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

The summons, complaint, and cover sheet plus Notice of Case Management Conference.

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

Where to file

Robert A. Barclay Justice Center (Modoc Superior Court)205 S East Street, Alturas, CA 96101All case types (single courthouse); civil clerk (530) 233-6516 ext. 1217

What Modoc 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 Modoc 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

Official copies: Notice of Case Management Conference

What filers get caught by here

No local forms required at filing; the court's local forms list has no civil case-initiation forms.
ADR Information Package (2024) is posted on the Civil Division page but neither the packet nor Local Rule 4.01 states it must be served with the summons; service requirement found only for the Notice of CMC. Court offers no mediation, neutral evaluation or arbitration program; only judge-run settlement conferences.
Initial CMC set on first CMC calendar no earlier than the 90th day after case initiation; CM-110 statement due 5 calendar days before every CMC (Local Rule 4.01(4)); service and proof of service within 60 days, no stipulated extensions beyond CRC 3.110 (Local Rule 4.01(2)).
No e-filing: paper filing; original must be organized, two-hole punched and stapled with the appropriate number of copies or the clerk cannot accept it (Civil Division FAQ). Fax filing accepted at $1.00 per page but original signatures must follow.
Fee waiver: standard FW-001; clerk authorized to grant qualifying applications.

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CM-010 Civil Case Cover Sheet
SUM-100 Summons
POS-010 Proof of Service (Personal)

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