Notice is hereby given that unclaimed money on deposit with or held by the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, and money covered by unclaimed, undeliverable, returned and stale dated checks, that have been held in the court’s Trust and Operation Accounts for three years or more, excluding restitution to victims, will become the property of the San Diego Superior Court effective February 16, 2025, in accordance with Government Code Section 68084.1, unless a claim is filed as outlined below:

Claims for refund of moneys listed below must be filed with the court no later than February 16, 2025.

In order to file a claim for unclaimed money, a party of interest must fill out a Request for Payment of Trust Funds (SDSC Form #CIV-180). 

The CIV-180 form can also be obtained at any one of the four Court locations.
1) Central Division - 330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 (2nd Floor-Rm 225 or 262)
2) East County Division - 250 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 (Accounting Dept)
3) North County Division - 325 South Melrose Dr., North County Annex Building, Suite 350, Vista, CA 92081 (Accounting Dept)
4) South County Division - 500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Accounting Dept)

Supporting documents should be attached to the claim and two copies of the form and supporting documents for each claim amount must be submitted.

The supporting documents must include:
• A copy of a document from the case file or microfiche of the case file showing the deposit being made or recorded.
• A copy of the court order showing disposition of funds.
• Any other supporting document(s) that authorize you to proceed on behalf of claimant.

All documents must include the claimant’s name, address, amount of claim, the grounds on which the claim is founded, and any other additional information that supports the claim.

Request for Check Reissue (Jury / Vendor ONLY)

Please refer to the PDF linked below for additional information and names.