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Rule 3.2110. Role of clerk in assisting small claims litigants

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2110

Current text effective January 1, 2007.

#(a) Provision of forms and pamphlets

The clerk must provide forms and pamphlets from the Judicial Council.

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(Subd (a) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective July 1, 1991.)

#(b) Provision of Department of Consumer Affairs materials

The clerk must provide materials from the Department of Consumer Affairs when available.

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(Subd (b) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective July 1, 1991.)

#(c) Information about small claims advisory service

The clerk must inform litigants of the small claims advisory service.

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(Subd (c) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective July 1, 1991.)

#(d) Answering questions

The clerk may answer questions relative to filing and service of the claim, designation of the parties, scheduling of hearings, and similar matters.

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(Subd (d) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective July 1, 1991.)

#History

Rule 3.2110 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 1706 effective July 1, 1991.

What this rule requires

Chambers Communication Rules

  • The clerk must provide forms and pamphlets from the Judicial Council.

  • The clerk must provide materials from the Department of Consumer Affairs when available.

  • The clerk must inform litigants of the small claims advisory service.

  • The clerk may answer questions relative to filing and service of the claim, designation of the parties, scheduling of hearings, and similar matters.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.