The Small Claims Hearing You must submit copies of your evidence to the court and to each party in your case at least 10 days prior to the hearing. When submitting evidence, you must complete form LASC CIV 278 and use LASC CIV 279 mailing labels.
Our counselors will provide you with the information you need to file a case or defend yourself in court. We can also assist you with court forms and court procedures. Information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (213) 974-9759.
How to admit exhibits into evidence at a trial Show your exhibit to the other side and mark it. Have your witness identify your exhibits. Show the witness has first-hand knowledge of the exhibit. Ask the judge to admit the exhibit as evidence.
You start your case by filling out an SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim form and filing it with the court clerk. Be sure you name the Defendant correctly or you may not be able to collect your judgment.
You must file a claim with the State Controller's Office. If your claim is eligible, you will be given the option to file electronically after you have entered the requested information for your claim. If a paper claim is required, the site will provide instructions on how to complete that process.
In California, you're typically required to send a small claims demand letter to the defendant before filing a small claims case.
Claims can be filed with the Office of the Los Angeles City Clerk or by mail with City's Claim for Damages Form. ​Upon successful online submission of your claim, you will receive a confirmation email. If you have trouble filing a claim online, call the Office of the Los Angeles City Clerk at 213-978-1133.
City of Los Angeles You can also call the clerk's office at 213-978-1133 about submitting a claim. To request that a pothole be filled, go to the city's MyLA311 website, at myla311.lacity, or their app. From there, you can submit a request for a pothole repair.
Claims can be filed with the Office of the Los Angeles City Clerk or by mail with City's Claim for Damages Form. ​Upon successful online submission of your claim, you will receive a confirmation email. If you have trouble filing a claim online, call the Office of the Los Angeles City Clerk at 213-978-1133.