JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet - Federal District Court - Georgia 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet in our editor.
2. In Section I, enter the names of the plaintiffs and defendants. Ensure you include last names followed by first and middle initials. For government entities, use full names or standard abbreviations.
3. For the county of residence, fill in the appropriate county for both the first listed plaintiff and defendant based on their locations at the time of filing.
4. In Section II, indicate the basis of jurisdiction by placing an 'X' in one box only. Choose from options such as U.S. Government Plaintiff, Federal Question, or Diversity.
5. Complete Section III by marking the citizenship of principal parties if diversity is indicated. This helps clarify jurisdictional matters.
6. Proceed to Section IV to select the nature of suit by placing an 'X' in one box that best describes your case.
7. Fill out Section V regarding the origin of your case by checking one of the seven boxes that apply to your situation.
8. In Section VI, report the civil statute related to your cause of action and provide a brief description.
9. Complete Sections VII and VIII as necessary, indicating any demands or related cases before signing and dating at the bottom.

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