Civil Case Cover Sheet
Judicial Council of California · Civil
⚠This form was updated 11 days ago — make sure you're using the latest version.
Last updated July 21, 2026
The CM-010 is a form that provides basic information about a lawsuit being filed in California court, such as the names of the people involved, the type of case, and the amount of money in dispute. Anyone filing a civil lawsuit in California state court—whether it's an individual, business, or organization—must submit this form along with their initial court documents.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.