| name | run2_sc100-small-claims-form |
| description | How to fill California SC-100 Small Claims Court PDF form using fillable field IDs; includes complete field mapping, checkbox behavior, and field fill strategy. |
Filling CA SC-100 Small Claims Court Form (Improved)
Overview
The SC-100 is a 6-page California court form with fillable fields. Pages 2-4 contain plaintiff-fillable sections. Pages 1 (top header/court info) and 6 (bottom buttons) are court-managed.
Workflow
- Run
python3 scripts/check_fillable_fields.py <file.pdf> → confirms fillable fields
- Run
python3 scripts/extract_form_field_info.py <file.pdf> <field_info.json> → extract field metadata
- Run
python3 scripts/convert_pdf_to_images.py <file.pdf> <output_dir/> → visualize for field identification
- Create
field_values.json using field mappings below
- Run
python3 scripts/fill_fillable_fields.py <blank.pdf> <field_values.json> <filled.pdf>
Complete Field Mapping
Page 1 — Court-filled only (do NOT fill)
- CourtInfo, CaseNumber, CaseName, TrialDate, TrialTime, TrialDepartment, ClerkSign fields are all filled by the court.
Page 2 — Plaintiff & Defendant Info + Claim
Header:
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page2[0].PxCaption[0].Plaintiff[0] | Plaintiff name(s) in header |
Section 1 – Plaintiff:
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffName1[0] | Plaintiff full name |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffPhone1[0] | Plaintiff phone |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffAddress1[0] | Plaintiff street |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffCity1[0] | Plaintiff city |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffState1[0] | Plaintiff state |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffZip1[0] | Plaintiff zip |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].EmailAdd1[0] | Plaintiff email |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].Checkbox1[0] | More than 2 plaintiffs (checked_value="/1") |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].Checkbox2[0] | Plaintiff using fictitious name (checked_value="/1") |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].Checkbox3[0] | Plaintiff is licensee/payday lender (checked_value="/1") |
Second plaintiff (if applicable):
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffName2[0] | Second plaintiff name |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffPhone2[0] | Second plaintiff phone |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffAddress2[0] | Second plaintiff street |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffCity2[0] | Second plaintiff city |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffState2[0] | Second plaintiff state |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffZip2[0] | Second plaintiff zip |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].EmailAdd2[0] | Second plaintiff email |
Section 2 – Defendant:
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantName1[0] | Defendant full name |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantPhone1[0] | Defendant phone |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantAddress1[0] | Defendant street |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantCity1[0] | Defendant city |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantState1[0] | Defendant state |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantZip1[0] | Defendant zip |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].Checkbox4[0] | More than one defendant (checked_value="/1") |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].Checkbox5[0] | Defendant on active military duty (checked_value="/1") |
If defendant is a corporation/LLC (optional):
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantName2[0] | Agent for service name |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantJob1[0] | Job title of agent |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantAddress2[0] | Agent street |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantCity2[0] | Agent city |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantState2[0] | Agent state |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantZip2[0] | Agent zip |
Section 3 – Claim:
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List3[0].PlaintiffClaimAmount1[0] | Dollar amount (numeric only, e.g. "1500") |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List3[0].Lia[0].FillField2[0] | Why defendant owes (section 3a explanation) |
Page 3 — When/How + Jurisdiction + Declarations
Header:
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page3[0].PxCaption[0].Plaintiff[0] | Plaintiff name(s) in header |
Section 3 (continued):
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lib[0].Date1[0] | 3b: When did this happen (single specific date) |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lib[0].Date2[0] | 3b: Time period start date ("Date started") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lib[0].Date3[0] | 3b: Time period end date ("Through") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lic[0].FillField1[0] | 3c: How amount was calculated |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Checkbox1[0] | "Check here if you need more space" (checked_value="/1") |
Section 4 – Asked Defendant to Pay:
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List4[0].Item4[0].Checkbox50[0] | Q4 Yes (checked_value="/1") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List4[0].Item4[0].Checkbox50[1] | Q4 No (checked_value="/2") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List4[0].Item4[0].FillField2[0] | Q4 explanation if No |
Section 5 – Why Filing at This Courthouse:
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lia[0].Checkbox5cb[0] | 5a: defendant lives/works here OR contract made/broken here (checked_value="/1") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lib[0].Checkbox5cb[0] | 5b: buyer/lessee contract (checked_value="/2") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lic[0].Checkbox5cb[0] | 5c: retail installment contract (checked_value="/3") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lid[0].Checkbox5cb[0] | 5d: vehicle finance sale (checked_value="/4") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lie[0].Checkbox5cb[0] | 5e: Other (checked_value="/5") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lie[0].FillField55[0] | 5e: Other explanation text |
Sections 6-8:
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List6[0].item6[0].ZipCode1[0] | Q6: Zip code of courthouse area |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List7[0].item7[0].Checkbox60[0] | Q7 Yes: attorney-client fee (checked_value="/1") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List7[0].item7[0].Checkbox60[1] | Q7 No (checked_value="/2") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List7[0].item7[0].Checkbox11[0] | Q7 arbitration done (checked_value="/1") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List8[0].item8[0].Checkbox61[0] | Q8 Yes: suing public entity (checked_value="/1") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List8[0].item8[0].Checkbox61[1] | Q8 No (checked_value="/2") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List8[0].item8[0].Checkbox14[0] | Q8 claim already filed with entity (checked_value="/1") |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List8[0].item8[0].Date4[0] | Q8 date claim filed with public entity |
Page 4 — Declarations & Signature
Header:
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page4[0].PxCaption[0].Plaintiff[0] | Plaintiff name(s) in header |
Sections 9-10:
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page4[0].List9[0].Item9[0].Checkbox62[0] | Q9 Yes: filed >12 claims last 12 months (checked_value="/1") |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].List9[0].Item9[0].Checkbox62[1] | Q9 No (checked_value="/2") |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].List10[0].li10[0].Checkbox63[0] | Q10 Yes: claim > $2,500 (checked_value="/1") |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].List10[0].li10[0].Checkbox63[1] | Q10 No (checked_value="/2") |
Signature section:
| Field ID | Description |
|---|
SC-100[0].Page4[0].Sign[0].Date1[0] | Filing date for first plaintiff |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].Sign[0].PlaintiffName1[0] | First plaintiff printed name |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].Sign[0].Date2[0] | Filing date for second plaintiff |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].Sign[0].PlaintiffName2[0] | Second plaintiff printed name |
Important Notes
Dates
- Format:
yyyy-mm-dd (e.g., "2025-09-30", "2026-01-19")
- For a specific date: fill Date1, leave Date2/Date3 empty
- For a time period: leave Date1 empty, fill Date2 (started) and Date3 (through)
Checkboxes
- Always use the
checked_value from field_info.json (e.g., "/1", "/2")
- For section 4: Checkbox50[0] = Yes ("/1"), Checkbox50[1] = No ("/2")
- For sections 7/8/9/10: [0] = Yes, [1] = No
- Section 5 checkboxes use a shared field name
Checkbox5cb[0] but different checked_values ("/1" through "/5")
Do NOT fill (leave empty)
- Page 1: all court-stamp and order fields
- Mailing addresses (unless different from street address)
- Corporation/LLC agent fields (unless defendant is not an individual)
- Second plaintiff fields (unless there are multiple plaintiffs)
- Case Number fields (filled by court)
Standard answers for individual vs. business
- Q7 (attorney-client dispute): No →
Checkbox60[1] = "/2"
- Q8 (public entity): No →
Checkbox61[1] = "/2"
- Q9 (>12 claims filed): if first time → No →
Checkbox62[1] = "/2"
- Q10 (>$2,500): check amount against threshold → typically No for standard deposit cases
Page headers (PxCaption)
Must fill Plaintiff[0] header on pages 2, 3, AND 4 — same value as PlaintiffName1.
