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

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

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

Where to file

San Benito County Superior Court (single courthouse)not verified in rulesall civil

What San Benito 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 San Benito 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
ADR Information Package

What filers get caught by here

Local Rule 10.13(b)(2): e-filing mandatory for 'covered cases' (incl. general civil) since 1/1/2023, except self-represented parties and listed exceptions.
Rule 3.3 ECT timeline: CMC set ~120 days after initial pleading.
Rules PDF read was labeled 'effective 7/1/22'; a 'Published January 1, 2026' version exists on the site but was not read; verify Rule 3.4 numbering.

What SimpleCase generates for a San Benito 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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