(b) Notice of entry of judgment Promptly upon entry of the award as a judgment, the clerk must serve notice of entry of judgment on all parties who have appeared in the case and must execute a certificate of service and place it in the court's file in the case. (Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2016.)
To do this, fill out an EJ-001 Abstract of Judgment form and take it to the clerk's office. After the clerk stamps it, record it at the County Recorder's Office in the county where the property is located. Place a lien on a business.
Basically, you need to explain the reason you are filing, what you would like to see happen (the relief you are requesting) and provide specific examples of what occurred that makes you think the judge should give you what you are asking for.
When a petition is filed, the plaintiff and the defendant are given the opportunity to settle the case privately or to use an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process rather than go to trial. The court may also provide a summary judgment. If the case goes to trial, the judge will ultimately issue a verdict.
In some circumstances, you file a petition or a motion. The court has several complaint forms that you may use in drafting your complaint. The forms are available online and at the Pro Se Intake Unit. You may also write your own complaint without using a court form.
Tells the sheriff to take action to enforce a judgment. Used with instructions to the sheriff to levy bank accounts, garnish wages, or take possession of personal property.
In some circumstances, you file a petition or a motion. The court has several complaint forms that you may use in drafting your complaint. The forms are available online and at the Pro Se Intake Unit. You may also write your own complaint without using a court form.
Pro Se Representation: Individuals are allowed to represent themselves in court, known as ``pro se'' or ``pro per'' representation. This means they do not need to be a certified attorney to represent themselves, but they also cannot represent anyone else.
You may call (562) 345-4441 to submit your request and schedule an appointment to pick up your copy in person or you may request a copy through the mail. Please note that there are some crimes which are handled by specialized units within our Department.