California - Lassen County: Hall of Justice in Susanville. Lassen County covers 15 ZIP codes, including the Bieber, Doyle and Herlong areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Lassen County

Small claims in Lassen County

Residents of Lassen County, California, a county of about 28,340 people, can file small claims cases through the Superior Court of California. Claims in small claims court are limited to $12,500. The court hears matters arising in communities across the county, including Susanville, Janesville, Westwood, Herlong, Doyle, Bieber, and Standish, and in ZIP codes such as 96130, 96114, 96137, 96113, 96109, and 96009. Cases are handled at the Superior Court of California - Lassen County: Hall of Justice, located at 2610 Riverside Dr., Susanville, 96130. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The clerk's office can be reached at (530) 251-8205, and information about the court is posted at https://www.lassen.courts.ca.gov/. The court accepts electronic filing. Lassen County lies near Plumas County, Sierra County, and Butte County, each of which is served by its own branch of the Superior Court of California.

Where Lassen County hears these cases

Superior Court of California - Lassen County: Hall of Justice

2610 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Lassen County at a glance

Population28,340
Court sits inSusanville
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county15
Towns and cities14
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Lassen County

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

Bieber, Doyle, Herlong, Janesville, Litchfield, Madeline, Milford, Nubieber, Ravendale, Standish, Susanville, Termo, Wendel, Westwood.

ZIP codes:

960099606896109961139611496117961199612196123961279612896130961329613696137

Lassen County in context

Lassen County is the 47th most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 28,340 residents. Superior Court of California - Lassen County: Hall of Justice, in Susanville, is about 18 miles from the Plumas County courthouse in Quincy and 38 miles from the Butte County courthouse in Chico.

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 Lassen 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 Lassen 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

Lassen 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 Superior Court of California - Lassen County: Hall of Justice.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Superior Court of California - Lassen County: Hall of Justice, 2610 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (530) 251-8205.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Bieber, Doyle, Herlong, Janesville, Litchfield, Madeline, Milford, Nubieber, Ravendale, Standish, Susanville, Termo, Wendel, Westwood.

Official sources

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

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