Do I need a local form to file a civil complaint in Amador County?

Yes. Amador County requires Case Intake Sheet (confidential; party identifiers for all parties) with a new civil complaint, in addition to the statewide Civil Case Cover Sheet and Summons.

What must be served with the summons in Amador County?

The summons, complaint, and cover sheet plus ADR Information Package (MISC-010).

Filing a civil complaint in Amador County, California: what the clerk requires

Where to file

Amador County Superior Court500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, CA 95642all civil (single courthouse)

What Amador County requires with the complaint

Beyond the statewide Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010), Summons (SUM-100), and your complaint.

Case Intake Sheet (confidential; party identifiers for all parties) (MISC-049 (listed on forms page as form 11.20; Amador Rule of Court 11.20))both (all civil and family law actions). Amador Local Rule 11.20; form marked 'Approved for Mandatory Use' rev. 10/28/21 court's form

Some of this county's local rules could not be read in full when last checked (2026-10-09); confirm with the civil clerk before relying on it.

What to serve with the summons

ADR Information Package (MISC-010)

Official copies: ADR Information Sheet (MISC-010)

What SimpleCase generates for a Amador County filing

From one uploaded complaint, reviewed on one screen before anything downloads.

CM-010 Civil Case Cover Sheet
SUM-100 Summons
POS-010 Proof of Service (Personal)
Case Intake Sheet (Amador County, MISC-049)

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