The following links provide information on California state court procedures and motions, with the focus on cases in San Diego. Need help? Visit us at one of our locations, or contact us directly for all your research needs at refdesk@sdlawlibrary.org or by calling 619-531-3900.
Guides
- Pleading Paper Template
- Service of Summons and Complaint
- Service of Notice and Other Papers
- Opposing a Motion
- Responding to a Civil Lawsuit
- Motion to Vacate a Default Judgment
- Writ of Administrative Mandamus
Forms
- San Diego Superior Court: Fee Waiver Packet
- California Court Forms
- San Diego Superior Court Forms
- Guide & File Forms Preparation Assistance
Clinics
- See our Clinics page and Legal Aid Organizations for assistance
Free Web Resources
- Equal Access Project: Civil Procedure
- San Diego Superior Court: Fee Schedule
- California Rules of Court
- San Diego County Superior Court Rules
- California Code of Civil Procedure
- Suing for money: California Court Guide
Library Resources
- California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial
- California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial- Claims and Defenses
- California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial Forms
- California Civil Procedure before Trial
- California Trial Practice: Civil Procedure During Trial
- California Practice Guide: Civil Trials and Evidence