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Civil County Superior Court Case Information Cover Sheet

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CASE INFORMATION COVER SHEET

CASE TYPE 2

________________________ COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

Please Note: Public information in court files and pleadings may be posted on a public Web site.

Case Number    Case Title

Attorney Name    Bar Membership Number

Please check one category that best describes this case for indexing purposes. Accurate case indexing not only saves time in docketing new cases, but helps in forecasting needed judicial resources. Cause of action definitions are listed on the back of this form. Thank you for your cooperation.

APPEAL/REVIEW

Administrative Law Review (ALR 2)

Appeal of a Department of Licensing Revocation (DOL 2)

Civil, Non-Traffic (LCA 2)

Civil, Traffic (LCI 2)

CONTRACT/COMMERCIAL

Breach of Contract (COM 2)

Commercial Contract (COM 2)

Commercial Non-Contract (COL 2)

Third Party Collection (COL 2)

PROTECTION ORDER

Civil Harassment (HAR 2)

Domestic Violence (DVP 2)

Extreme Risk Protection Order (XRP 2)

Foreign Protection Order (FPO 2)

Sexual Assault Protection (SXP 2)

Stalking (STK 2)

Vulnerable Adult Protection (VAP 2)

JUDGMENT

Abstract Only (ABJ 2)

Foreign Judgment (FJU 2)

Judgment, Another County (ABJ 2)

Judgment, Another State (FJU 2)

Tax Warrant (TAX 2)

Transcript of Judgment (TRJ 2)

OTHER COMPLAINT/PETITION

Action to Compel/Confirm Private Binding Arbitration (MSC 2)

Change of Name (CHN 2)

Petition for Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity (CRP2)

Deposit of Surplus Funds (MSC 2)

Emancipation of Minor (EOM 2)

Injunction (INJ 2)

Interpleader (MSC 2)

Malicious Harassment (MHA 2)

Minor Settlement (No guardianship) (MST 2)

Petition for Civil Commitment (Sexual Predator) (PCC 2)

Property Damage-Gangs (PRG 2)

Restoration of Firearms Rights (RFR2)

Public Records Act (PRA 2)

Relief from Duty to Register (RDR2)

School District – Required Action Plan (SDR 2)

Seizure of Property from Commission of Crime (SPC 2)

Seizure of Property Resulting from a Crime (SPR 2)

Subpoenas (MSC 2)

PROPERTY RIGHTS

Condemnation (CON 2)

Foreclosure (FOR 2)

Land Use Petition (LUP 2)

Property Fairness (PFA 2)

Quiet Title (QTI 2)

Unlawful Detainer (UND 2)

TORT, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Hospital (MED 2)

Medical Doctor (MED 2)

Other Health Care Professional (MED 2)

TORT, MOTOR VEHICLE

Death (TMV 2)

Non-Death Injuries (TMV 2)

Property Damage Only (TMV 2)

Victims of Motor Vehicle Theft (VVT 2)

TORT, NON-MOTOR VEHICLE

Asbestos (PIN 2)

Other Malpractice (MAL 2)

Personal Injury (PIN 2)

Products Liability (TTO 2)

Property Damage (PRP 2)

Wrongful Death (WDE 2)

WRIT

Habeas Corpus (WHC 2)

Mandamus (WRM 2)

Restitution (WRR 2)

Review (WRV 2)

Miscellaneous Writs (WMW 2)

IF YOU CANNOT DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE CATEGORY, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CAUSE OF ACTION BELOW.

CASE TYPES 3 - 6

___________________________ COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

Case Number    Case Title

Attorney Name    Bar Membership Number

Please check one category that best describes this case for indexing purposes. Accurate case indexing not only saves time in docketing new cases, but helps in forecasting needed judicial resources. Cause of action definitions are listed on the back of this form. Thank you for your cooperation.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Annulment/Invalidity (INV 3)

Child Custody (CUS 3)

Committed Intimate Relationship (CIR 3)

Dissolution with Children (DIC 3)

Dissolution with no Children (DIN 3)

Dissolution of Domestic Partnership with Children (DPC 3)

Dissolution of Domestic Partnership with No Children (DPN 3)

Foreign Judgment (FJU 3)

Invalidity-Domestic Partnership (INP 3)

Legal Separation (SEP 3)

Legal Separation-Domestic Partnership (SPD 3)

Mandatory Wage Assignment (MWA 3)

Modification (MOD 3)

Modification: Support Only (MDS 3)

Out-of-State Custody (OSC 3)

Parenting Plan/Child Support (PPS 3)

Reciprocal, Respondent in County (RIC 3)

Reciprocal, Respondent Out of County (ROC 3)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ANTIHARASSMENT

Confidential Name Change (CHN 5)

MENTAL ILLNESS

Alcohol/Drug Treatment (ALT 6)

Mental Illness-Adult (MI 6)

Mental Illness-Juvenile (MIJ 6)

Mental Illness-Other Venue (MIO 6)

Mental Illness-Family Petition (MIF 6)

ADOPTION/PARENTAGE

Adoption (ADP 5)

Confidential Intermediary (MSC 5)

Initial Pre-Placement Report (PPR 5)

Modification (MOD 5)

Parentage (PAT 5)

Parentage/URESA/UIFSA (PUR 5)

Relinquishment (REL 5)

(Title 26)Termination of Parent-Child Relationship (TER 5)

PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP

Absentee (ABS 4)

Disclaimer (DSC 4)

Estate (EST 4)

Foreign Will (FNW 4)

Guardianship (GDN 4)

Guardianship/Estate (G/E 4)

Guardianship of the Estate (GDE 4)

Guardianship of the Person (GDP 4)

Limited Guardianship (LGD 4)

Limited Guardianship of the Estate (LGE 4)

Limited Guardianship of the Person (LGP 4)

Minor Guardianship (MGD 4)

Minor Settlement (With guardianship) (MST 4)

Non-Probate Notice to Creditors (NNC 4)

Sealed Will Repository (SWR 4)

Trust/Estate Dispute Resolution (TDR 4)

Trust (TRS 4)

Will Only (WLL 4)

If you cannot determine the appropriate category, please describe the cause of action below.

Please Note: Public information in court files and pleadings may be posted on a public Web site.

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What the Civil County Superior Court Case Information Cover Sheet Is

The Civil County Superior Court Case Information Cover Sheet is a clerical form filed with an initial civil complaint that summarizes key case data for court intake and case management. It identifies parties, case type or cause of action, related case numbers, filing county and judge assignment preferences where applicable. Courts use the cover sheet to route cases to the appropriate calendar, clerk division, or alternative dispute resolution track and to capture statistical and calendaring information. Completing the sheet accurately helps prevent processing delays, misclassification, or misdirected service.

Why the Cover Sheet Matters for Court Processing

A correct cover sheet speeds clerk processing, ensures proper case routing, and provides the court with the procedural context needed for scheduling and assignment. Accurate entries reduce risk of returned filings and administrative delays.

Why the Cover Sheet Matters for Court Processing

Who Typically Completes This Cover Sheet

The cover sheet is completed by the filing party or their attorney when a civil complaint, petition, or similar initiating document is submitted to superior court.

  • Plaintiffs and their counsel completing initial civil filing information for case routing and service
  • Pro se litigants submitting complaints without counsel who must supply accurate party and contact details
  • Court clerks and intake staff who review entries to assign case numbers and judge or calendar placement

Clerks, calendar staff, and judges rely on the information to set case type, venue, and management priorities.

Step-by-Step: Completing the Cover Sheet

Follow the sequence below when preparing the cover sheet to pair it correctly with your filing and supporting documents.

  • 01
    Prepare Complaint: Draft and finalize the civil complaint or petition before completing the cover sheet.
  • 02
    Fill Cover Sheet: Enter party names, cause of action, venue, and contact information on the cover sheet.
  • 03
    Attach Documents: Attach the cover sheet as the first page or separate cover to the complaint packet per local rule.
  • 04
    File with Court: Submit the complaint and cover sheet through electronic filing or clerk counter, and pay applicable fees.

Typical E-filing Workflow Settings for the Cover Sheet

Configure your e-filing or document workflow so the cover sheet is included and mapped to docket metadata fields.

Field Configuration
Case Type Map to court case-type dropdown (civil, contract, tort, etc.)
Party Names Auto-extract from complaint caption or enter manually
Filing County Select county to determine local rule set and fee schedule
Cover Sheet Placement Place as first page or attach as separate PDF per court rule

How the Cover Sheet Moves Through Court Intake

The cover sheet provides metadata used by clerks and case management systems; the intake path depends on filing method and local procedures.

  • Electronic Filing: E-filed cover sheet populates court docket metadata upon successful upload.
  • In-Person Filing: Clerk verifies entries, assigns a case number, and stamps the cover sheet.
  • Clerk Review: Staff confirm venue, cause of action, and fee payment for processing.
  • Assignment: Case is routed to the correct division, judge, or ADR calendar as applicable.

Key Data and Security Considerations

Encryption: AES-256 at rest; TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit
Access Controls: Role-based permissions and SSO options
Audit Trail: Detailed timestamps, IP addresses, and action logs
Compliance: Supports ESIGN, UETA, SOC 2 Type II
HIPAA: BAA available for protected health information
Digital Signatures: PKI and advanced options for regulatory needs

Consequences of Inaccurate or Missing Cover Sheet Data

Processing Delay: Case may be held or administratively delayed
Misclassification: Wrong calendar or judge assignment
Returned Filing: Clerk may reject incomplete submissions
Service Issues: Incorrect parties can impede service of process
Fee Discrepancy: Underpayment can halt filing acceptance
Statutory Risk: Missed deadlines can cause dismissal

Common Pitfalls People Make When Preparing the Cover Sheet

  • Using party nicknames or initials that do not match the complaint, which causes identity mismatches during service and docketing
  • Choosing an incorrect cause of action or generic descriptor that leads to misrouting and incorrect calendaring decisions
  • Failing to include all defendants or related case numbers, resulting in separate matters that should be consolidated later
  • Submitting the cover sheet as a separate unlabeled attachment instead of as the designated cover page required by local rule

Illustrative Use Cases

Two common scenarios show how a properly completed cover sheet reduces administrative friction and supports timely case handling.

Unlawful Detainer Filing

When a landlord files an unlawful detainer, the cover sheet lists eviction as the cause.

  • The clerk assigns an accelerated track.
  • Accurate contact details and cause selection speed hearing assignment and minimize holdovers that can occur with misclassified filings.

Complex Commercial Dispute

A plaintiff brings a multi-party breach of contract suit involving related cases.

  • The cover sheet lists related docket numbers.
  • Proper linkage on the cover sheet enables consolidation, coordinated discovery schedules, and prevents duplicate filing fees and misaligned calendars.

Practical Tips for Accurate and Efficient Completion

Adopt these habits to reduce clerk corrections and avoid processing setbacks when filing.

Verify Names
Confirm full legal names against government IDs or corporate formation documents. Consistent naming prevents service and identity issues and supports accurate docketing.
Match Documents
Ensure the cover sheet contents mirror the complaint, exhibits, and any filing fees. Discrepancies can lead to rejections or additional clerk inquiries.
Use Local Templates
Download and use the county-specific cover sheet template where provided. Local templates reflect required fields and reduce the chance of omission.
Keep Copies
Retain an electronic and paper copy of the signed cover sheet and the completed filing packet for your records and potential future audits.

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Common Timing Considerations for Civil Filings

Key deadlines and timing expectations that interact with initial filing and subsequent events in civil cases.

Initial Filing:

Submit the complaint and cover sheet together at the time of filing with the clerk.

Service of Process:

Serve defendants per state service rules; failure to serve can delay proceedings.

Response Deadlines:

Defendant deadlines to respond vary by jurisdiction—often 20 to 30 days after service.

Case Management:

Early case management conferences may be scheduled based on the cover sheet classification.

Fee Payment:

Pay filing fees at submission; unpaid fees can result in administrative holds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about completing and submitting the Civil County Superior Court Case Information Cover Sheet.


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