Ex parte applications will be accepted at am Monday - Friday, except court holidays. This HowTo Guide addresses the steps for filing and serving motions in general civil cases in Contra Costa County Superior Court.Unfortunately, efiling of motions in Contra Costa Superior Court is not directly available for individuals and nonregistered attorneys. You must fill out an Answer, serve the plaintiff, and file your Answer form with the court. Generally, this is due within 30 days after you were served. Resources to help attorneys learn the new e-filing system in use at the Superior Court of Contra Costa County. Get the help you need. If he won't sign, make a motion to the judge. And better still, get a lawyer to help you. Or fill use this online tool that helps you fill out answers based on how you answer the question, populating all the fields of the CARE 100 form.