Claim for Damages

Claims against the County of Fresno must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

Claims for bodily injury or death, damage to personal property or damage to growing crops must be filed not later than six months after the occurrence out of which the claim(s) arose. All other claims must be filed not later than one year after the occurrence out of which the claim(s) arose. (Reference: CA Government Code Section 911.2)

Presentation of a false claim is a felony. (Reference: CA Penal Code Section 72)

A claim form is available below or may be picked up at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Attach any bills for medical treatment and expenses and any estimates or bills for personal property damage to the completed form.

Claim for Damages Form(PDF, 48KB)