Trial by Declaration - Request
Alameda Superior Court · Frequently Used Forms
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Last updated July 3, 2026
This form is used when a defendant in a small claims case wants to present their side of the story to the judge in writing instead of showing up in person at court. A defendant who cannot attend the court hearing in person, lives far away, or prefers to submit written evidence and arguments would use this form.
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