cal-small-claims-form

name	cal-small-claims-form
title	California SC-100 Form Filling Guide
description	Guidance for filling California SC-100 Small Claims forms. Use this skill when filling out, validating, or processing California judicial council forms, specifically the SC-100.
author	cxcscmu
author_url	https://github.com/cxcscmu/SkillLearnBench/tree/main/skills/b4-skill-creator-gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview/court-form-filling/cal-small-claims-form
license	MIT
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	us
practice	litigation
language	en

California SC-100 Form Filling Guide

General Instructions

• Always use the official SC-100 form.
• Input data should be strictly formatted as requested by the form fields.
• Dates: Use the format YYYY-MM-DD.
• Financials: Include only the numerical amount without currency symbols unless specified.
• Ensure all parties (Plaintiff, Defendant) are correctly identified based on the court jurisdiction (usually where the defendant resides).

Field Mapping Strategy

1. Plaintiff's Information: Fields typically designated for Plaintiff 1.
2. Defendant's Information: Fields typically designated for Defendant 1.
3. Claim Details: Clearly state the cause of action, amount, and basis of the claim.
4. Court Jurisdiction: Always verify the correct court filing location (e.g., where the defendant lives).

Verification

• Always re-read the form after filling it out to ensure field alignment.
• Confirm all mandatory fields for a Small Claims filing are populated.