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

The summons, complaint, and cover sheet plus Notice of Case Management Conference, Notice of Case Assignment, ADR Information Package (Local Form 3906), Copy of Local Rule 4.15.

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

Where to file

Solano County Superior Court, Civil Divisionnot verified in rules (ADR office listed at Old Solano Courthouse, 580 Texas St, Fairfield)all civil; CEQA mandate filed in Civil Clerk's office (Rule 3.18)

What Solano 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 Solano 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
Notice of Case Assignment
ADR Information Package (Local Form 3906)
Copy of Local Rule 4.15

Official copies: Alternative Dispute Resolution Information (Local Form 3906) · Copy of Local Rule 4.15 (n/a)

What filers get caught by here

Rule 3.9(d): every notice of motion must include the tentative-ruling notice language quoted in Rule 3.9.
Rule 4.14: e-filing governed by Local Rule 20 (not read; check whether mandatory).
Rule 4.8(b): mandatory mediation for unlimited cases <= $50,000 and all limited civil (except small claims); Rule 4.7 judicial arbitration likewise.
Rules effective July 2026.

What SimpleCase generates for a Solano County filing

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CM-010 Civil Case Cover Sheet
SUM-100 Summons
POS-010 Proof of Service (Personal)

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