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Small Claims

  1. Guide to the Small Claims Court process and steps
  2. Guide to filing options in Alameda County Courts
  3. Instruction sheet for connecting to a remote Small Claims Court hearing, submitting evidence, calling witnesses, and more.
  4. Small Claims Court in Alameda County has a new Digital Evidence Portal where litigants can upload evidentiary documents. It is optional to use and not mandatory. The deadline to submit evidence through this portal is 3:00 PM the day before your trial. However, even if you miss this deadline, you can bring evidence to your Small Claims trial.
  5. For potential Small Claims Court scenarios, see our guide on Resolving Common Conflicts Between Students.