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Filing a civil complaint in Madera County

Where it goes, what the clerk wants with it, and what gets filings bounced.

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Where to file

Madera Superior Court, Civil Division200 South G Street, Madera, CA 93637All civil limited and unlimited, small claims, probate, family, adoptions

What Madera 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 Madera 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

Beyond the summons, complaint, and cover sheet, Madera County does not list additional documents to serve with the summons (California Rules of Court, rule 3.221, still applies to ADR information).

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