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Availability · Local Modoc County Small Claims Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

In Small Claims court, disputes are settled in a fair, quick and inexpensive manner. You may ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court; however, you may not have a lawyer represent you in court, but you may have an attorney to represent you in the appeal. The place to file a Small Claims case is at 205 S. East Street, Alturas, CA. The court clerks can answer many kinds of questions and provide the forms you need; however, they are prohibited by law from giving legal advice. Further information and publications are available at the Department of Consumer Affairs and the California Courts Self-Help Center located at www.courts.ca.gov.

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Superior Court of California, County of Modoc · Modoc Superior Court — Small Claims (opens in a new tab)

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In Small Claims court, disputes are settled in a fair, quick and inexpensive manner. You may ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court; however, you may not have a lawyer represent you in court, but you may have an attorney to represent you in the appeal. The place to file a Small Claims case is at 205 S. East Street, Alturas, CA. The court clerks can answer many kinds of questions and provide the forms you need; however, they are prohibited by law from giving legal advice. Further information and publications are available at the Department of Consumer Affairs and the California Courts Self-Help Center located at www.courts.ca.gov.

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Availability · Local Modoc County Small Claims Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

If you need additional assistance or have questions filing your claim, please contact our Self Help Facilitator, Stephen King, at (530) 233-4444 for further assistance.

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Superior Court of California, County of Modoc · Modoc Superior Court — Small Claims (opens in a new tab)

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If you need additional assistance or have questions filing your claim, please contact our Self Help Facilitator, Stephen King, at (530) 233-4444 for further assistance.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 5e18c92c0ecf200c