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

Yes. Stanislaus County requires Notice of Case Management Conference; Case Management Conference Waiver; Notice of Review re: Court's Motion to Dismiss with a new civil complaint, in addition to the statewide Civil Case Cover Sheet and Summons.

What must be served with the summons in Stanislaus County?

The summons, complaint, and cover sheet plus Notice of Case Management Conference (CV003), ADR Information Package.

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

Where to file

Civil Clerk's Office - City Towers Building801 10th Street, 4th Floor, Modesto, CA 95354All civil filings

What Stanislaus County requires with the complaint

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

Notice of Case Management Conference (CV003)both EXCEPT limited collections (see CV001). Stanislaus Local Rule 3.02(B) (rules eff. 1/1/2026): 'At the time of filing a new case, Plaintiff shall file CV-003 Notice of Case Management Conference.' court's form

Case Management Conference Waiver (CV001)limited collections cases (CRC 3.740) only, in lieu of CV003. Stanislaus Local Rule 3.02(C): 'At the time of filing, the Plaintiff shall file the local Case Management Conference Waiver form and the Clerk's Office will assign a trial date.' court's form

Notice of Review re: Court's Motion to Dismiss (CV011)UD only. Stanislaus Local Rule 3.03(A) (unlawful detainer complaints). court's form

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 (CV003)
ADR Information Package

Official copies: Notice of Case Management Conference (CV003) · ADR Information Packet & Forms (PKT)

What filers get caught by here

CV001 CMC Waiver for limited collections is a required filing not in the encoded set.
Sanctions for appearing without CM-110 on file (LR 3.02(E)).

What SimpleCase generates for a Stanislaus County filing

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CM-010 Civil Case Cover Sheet
SUM-100 Summons
POS-010 Proof of Service (Personal)
Notice of Case Management Conference (Stanislaus County, CV003)

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