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

No county-specific form is required. The Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010), Summons (SUM-100), and complaint are the filing set.

What must be served with the summons in Lake County?

The summons, complaint, and cover sheet plus ADR Information Package.

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

Where to file

Lakeport Courthouse675 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, CA 95453Unlimited civil (over $35,000), limited civil ($35,000 and under), probate, family law, eminent domain, equity, real property, juvenile, criminal felony, appeals, habeas

Clearlake Branch (Southlake Courthouse)7000-A South Center Drive, Clearlake, CA 95422Small claims, civil limited unlawful detainers, infractions, DCSS

What Lake County requires with the complaint

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

No county-specific form is required with a new civil complaint in Lake County. The statewide set (Civil Case Cover Sheet CM-010, Summons SUM-100, and the complaint) is what the clerk expects.

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

Official copies: Lake County ADR Information Packet

What SimpleCase generates for a Lake 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)

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