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Sutter Superior Court
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Eviction / unlawful detainer court information — Sutter Superior Court (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
The official court page specifically describes this subject and its available information. Consult its current instructions for your situation.
- Availability · Local Unlawful Detainer — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
- You must give the tenant an appropriate written notice prior to initiating a case with the court. There are several types of notices available at office supply stores and if you are uncertain as to what type, you should obtain legal assistance or check www.courts.ca.gov. You may be required to provide proof of service to the judge if you go to trial.
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You must give the tenant an appropriate written notice prior to initiating a case with the court. There are several types of notices available at office supply stores and if you are uncertain as to what type, you should obtain legal assistance or check www.courts.ca.gov. You may be required to provide proof of service to the judge if you go to trial.
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297ec6f1bd69a40b - Availability · Local Unlawful Detainer — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
- A copy of the Summons and Complaint must be served on each defendant (tenant). You cannot do this yourself but may be done by the sheriff, a legal process server or someone over the age of 18 who is not a party to the action. A Proof of Service must be completed and filed with the court.
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Case-type main content, reviewed paragraph 3
A copy of the Summons and Complaint must be served on each defendant (tenant). You cannot do this yourself but may be done by the sheriff, a legal process server or someone over the age of 18 who is not a party to the action. A Proof of Service must be completed and filed with the court.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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- Information & documents · Local Unlawful Detainer — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
- All unlawful detainer forms are available at www.courts.ca.gov/forms or at the Civil Division of the court for a nominal fee. Before filing with the court, you must make a copy for yourself and a copy for each party named in your complaint. Bring all originals and copies to the clerk for filing with the appropriate fee. (link to fee schedule)
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Case-type main content, reviewed paragraph 2
All unlawful detainer forms are available at www.courts.ca.gov/forms or at the Civil Division of the court for a nominal fee. Before filing with the court, you must make a copy for yourself and a copy for each party named in your complaint. Bring all originals and copies to the clerk for filing with the appropriate fee. (link to fee schedule)
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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Reviewed local Eviction / unlawful detainer subject context
All unlawful detainer forms are available at www.courts.ca.gov/forms or at the Civil Division of the court for a nominal fee. Before filing with the court, you must make a copy for yourself and a copy for each party named in your complaint. Bring all originals and copies to the clerk for filing with the appropriate fee. (link to fee schedule)
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 297ec6f1bd69a40b