Claims Against Courts

Claims against a judicial branch entity, such as a court or judge, should be submitted as described in California Government Code section 915(c). Generally, a claim, claim amendment, or an application for leave to file a late claim shall be presented to a judicial branch entity as follows:

• Delivering or mailing it to the court executive officer, if the claim is against a superior court or a judge, court executive officer, or trial court employee.
• Delivering or mailing it to the clerk/administrator of the court of appeals, if against a court of appeals or a judge of that court.
• Delivering or mailing it to the Clerk of the Supreme Court, if against the Supreme Court or a judge of that court.
• Delivering or mailing it to the Secretariat of the Judicial Council, if against the Judicial Council or the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Please contact the court involved for further details.