We can provide you with guidance on how to fill out forms. We can usually answer questions about court deadlines.Defendant(s) must file an answer to the complaint along with the appropriate filing fee within 35 days after service of the complaint. In Middlesex County, discovery can be obtained through our eDiscovery Portal. See Middlesex County Superior Court SmartRules procedural guide: FILING DOCUMENTS. Certificate of Service. These instructions are only intended to provide information on how to fill out this form. It is not intended to substitute legal advice. The forms listed below are used in civil and criminal cases in the Superior Court. They are for lawyers and for people who do not have lawyers.