California · Mariposa County

Small Claims Court in Mariposa 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 Mariposa 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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Mariposa County

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Mariposa
Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa: Civil/Small Claims
5088 Bullion St, Mariposa, CA, 95338

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 Mariposa County are handled at Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa: Civil/Small Claims in Mariposa. Mariposa County covers 8 ZIP codes, including the Catheys Valley, Coulterville and El Portal areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

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

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Filing in Mariposa County

Small claims in Mariposa County

Small claims cases in Mariposa County, California are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa: Civil/Small Claims, located at 5088 Bullion St in the town of Mariposa, 95338. The claim limit in small claims is $12,500. The court serves a county of 17,048 residents, including the communities of Catheys Valley, Coulterville, El Portal, Fish Camp, Hornitos, Mariposa, Midpines, and Yosemite National Park, and covers ZIP codes such as 93623, 95306, 95311, 95318, 95325, 95345, and 95389. Mariposa County lies near Madera County, Tuolumne County, and Merced County. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The clerk can be reached at (209) 966-2005, and a Small Claims Advisor is available at (209) 742-5322. The court accepts electronic filing. Additional information about the court is posted at https://www.mariposa.courts.ca.gov/.

Where Mariposa County hears these cases

Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa: Civil/Small Claims

5088 Bullion St, Mariposa, CA 95338
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Mariposa County at a glance

Population17,048
Court sits inMariposa
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county8
Towns and cities8
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Mariposa County

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

Catheys Valley, Coulterville, El Portal, Fish Camp, Hornitos, Mariposa, Midpines, Yosemite National Park.

ZIP codes:

9362395306953119531895325953389534595389

Mariposa County in context

Mariposa County is the 53rd most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 17,048 residents. Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa: Civil/Small Claims, in Mariposa, is about 18 miles from the Madera County courthouse in Madera and 20 miles from the Tuolumne County courthouse in Sonora.

Nearby counties

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Mariposa 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 Mariposa County

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

Mariposa 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, County of Mariposa: Civil/Small Claims.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa: Civil/Small Claims, 5088 Bullion St, Mariposa, CA 95338. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (209) 966-2005.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Catheys Valley, Coulterville, El Portal, Fish Camp, Hornitos, Mariposa, Midpines, Yosemite National Park.

Official sources

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

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