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(d) Timing of responsive pleadings The parties may stipulate without leave of court to one 15-day extension beyond the 30-day time period prescribed for the response after service of the initial complaint.
Complaints can be made during normal business hours at most of our stations located throughout the county. If this is impractical, you may telephone the Internal Investigations Unit at (714) 834-5548. After normal business hours, complaints can be made to the Sheriff's Department Commander at (714) 647-7000.
Fill out the Summons (form SUM-100) and a Complaint. Also, fill out a Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010). Since you are the one filing a lawsuit, you're called the plaintiff. The person or company you're suing is the defendant.
The Proof of Service tells the court who was served, and when, where and how they were served. Once your server fills out and signs the Proof of Service, you must file it with the court at least 5 days before your court date.
In civil, family law, and probate matters, people may represent themselves. In small claims matters, individuals must represent themselves; attorneys are not allowed to represent anyone in a small claims matter except on appeal.
Timeline of How to File a Lawsuit Step 1: File a Complaint. Plaintiff files a complaint and summons with the local county court. Step 2: Answer Complaint. Step 3: Discovery. Step 4: Failing to Respond to Discovery. Step 5: Conclusion of Lawsuit.