§ Rule 8(h) Civil Cover Sheets; Classification of Civil Actions

Rule 8(h). Civil Cover Sheets; Classification of Civil Actions

(1) When filing the initial complaint or petition in a civil action, the plaintiff shall complete and submit a Civil Cover Sheet in a form approved by the Supreme Court. The Civil Cover Sheet shall contain the following: plaintiff's correct name and mailing address; the name of plaintiff's attorney and bar number; the defendant's name(s), the nature of the civil action or proceeding; the main case categories and subcategories designated by the Administrative Director; whether the action meets the criteria for a complex action listed in Rule 8(i); and such other information as the Supreme Court may require. The superior court in each county may, with the approval of the Supreme Court, adopt a local rule requiring that additional information be provided in an Addendum to the Civil Cover Sheet. The Civil Cover Sheet shall be maintained on the website of the Administrative Office of the Courts.

(2) Writs of garnishment do not require a Civil Cover Sheet. Writs of garnishment shall include under the caption of the petition or complaint whichever one of the following notations is applicable:

(A) Federal exemption

(B) Enforce order of support

(D) Enforce collection of taxes

(E) Non-earnings.

(3) In those counties in which a complex civil litigation program has been established, in addition to the the Civil Cover Sheet designation required by (1), the caption shall also identify the action as complex if the action meets the criteria listed in Rule 8(i).