Civil Court covers both large and small claims lawsuits.  There are a variety of different types of suits in both categories.  If the claim involves money or property worth over $10,000, it is considered a large claim and if it is worth under $10,000, it is considered a small claim.  Civil matters can include:

• Declaratory judgments,
• Appeals from government agency decisions,
• Evictions,
• Foreclosures,
• Liens,
• Name Changes,
• Torts and Restraining Orders

For additional information, see the list of classification codes

E-filing is mandatory for attorneys and large volume filers in the following case types: 

• Civil (CV)
• Construction Liens (CL)
• Condominium Liens (CO)
• Foreign Judgments (FJ)
• Hospital Liens (HL)
• Other Liens (OL)
• Small Claims (SC)
• Transcript of Judgment (TJ)

Foreign Subpoena

Restraining Orders

Small Claims Court

Subpoenas

Supplemental Court Commissioners

For Case-type specific information, please see the Civil or Small Claims pages. 

For answers to frequently asked Civil/Small Claims questions Civil/Small Claims FAQs.

All filings and requests received require a self addressed stamped envelope to return incorrect and/or processed paperwork and receipts to you.  Please ensure all required documents are properly notarized before filing with the court.