The Fresno County Sheriff's Civil Unit is a neutral third party; therefore, we remain impartial between each party requesting service. Unlike some counties, the Fresno County Sheriff's Civil Unit is a full-service county. Our office serves civil process in the manner prescribed by law. Civil process includes:
• Summons & complaints (2 sets to serve per person)
• Summons & petitions
• Small claims documents for a civil lawsuit (2 sets to serve per person)
• Restraining orders
• Bench warrants
• Evictions
• Any other notice or order from the courts
We also levy on wages, bank accounts, vehicles, or any asset of the judgment debtor.
The Sheriff’s Civil Unit is not connected to the civil court and we do not handle civil disputes or civil crimes. All civil disputes or civil crimes should be directed to the agency the address is assigned to (City PD/County Sheriff-not civil unit).
