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Civil Unit

Fresno Sheriff’s Office
Civil Unit
P.O. Box 1788
Fresno, CA  93717
or
2200 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA  93721
(559) 488-3131

Business Hours  9:00AM to 4:00PM     Monday through Friday
Telephone Hours 9:00AM to 3:00PM     Monday through Friday

Civil Unit in Focus

The Unit serves legal process and enforces court judgments. General process may be served by anyone over the age of 18 and not a party to the action. The Sheriff requires signed, written instructions, 2 copies of the document to be served and fees for service. A court ordered fee waiver would be accepted in lieu of fees.

The Unit WILL NOT provide any type of legal advice. All other legal assistance must be obtained from legal counsel. The Sheriff's Office cannot recommend attorneys or attorney services.

Referral Services
Attorney Referral Service (559)264-0137
Fresno Chamber of Commerce (559)495-4800
Rent Sense (559)488-3500 or 1-800-742-1011 Ext. 83500

Links
California Department of Consumer Affairs
www.dca.ca.gov

click on Publications & scroll to “Landlord” or “Tenant”.

California Courts Self-Help Center
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/

California Courts Online Forms
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms

Forms

 

Civil Process Fee Schedule

Summons & Complaint

 

$35.00

Summons & Petition

$35.00

Summons & Complaint
w/ Prejudgment claim of right

 

$35.00

Summons & Complaint
w/ Prejudgment claim of right Any & All Unknown Occupants

 

$30.00

Order to Show Cause

 

$30.00

Notice: 3 Day or 30 Day

$30.00

Claim of Plaintiff

 

$30.00

Claim of Defendant

$30.00

Order for Appearance (OX)

 

$30.00

Subpoena, Civil
Note: if subpoena is to be served on a Deputy $150.00 witness fee must be paid

 

$30.00

Bench Warrant
(effective 1/1/06)

 

$105.00

Evictions

$125.00

Notary Fee $10.00

Money Judgment-Writ of Execution

Earnings Withholding Order

 

$30.00

Bank Garnishment

$30.00

3rd Party, Monies Due, Contract Monies, etc.

 

$30.00

8 Hour Keeper-Place of Business

 

$205.00

48 Hour Keeper
Seize Inventory

 

$915.00

Demand / Till Tap

$85.00

Vehicle Levy-Passenger
Seize & Sell

 

$1000.00

Vehicle Levy-Commercial

 

$1200.00

Writ of Possession, Personal Property

 

$85.00

Real Property
Levy & Sell

 

$1000.00

Real Property
Levy Only

 

$175.00

Personal Property
Levy & Sell

 

$300.00

Claim & Delivery / Writ of Possession   $200.00
Writ of Attachment / Real Property   $200.00
Writ of Attachment / Garnishment   $30.00
Note: We do not refund on cancelled or not served documents