Claims Against the City

Claims against the City may be submitted to the Human Resources Office. For more information, visit the Risk Management webpage or call (559) 684-4202.

Summons and Subpoenas

The Office of the City Clerk accepts service for summons and subpoenas relating to City business. The City Clerk does not accept lawsuits which names only an individual and for which the City is not named. Subpoenas for the appearance of City employees in matters related to the City as well as subpoenas for City records should be served at the City Clerk's Office. All witness and record fees required under California law must be tendered with the subpoena. Pursuant to Government Code Section 68096.1(b), the party at whose request the subpoena is issued requiring a City employee attend a civil action or proceeding as a witness shall reimburse the City the full cost incurred in paying the employee's salary or other compensation and traveling expenses for each day the employee is required to remain in attendance. The amount of $275, together with the subpoena, must be tendered to the City for each day the employee is required to remain in attendance pursuant to the subpoena. Subpoenas for City records must include a check in the amount of $15.

Direct all subpoenas to the City Clerk's Office:

• By email
• In person at the City Clerk's Office located on the second floor at City Hall, 411 E. Kern Ave, Tulare. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding observed holidays.