California · Plumas County

Small Claims Court in Plumas 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 Plumas 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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Plumas County

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

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Quincy
Plumas Superior Court
520 Main Street Room 104, Quincy, CA, 95971
(530) 283-6305

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 Plumas County are handled at Plumas Superior Court in Quincy. Plumas County covers 17 ZIP codes, including the Beckwourth, Belden and Blairsden Graeagle areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Plumas County

Small claims in Plumas County

Plumas County, California, with a population of 18,834, handles small claims cases through the Superior Court of California at the Plumas Superior Court in Quincy, located at 520 Main Street Room 104, 95971. The claim limit in small claims is $12,500. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached at (530) 283-6305, and information is posted at https://www.plumas.courts.ca.gov/. Electronic filing is available. The county covers communities including Chester, Greenville, Portola, Taylorsville, Blairsden Graeagle, Beckwourth, and Quincy, along with ZIP codes such as 95923, 95947, 95971, 96020, and 96122. Plumas County lies near Lassen County, Sierra County, and Butte County. The court processes small claims filings, schedules hearings, and maintains case records for matters brought within the county.

Where Plumas County hears these cases

Plumas Superior Court

520 Main Street Room 104, Quincy, CA 95971
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Plumas County at a glance

Population18,834
Court sits inQuincy
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county17
Towns and cities17
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Plumas County

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

Beckwourth, Belden, Blairsden Graeagle, Canyon Dam, Chester, Chilcoot, Clio, Crescent Mills, Greenville, Meadow Valley, Portola, Quincy, Storrie, Strawberry Valley, Taylorsville, Twain, Vinton.

ZIP codes:

9591595923959349594795956959719598095981959839598496020961039610596106961229612996135

Plumas County in context

Plumas County is the 51st most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 18,834 residents. Plumas Superior Court, in Quincy, is about 18 miles from the Lassen County courthouse in Susanville and 23 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:

Sources for Plumas County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Plumas 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 Plumas 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

Plumas 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 Plumas Superior Court.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Plumas Superior Court, 520 Main Street Room 104, Quincy, CA 95971. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (530) 283-6232.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Beckwourth, Belden, Blairsden Graeagle, Canyon Dam, Chester, Chilcoot, Clio, Crescent Mills, Greenville, Meadow Valley, Portola, Quincy, Storrie, Strawberry Valley, Taylorsville, Twain, Vinton.

Official sources

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

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