Court Forms

Civil cases forms, as the name suggests, is the form used to commence a civil action against another individual or entity. Civil cases are heard primarily by the Superior Court of San Andreas. Complete the following steps to successfully submit a civil case form:

1. Plaintiff Name: This is the full name of yourself or, if you are representing a client, the full name of your client.

2. Defendant Name: This is the full name of the individual you are suing. If it is another entity, that name may be placed there but it is preferred to be an individual. E.g. if a business is being sued, the registered business owner should be listed as the defendant.

3. Case No. & Court Date: These sections are to be filled out by the Court once the case has been accepted.

4. Basis for Jurisdiction: In this section, state on which grounds legal action is being taken against the defendant. Make specific reference to entries in documents such as: the Constitution, the Criminal Code, the Civil Code. This is an itemized list of potential wrongs, do not provide an explanation of what happened here. This establishes the framework and bounds of the civil case. Answer in point form.

5. Statement of Claim: In this section, provide a detailed explanation of how the wrongdoings listed in the basis for jurisdiction came to fruition. Take a step by step approach in this section using point form with complete sentences. 

6. Injuries: In this section, state any physical, financial, mental, or other injuries that the plaintiff sustained as a result of the wrongdoing. Reference the Tort section of the Civil Code for more information on this. When possible, associate a dollar value to the injury, e.g. vehicle repairs, $500. This is not where the plaintiff asks for compensation. This is the justification for the relief demands. Answer in point form.

7. Relief: In this section, state the demanded compensation for the defendant to pay. Answer in point form.

View a sample civil case form.

Criminal cases forms, as the name suggests, is the form used to commence a criminal trial against an individual for crimes against the people. Criminal cases are heard primarily by the Superior Court of San Andreas. Only members of law enforcement or the Office of the Attorney General may file criminal cases. Complete the following steps to successfully submit a criminal case form:

1. Defendant Name: This is the full name of the individual charged with the crimes for the trial. 

2. Case No. & Court Date: These sections are to be filled out by the Court once the case has been accepted.

3. Basis for Jurisdiction: In this section, state which charges are being filed. Make specific reference to entries in the Criminal Code. This is an itemized list of alleged charges, do not provide an explanation of what happened here. Answer in point form.

4. Narrative: In this section, provide a detailed explanation of how the defendant allegedly broke the laws in question. Take a step by step approach in this section using point form with complete sentences. 

View a sample criminal case form.

Appeal cases forms, as the name suggests, is the form used to commence an appeal process for a prior verdict of either a civil or criminal case. Appeal cases are heard exclusively by the Supreme Court of San Andreas. Complete the following steps to successfully submit an appeal case form:

1. Appellant Name: This is the full name of yourself or, if you are representing a client, the full name of your client.

2. Defendant Name: This is the full name of the or entity which was the "winning" party of the original case.

3. Case No. & Court Date: These sections are to be filled out by the Court once the case has been accepted. Leave them blank.

4. Case to Appeal: In this section, state the case number of the original case and its title, e.g. "Doe v. Smith". Detail the original verdict.

5. Statement of Claim: In this section, provide a detailed explanation of why you believe the verdict should be appealed. Note that an appeal case may only be judged based on the evidence of the original case. In rare cases approved by the Court may new evidence be considered. Take a step by step approach in this section using point form with complete sentences. 

View a sample appeal case form.

A subpoena to produce is a court order which compels an individual or entity to produce certain documents or other evidence in the pursuit of a civil or criminal trial. Subpoenas are a common and effective tool to address demands which are not respected voluntarily. A subpoena may be filed to any court. Complete the following steps to successfully submit a subpoena request form:

1. Requester: The name of the individual requesting the subpoena.

2. Recipient: The name of the individual to whom the subpoena is addressed. The recipient is the individual responsible for completing the schedule.

3. Case No.: If this subpoena is being used in a court case which has already been confirmed, indicate to which court case it belongs. Leave blank if there is no associated court case.

4. Schedule: Provide an itemized list of everything the recipient must produce. Be sure to be as specific as possible to ensure the recipient is aware of exactly what is requested of them. The Court may request for an explanation for each schedule item before approving a subpoena.

View a sample subpoena to produce form.

A summons is a court order which compels an individual to testify in a trial as a witness. Summons are a common and effective tool to address unwilling witnesses. A subpoena may be filed to any court. Complete the following steps to successfully submit a summons request form:

1. To: The name of the individual to whom the summons is addressed. The recipient is the individual that will appear in court to testify.

2. Appearance Date: Date individual must appear in court.

3. Appearance Time: Time individual must appear in court on the above date.

4. Summons Reason: In this section, detail the reason(s) as to why the recipient would be valuable to appear in court.

5. Requester: The name of the individual requesting the subpoena.

6. Contact Information: The email and or phone number of the requester.

View a sample summons form.

A general court order is used when other order types are not specific enough. Court orders may only be submitted by Judges. Complete the following steps to successfully submit a court order:

1. Court: This is the court for which you are a member.

2. Case No.: If this order is being used in a court case which has already been confirmed, indicate to which court case it belongs. Write N/A if there is no active court case.

3. Issued to: The name of the individual to whom the order is addressed. 

4. Findings: List in point form all of the evidence which resulted in this court order. Examples to include are affidavits, reports, and other physical evidence.

5. Order: List in point form all orders which derive from the findings.

6. Date & Approved by: Date the order is signed and your full name, title and court.

View a sample court order form.

A search and seizure warrant is a tool that law enforcement may access when they find sufficient evidence that criminal activity may be present at an individual's or entity's private property. The warrant is a highly prescribed document to ensure the rights of residents are respected within the State. Search and seizure warrants may only be submitted by Judges. The inventory return form may be used as evidence in trials.

Law Enforcement: In order to request a search and seizure warrant, a law enforcement officer must:

1. Email or correspond with a Judge about the warrant.

2. Provide the full name and addresses/vehicles to search.

3. Provide sufficient evidence regarding why such properties should be searched. This includes affidavits and physical evidence.

4. Provide an itemized list of what is thought to be located at such property or properties.

Judges: Complete the following steps to successfully submit a search and seizure warrant:

1. Court: This is the court for which you are a member.

2. Case No.: If this warrant is being used in a court case which has already been confirmed, indicate to which court case it belongs. Write N/A if there is no active court case.

3. Person: The name of the individual whose property is to be searched.

4. Requested Property: The full address or license plate of property to be searched.

5.  Property to Seize: The itemized list provided by law enforcement of what is to be found.

6. Date & Approved by: Date the order is signed and your full name, title and court.

Law Enforcement: Upon the execution of a search and seizure warrant, an inventory form must be returned to the Court. To complete the inventory form you must:

1. Indicate the date and time the warrant was executed.

2. Provide a full inventory of property seized in point form.

3. Sign and date the warrant.

View a sample search and seizure warrant form.

An affidavit is a statement made under penalty of perjury to be used as evidence in an investigation or trial. Affidavits must be witnesses by a notary of the court but may include any number of other participants. Affidavits can be submitted to any court. Complete the following steps to successfully submit an affidavit:

1. Court: This is the court for which you are submitting an affidavit.

2. Case No.: If this affidavit is being used in a court case which has already been confirmed, indicate to which court case it belongs. Write N/A if there is no active court case.

3. Affiant Name and Contact Number: The full name and phone number of the individual who is making the statement.

4. Notary Name and Contact Number: The full name and phone number of the notarized individual who witnessed the affidavit.

5. Declaration: The full written statement of the affidavit, written in complete sentences.

6. Certification: The affiant and the notary must both sign and date the affidavit.

View a sample affidavit.

Motions are pretrial tools to ask the court to make a particular decision. Motions can only be submitted to the court hearing the trial. Complete the following steps to successfully submit a motion:

1. Motion Type: There are a few different types of motions which can be filed. They are:

   1. Motion to Dismiss: an attempt to get the judge to dismiss a charge or the case. This may be done if there is not enough evidence or if the alleged facts do not amount to a crime. 

   2. Motion to Suppress: an attempt to keep certain statements or evidence from being introduced as evidence. For example, if police conducted a search without probable cause, it may be possible to suppress the evidence found as a result of that search. 

   3. Motion for Change of Court Date: may be made to petition the court to change the date is certain key witnesses are unavailable or other related issues.

2. Court: This is the court for which you are applying a motion.

3. Case No.: If this subpoena is being used in a court case which has already been confirmed, indicate to which court case it belongs. Write N/A if there is no active court case.

4. Motion Body: In this section, write in paragraphs with complete sentences the explanation for the motion. Make specific references to the issues that have arisen which prompted the motion.

View a sample motion.

Countermotions are pretrial tools to ask the court to not make a particular decision. They are a response to a motion by the opposite party. Countermotions can only be submitted to the court hearing the trial. Complete the following steps to successfully submit a countermotion:

1. Previous Motion Type: This is the same motion type which was used to which you are countering.

2. Court: This is the court for which you are applying a motion.

3. Case No.: If this subpoena is being used in a court case which has already been confirmed, indicate to which court case it belongs. Write N/A if there is no active court case.

4. Countermotion Body: In this section, write in paragraphs with complete sentences the explanation for the countermotion. Make specific references to the motion made by the opposite party.

View a sample countermotion.