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Rules and Forms
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1. Forms - for help finding a form see the Form Tips page
    
   • Local Forms: Click here to go to the local forms page on the Court's main website, where local civil forms can be found.
      
   • State Forms: Click here to go to state forms page on the Judicial Council website.
     
     Tip: use the dropdown box on the state forms page to choose the type of form you want, or to display all forms by name or number.

Get help filing out forms! Click here to find out about "EZ Legal File" - an online interactive (question/answer) free form generator for Unlawful Detainer (eviction) and other forms.

2. Rules
   
   Rules are procedures the Court requires parties to follow when they start a Court case. Counties may have local rules in addition to the state rules.
    
   • Local Rules: Click here to go to local civil rules.
      
   • State Rules: Click here to go to the state rules.