Do I need a local form to file a civil complaint in Santa Barbara County?

Yes. Santa Barbara County requires Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum (North County / South County basis) with a new civil complaint, in addition to the statewide Civil Case Cover Sheet and Summons.

What must be served with the summons in Santa Barbara County?

The summons, complaint, and cover sheet plus Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum (SC-2069), ADR Information Package, ADR Stipulation (SC-2038), Notice of Case Management Conference.

Filing a civil complaint in Santa Barbara County, California: what the clerk requires

Where to file

South County - Santa Barbara (Anacapa Division)1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (not re-verified this run)South County cases per SC-2069 basis

North County - Santa Maria (Cook Division)312-C East Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (not re-verified this run)North County cases per SC-2069 basis

What Santa Barbara County requires with the complaint

Beyond the statewide Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010), Summons (SUM-100), and your complaint.

Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum (North County / South County basis) (SC-2069)both. Santa Barbara Local Rule 1310: complaint 'must be accompanied by the Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum (form SC-2069), signed by counsel... A copy of the completed form must be served with the summons and complaint or petition.' court's form

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

Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum (SC-2069)
ADR Information Package
ADR Stipulation (SC-2038)
Notice of Case Management Conference

Official copies: Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum (SC-2069) · Court Administered Dispute Resolution Program Information (ADRINFO) · Stipulation and Order to Alternative Dispute Resolution Process (SC-2038)

What filers get caught by here

Local Rules current effective 1/1/2025 (court site). LR 1101(c): CADRe consultation may be required within 10 court days of the 120-day CMC.

What SimpleCase generates for a Santa Barbara 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)
Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum (Santa Barbara County, SC-2069)

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