Government Claim Form

Filing a Government Claim

Pursuant to the California Government Code, beginning at Section 900, any individual seeking to file a claim for money or damages against the judicial branch must first file a written government claim.

Submitting a Government Claim

While there is no established form for filing a government claim, Gov. Code Section 910 does list the items of information that must be included in the claim form.

For convenience purposes, a form for filing a government claim can be found here:

Government Claim - Judicial Branch 

After you complete and sign the government claim, you can submit it in-person, mail it to the address below, or email it to slind@sanmateocourt.org

Attn: Court Executive Officer (Claims)
Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo
Hall of Justice and Records
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063

The information included in, and omitted from, a government claim can have serious legal consequences. For instructions on how to most effectively fill out a government claim, you should consult with a qualified legal professional.