California · Tuolumne County

Small Claims Court in Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne 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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Tuolumne County

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

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Sonora
Superior Court of California - County of Tuolumne: Justice Center Courthouse
12855 Justice Center Drive, Sonora, CA, 95370
(209) 533-5555

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 Tuolumne County are handled at Superior Court of California - County of Tuolumne: Justice Center Courthouse in Sonora. Tuolumne County covers 17 ZIP codes, including the Big Oak Flat, Chinese Camp and Columbia areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Tuolumne County

Small claims in Tuolumne County

Small claims cases in Tuolumne County are handled by the Superior Court of California at the Justice Center Courthouse, located at 12855 Justice Center Drive in Sonora, 95370. The court serves a county population of 53,893, including residents of communities such as Columbia, Jamestown, Groveland, Twain Harte, Tuolumne, Pinecrest, and Soulsbyville, and ZIP codes including 95310, 95321, 95327, 95379, and 95383. The claim limit in small claims is $12,500. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by phone at (209) 533-5555, and information is posted at https://www.tuolumne.courts.ca.gov/. Electronic filing is available. Tuolumne County lies near Calaveras County, Mariposa County, and Alpine County, and cases arising in those nearby counties are matters for their own courts. Filing, scheduling, and hearings for small claims matters within Tuolumne County take place through this courthouse in Sonora.

Where Tuolumne County hears these cases

Superior Court of California - County of Tuolumne: Justice Center Courthouse

12855 Justice Center Drive, Sonora, CA 95370
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Tuolumne County at a glance

Population53,893
Court sits inSonora
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county17
Towns and cities16
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Tuolumne County

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

Big Oak Flat, Chinese Camp, Columbia, Groveland, Jamestown, La Grange, Long Barn, Mi Wuk Village, Moccasin, Pinecrest, Sonora, Soulsbyville, Standard, Strawberry, Tuolumne, Twain Harte.

ZIP codes:

9530595309953109531495321953279532995335953469534795364953709537295373953759537995383

Tuolumne County in context

Tuolumne County is the 43rd most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 53,893 residents. Superior Court of California - County of Tuolumne: Justice Center Courthouse, in Sonora, is about 11 miles from the Calaveras County courthouse in San Andreas and 20 miles from the Mariposa County courthouse in Mariposa.

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 Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne 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

Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne: Justice Center Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Superior Court of California - County of Tuolumne: Justice Center Courthouse, 12855 Justice Center Drive, Sonora, CA 95370. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (209) 533-5555.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Big Oak Flat, Chinese Camp, Columbia, Groveland, Jamestown, La Grange, Long Barn, Mi Wuk Village, Moccasin, Pinecrest, Sonora, Soulsbyville, Standard, Strawberry, Tuolumne, Twain Harte.

Official sources

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

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