Judge Jennifer Trimble

Applies to

Declaration for default judgment by court

Box 8 must identify the form attached as proof of service of the notice.

Applies to

Civil case cover sheet

A plaintiff must file the Civil Case Cover Sheet with the first paper in a civil action or proceeding, subject to the stated statutory exceptions, and failure to do so may result in sanctions.

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Civil case cover sheet

Items 1 through 6 of the Civil Case Cover Sheet must be completed.

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Written response

A copy of the written response must be served on the plaintiff when the response is filed.

Service

Mail to all parties

After having the parties served by mail with the Request/Counter-Request to Set Case for Trial—Unlawful Detainer, (form UD-150), have the person who mailed the form UD-150 complete this Proof of Service by Mail. An unsigned copy of the Proof of Service by Mail should be completed and served with form UD-150. Give the Request/Counter-Request to Set Case for Trial—Unlawful Detainer (form UD-150) and the completed Proof of Service by Mail to the clerk for filing.

Before filing an eviction action, the landlord must properly serve the tenant with a 3-day, 30-day, 60-day, or 90-day notice.

Applies to

Case initiation documents

A filing fee must be paid when the initiating documents are filed.

Fee

$240

Applies to

Case initiation documents

The filing fee is $240 when requesting up to $10,000 in back rent or damages.

Fee

$385

Applies to

Case initiation documents

The filing fee is $385 when requesting between $10,000 and $25,000 in back rent or damages.

A tenant served by substitute service or nailing and mailing receives an additional 10 days to file an answer.

Service of the Prejudgment Claim of Right to Possession extends the waiting period before proceeding by 10 days.

An individual served with a Prejudgment Claim of Right to Possession has 10 days to file the claim with the court.