Superior Court of Los Angeles County Creates New Webpage Providing Court Users Instructions for Claiming Funds
The Rightful Owner of Unclaimed Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Must Submit a Form to Claim the Funds by Feb. 20, 2026
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County has created a new page on the Court’s website with step-by-step instructions for rightful owners of unclaimed funds to claim funds held in trust by the Court.
Per Government Code 68084.1, escheatment is the process of converting unclaimed property held in trust by the Court to the Court’s Operations Fund.
The rightful owner of unclaimed funds may refer to this site for instructions on completing a form to claim the funds for fiscal year 2025-26 by Feb. 20, 2026.
How to Claim the Funds:
- Complete the appropriate Claim for Reimbursement Form:
- Claim for Reimbursement ($1,000 or Greater)
- Claim for Reimbursement (Less than $1,000)
- Submit any information relevant to support ownership of the funds, such as a court order or deposit receipt.
- Submit the required form by 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 20, 2026.
- For reference, visit or download the Court’s Escheatment List of Unclaimed Funds.
Submit Completed Forms or Questions:
Completed forms or questions may be submitted via email to escheatment@lacourt.org.
The forms and questions may also be sent to the following address:
- Superior Court of Los Angeles County
Attn: Revenue Management – Escheatment
111. N. Hill St., Room 119
Los Angeles, CA 90012
As the largest trial court in the nation, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County serves a population of almost 10 million in 36 courthouses with a jurisdiction covering over 4,000 square miles that includes 88 cities, 140 unincorporated areas and dozens of law enforcement agencies. The Court is steadfast in its mission to serve our community by providing equal access to justice through the fair, timely, and effective resolution of all cases.
You can view the full notice here.
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