Civil
The Sheriff's Office Civil Unit assists citizens by enforcing civil court judgments and serving documents related to civil court processes; such as levies, evictions, restraining orders and attachments to real and personal property. A Senior Sheriff's Technician will process legal paperwork for service and schedule evictions. Civil/Coroner Detectives will personally serve documents and effectuate evictions.
Please Note: The Sheriff's Office Civil Staff, although highly trained, are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice. You are always encouraged to consult an attorney specializing in civil matters for help. The Civil Division will not accept legal process that has been altered with correction fluid/tape.
Personnel is available to answer process related questions during regular business hours at:
Placerville Office
(530) 621-5665
200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, CA 95667
Open Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Closed for lunch from 11:30AM to 12:30PM
South Lake Tahoe Office
(530) 573-3014
1360 Johnson Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Open Monday through Friday 08:00AM to 4:00PM
Closed for lunch from 11:30AM to 12:30PM
Civil Resources, Information and Links
El Dorado County Law Library Placerville 550 Main St. Suite A
Placerville, CA 95667
El Dorado County Law Library South Lake Tahoe 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Senior Legal Services Spring St
Placerville, CA 95667
530-621-6154
800-510-2020
Submit Your Service Request
Welcome to our online civil service submission page! To submit via this venue, please read the instructions below:
Use a California Judicial Council Instruction for all service requests except wage garnishment.
Wage Garnishment forms
Real Property Levy form (optional)
Next, submit your packet, including Instruction Forms, Service Documents, and Fee Waiver (if you have one) here: edsocivil@edso.org
Civil Staff will review your packet during business hours and contact you with fee and payment information. Once your submission payment is received and processed, we will attempt service of your packet.
Frequently Asked Questions
As a landlord, how do I evict a tenant?
A Guide for Landlords and Tenants
To determine if your case is a Small Claims or Limited Civil, view the California Courts guidelines .
A Deputy Sheriff will perform an eviction only after a court order and writ have been issued.
Someone owes me money. How can I collect?
To determine if your case is a Small Claims or Limited Civil, view the California Courts guidelines .
I have a judgment against an individual or entity, How can I collect?
A Writ authorizes and commands the Sheriff to take action on the debt. There are several methods to collect judgment through the Sheriff's Office:
- Attach Wages
- Levy (seize) Bank Accounts
- Attach Real and Personal Property
- For a guide and more ways to collect your judgment, visit the California Courts Self-Help Guide .
Once you obtain your Writ and decide how you want to collect, the Sheriff's Civil Unit can help you proceed.
My wages are being attached! How can I reduce or stop the garnishment?
Your employer was given a packet of paperwork for you when the garnishment was served. Read your packet carefully and completely. You may be eligible for a Claim of Exemption.
The Claim of Exemption form is available online.
The Claim of Exemption must be accompanied by a Financial Statement .
My bank account has been levied! How can I contest this?
The Sheriff's Civil Unit mailed you a packet when your bank account was levied. If you did not receive a packet, we most likely do not have your current address. If you did not receive a packet, call the Sheriff's Civil Unit as soon as possible.
The packet contains information regarding exemptions. Read your packet carefully and completely. If you qualify for a Claim of Exemption, there is a time limit to apply. Refer to your packet for details.
The Claim of Exemption form (not for wage garnishment) is available online.