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

The summons, complaint, and cover sheet plus Notice of Case Management Conference (CVDC02), Notice of Case Management Conference, Blank Case Management Statement (CM-110), ADR Information Package (CVDC04).

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

Where to file

San Luis Obispo Courthouse / Courthouse Annex1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408Civil arising in San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, Cayucos, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Oceano, Pismo Beach and unincorporated areas south of Cuesta Grade (Rule 9.27(b)).

Paso Robles Branch901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446Civil arising in Paso Robles, Atascadero, Cambria, Santa Margarita, Templeton, unincorporated areas north of Cuesta Grade (Rule 9.27(c)). Unlimited civil assigned only to SLO Courthouse or Paso Robles Branch (9.27(e)).

Grover Beach214 S. 16th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433Court location per Rule 2.03; civil cases may be filed at any location other than Juvenile Services Center and Veterans Hall (Rule 9.27).

What San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo County. The statewide set (Civil Case Cover Sheet CM-010, Summons SUM-100, and the complaint) is what the clerk expects.

Checked against the court's local rules and forms pages on 2026-10-09.

What to serve with the summons

Notice of Case Management Conference (CVDC02)
Notice of Case Management Conference
Blank Case Management Statement (CM-110)
ADR Information Package (CVDC04)

Official copies: ADR Policy Statement (CVDC04)

What filers get caught by here

Rule 9.27(d): first pleading must contain an allegation establishing proper venue/location.
Rule 9.12(b): proof of service must be filed within 10 days after service on any defendant.
Rule 9.11 amended effective July 1, 2025.

What SimpleCase generates for a San Luis Obispo County filing

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CM-010 Civil Case Cover Sheet
SUM-100 Summons
POS-010 Proof of Service (Personal)
Statement of Venue, Limited Civil (San Luis Obispo County, CV011)Limited civil cases only

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