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- California Courts Videos: evidence, objections, testimony, domestic violence, civil harassment, small claims, and ADR
- Small Claims (English, Russian, Spanish)
- Eviction (English, Russian, Spanish)
- Contra Costa County Court Videos: Paternity, Custody, and Child Support
- Sacramento County Court Videos: small claims and unlawful detainer (in English, Russian and Spanish)
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Changing Your Name
Name Change Workshop (27:44)
Explains how to complete the legal forms to change your name, and what steps to take after you file. (Click here for written instructions and samples)
Civil Cases
Completing Your Case Management Statement (48:54)
Provides background on the Case Management Program and explains how to fill out the forms.
Note: a new page has been added to the forms, which is not yet covered in the video. The Law Library's new Step-by-Step Guide to filling out your Case Management Statement includes the latest information.
How to Find a Tentative Ruling (2:29)
Demonstrates how to find a tentative ruling in your case from the court's website.
How to Find Your Case / Cómo Encontrar su Caso
In English (2:19)
In this presentation, you will learn how to find your case on the Sacramento County Superior Court's website. You can use the court's website to read and print all documents filed in your case.
En español (3:26)
En esta presentación, usted aprenderá cómo encontrar su caso en la página web de la Corte Superior del Condado de Sacramento. Puede utilizar la página web del tribunal para leer e imprimir todos los documentos presentados en su caso.
How to Serve Court Papers by Mail (7:32)
Explains how to serve documents by mail and provides instructions for completing the Proof of Service by Mail form. (Click here for written instructions and samples.)
Personal Service of Court Papers (11:45)
Explains the requirements for proper personal service of court papers. Includes animated demonstrations of proper personal service.
If You Understand Football / Si Entiende el Fútbol
In English: If You Understand Football, You Can Make Sense of Court Cases (2:33)
This presentation explains the different stages of a civil lawsuit by comparing them to the progress of a football game.
En español: Si Ud. Entiende el Fútbol, Ud. Puede Desifrar los Casos de la Corte Civil (2:52)
Esta presentación explica las diferentes etapas de un caso civil mediante la comparación de que el progreso de un partido de fútbol.
Cease and Desist Letter / Carta de Cesar y Desistir
In English (2:33)
In this presentation, you will learn how to use a “cease and desist letter” to prevent creditors from harassing you.
En español (2:52)
En esta presentación, usted aprenderá a utilizar una “carta de cesar y desistir” para evitar que los acreedores lo acosen.
See You in Court! How to Start a Civil Lawsuit in Sacramento (1:37:39) (video)
Describes the steps of writing, filing and serving a civil complaint in Sacramento County.
Court System: Who Are the Players? What Do They Do? (1:07:25) (video)
Judge Jaime R. Roman, Court Clerk Julie Jackson, Court Attendee Michelle Jeremiah, and Court Recorder Jean Smart, all of Sacramento County Superior Court, discuss the roles of various court personnel.
Small Claims Court Process (1:36:38) (video)
This SCPLL video discusses jurisdictional issues; improper or no proof of service; subpoena of bank or personal records v.s. privacy rights; countersuits; getting a judgment; appealing a judgment; collecting on a judgment; exemption claims; release of satisfaction on a judgment, and more.
Enforcement of Judgments
Enforcement of Judgments (Videos are in MP4 format and compressed (.zip) for download. Windows Media Player 12 or Apple Quicktime may be required to view videos.)
Part 1: Introduction (7:12)
Part 2: Determine Amount Owed (12:37)
Part 3: Finding Assets (13:29)
Part 4a: Choose Your Weapons(s) (20:36)
Part 4b: Handling Claims of Exemption (18:17)
This twice sold-out class, videotaped the third time, covers the most successful methods of collection, including obtaining an earnings withholding order and bank levy. Applications and Orders for Appearance and Examination, used to examine the judgment debtor in court to identify assets; and Abstracts of Judgment, used to place a lien against the judgment debtor’s real property; are also covered, as is how to calculate interest on judgments, renew a judgment, and file an Acknowledgment of Satisfaction of Judgment.
Expunging Criminal Record
Expunging Your Criminal Conviction (41:08)
Explains how to ask the court to dismiss your convictions and expunge your record. You will learn how to obtain and read your criminal record, and how to complete the necessary forms.(Click here for written instructions and samples.)
Becoming a Conservator
With Heart: Understanding Conservatorship (23:58) (Alameda County)
Satisfies Sacramento County's requirement that prospective conservators view an approved videotaped presentation on the duties and responsibilities of conservators. (Local Rule 4.40).
Sacramento County local form:
Verification that Video Tape of Conservator's Duties has been Viewed (PR-E-LP-020)
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