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

The summons, complaint, and cover sheet plus Notice of Case Management Conference (CV-11-001), ADR Information Package.

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

Where to file

Historic Courthouse5088 Bullion Street (PO Box 28), Mariposa, CA 95338All general civil, small claims, name change, probate (non-guardianship), unlawful detainer, civil appeals

What Mariposa 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 Mariposa 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

Notice of Case Management Conference (CV-11-001)
ADR Information Package

Official copies: Notice of Inclusion in Civil Case Management Program and Notice of Cas (CV-11-001) · Alternative Dispute Resolution Information Guide

What filers get caught by here

Court offices open 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. eFiling via Odyssey eFileCA available but not required ($1.00 minimum card fee as of 7/1/2024). Fax filing permitted with MC-005 cover sheet (Rule 2.5). CMC set not less than 120 days from filing; CM-110 due 15 days before CMC (Rule 3.3); cases presumed Plan 1 (12 months); serve within 60 days or OSC re dismissal; CMC not set for UD, limited collections, writs, harassment, name change, etc. Posted local rules are dated effective 1/1/2019. Civil division FAQ still cites $25,000 limited-civil threshold (pre-2024). No local civil case cover sheet addendum or mandatory local filing form found; ADR forms (At Issue Memorandum ADR-000, stipulations) are optional.

What SimpleCase generates for a Mariposa 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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