---
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.