Official court and local filing information
Sacramento bankruptcy court
Bankruptcy cases filed in Sacramento go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California, not a Sacramento County court. The clerk's office is in the Robert T. Matsui U.S. Courthouse at 501 I Street, Suite 3-200, Sacramento, CA 95814. The court lists public office hours as 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.
Verify today's hours, security and access with the court
| Address | 501 I Street, Suite 3-200, Sacramento, CA 95814 |
|---|---|
| Telephone | (916) 930-4400 |
| Public hours | 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Friday, except federal holidays; verify before traveling |
| Building access | Visitors pass through security. ADA access is available. No public parking in the building; metered street parking is nearby. |
Details from the official Sacramento court location page, checked October 1, 2026. Court details can change.
Where do I file if I live near Sacramento?
California has four federal bankruptcy districts. The Eastern District serves Sacramento and other areas across the Central Valley. The correct district depends on federal venue rules and your residence history, not simply the nearest courthouse. Check the court's Where to File page for its current county information.
- Eastern District of CaliforniaSacramento, Fresno, Modesto and Bakersfield divisions
- Northern District of CaliforniaSan Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and Santa Rosa areas
- Central District of CaliforniaLos Angeles, Santa Ana, Riverside and other Southern California divisions
- Southern District of CaliforniaSan Diego area
Where can I find Sacramento bankruptcy forms?
The Eastern District provides chapter-specific form packages, local forms and self-represented filing information. Use the court's current forms package page. Its eSR system is not for emergency filings.