New litigation

imageThe civil division accepts all new civil filings, with the exception of Small Claims.
Small claims cases must be filed with the Small Claims division.  
Once a case has been filed, the clerks are responsible for a number
of processes involved in each case:
  • Answering all telephone inquiries regarding specific cases
  • Issuing summons and subpoenas in all on-going cases
  • Issuing post-judgment garnishments
  • Filing and recording documents for all cases
  • Setting court dates for various matters 

FAQ's

Do you need a cover sheet for new case filings?

Mar 9, 2015, 21:58 PM
Question:
Do you need a cover sheet for new case filings?
Yes.  There is a cover sheet for civil suits and one for divorce/family cases.  They are called Certificate of Attorney.  
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