Claims 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 no later than six (6) months after the occurrence out of which the claim(s) arose. All other claims must be filed no later than one (1) year after the occurrence out of which the claim(s) arose (California Government Code Section 911.2).

Presentation of a false claim is a felony (California Penal Code Section 72).

Claim for Damages forms are available via link below or may be obtained 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, 133KB)

Claims must be submitted by mail or in person to:

Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Hall of Records
2281 Tulare Street, Room 301
Fresno, CA 93721

Claims are not accepted by e-mail or fax.

All claims are processed by the County’s Risk Management division. For questions about the claims process or the status of a submitted claim, please contact Risk Management at (559) 600-1850 or HRRiskManagement@FresnoCountyCA.gov.