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DISC-010Mandatory

Case Questionnaire—For Limited Civil Cases (Under $35,000)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2024

This form is a questionnaire used to help people involved in a small civil case settle their differences by exchanging information early in the lawsuit. It asks parties to provide details about the case, evidence, and damages.

The court describes it as: Tell the other side to answer questions if those questions are first answered by a plaintiff or cross-complainant in a limited civil (under $35,000) case and served with a complaint or cross-complaint.

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Where this fits in a case

Discovery

Stage: Discovery

It is used in a limited civil case that is under $35,000. A plaintiff or cross-complainant can start the exchange by serving this form with a complaint or cross-complaint.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who can start using this form?
Only a plaintiff or cross-complainant can start the exchange of case questionnaires using this form.
Do I file this form with the court?
No, the form explicitly states that it should NOT be filed with the court.
What is the purpose of answering this form?
The purpose is to help the parties settle their differences by exchanging information early in the lawsuit.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2024.

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