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eFiling Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / 35 MB total transaction |
Civil Limited (Mandatory) Civil Unlimited (Mandatory) Civil Complex (Mandatory) Small Claims (Mandatory for represented parties) Family (Mandatory) Probate (Mandatory) |
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Physical Filing Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / Unlimited total |
Documents exempt from eFiling |
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Courtesy Copy Delivery Maximum file size: 25 MB per document / Unlimited total |
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Court locations
| Court address | Services |
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| Wakefield Taylor Courthouse 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:00 a.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing Deadline: Before 11:00 a.m. (For delivery same court day) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline: Before 11:00 a.m. (For delivery same court day) |
| Spinetta Family Law Center 751 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:00 a.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing Deadline: Before 11:00 a.m. (For delivery same court day) Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline: Before 11:00 a.m. (For delivery same court day) |
| Richard E. Arnason Justice Center 1000 Center Drive Pittsburg, CA 94565 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:00 a.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing Deadline: Before 11:00 a.m. (For delivery same court day) Area surcharge: +$40 |
| George D. Carroll Courthouse 100 — 37th Street Richmond, CA 94805 |
eFiling Deadline: Before 11:00 a.m. (For delivery same court day) Physical Filing Deadline: Before 11:00 a.m. (For delivery same court day) Area surcharge: +$40 Courtesy Copy Delivery Deadline: Before 11:00 a.m. (For delivery next court day) Area surcharge: +$40 |
Contact information
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| Main court contact | (925) 608-1000 |
Useful resources
FAQs
Which documents are exempt from eFiling?
- Documents related to Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Civil Harassment Restraining Orders, Workplace Violence Restraining Orders and Gun Violence Restraining Orders*
- Bonds and undertakings
- Bench warrants
- Petitions for Name Change
- Documents submitted provisionally under seal pending a motion to seal
- Challenges under Code of Civil Procedure §§ 170.1/170.3 and 170.6
- Ex Parte Motions and Oppositions
Plus, others depending on the case type. View the full list here>>
DeleteHow are proposed orders handled?
Proposed orders can be eFiled as separate PDFs in the same transaction as other documents. Signed orders will be mailed back to the filer.
Proposed orders after a hearing should be emailed to the department in Microsoft Word format to enable the judge to edit the order.
DeleteAre courtesy copies required?
Generally, courtesy copies are not accepted in Contra Costa Superior Court unless they have been specifically ordered by a judge.
DeleteHow should documents conditionally under seal be filed?
The Motion to File a Document Under seal should be eFiled with the redacted version of the documents in question.
"The unredacted copies of documents which the party seeks to file under seal should not be eFiled. They should be attached to a conformed copy of the electronically filed motion or application and then submitted directly to the courtroom.”
DeleteHow should documents ordered under seal be filed?
Documents ordered under seal must be eFiled. Choose the "Confidential" option when adding the document.
"Unredacted copies should be attached to a conformed copy of the electronically filed motion or application and submitted directly to the courtroom."
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