JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet - Federal District Court - South Carolina 2026

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The document is a Civil Cover Sheet (JS 44) used in U.S. federal courts to initiate a civil docket sheet. It outlines the required information for filing, including details about plaintiffs and defendants, jurisdiction, nature of the suit, and related case information. The form must be completed by attorneys when submitting civil complaints and serves as a standardized method for organizing case information.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet in our editor.
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.
For the county of residence, input the county where the first listed plaintiff resides for non-U.S. cases, or where the first listed defendant resides for U.S. cases.
In Section II, indicate your basis of jurisdiction by placing an 'X' in one box only. Choose from options like U.S. Government Plaintiff, Federal Question, or Diversity.
Complete Section III by marking the citizenship of principal parties if you selected Diversity in Section II.
In Section IV, select the nature of suit that best describes your case by placing an 'X' in one box.
Fill out Sections V through VIII as applicable, providing details on case origin, cause of action, and any related cases before signing and dating at the bottom.

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Can you file a civil suit in federal court?

More specifically, federal courts hear criminal, civil, and bankruptcy cases. And once a case is decided, it can often be appealed.

What are the grounds for trying a case in a federal court?

Federal courts decide disputes involving the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, disputes between states, and disputes involving more than $75,000 between residents of different states. At both the federal and state levels there are two kinds of courts: the trial court and the appellate court.

What is a federal civil suit?

Civil suits allege violations of civil laws and the U.S. Constitution. This is an overview of the process and potential remedies. Civil cases also are tried in district court. They begin when a plaintiff the party seeking relief from an alleged wrong files a complaint.

What is a JS 44 form?

This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. Consequently, a civil cover sheet is submitted to the Clerk of Court for each civil complaint filed.

Why would a civil case be heard in federal court?

A federal court presides over cases where there are questions about constitutional rights, or when a plaintiff asserts that the grounds for his case arise under federal legislation.

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What is a civil case cover sheet?

A federal civil case involves a legal dispute between two or more parties. A civil action begins when a party to a dispute files a complaint, and pays a filing fee required by statute.

What are the advantages of suing in federal court?

Federal court is often faster than state court because of the uniformity of federal courts handling of cases. In fact, in federal court you can file all your documents electronically in PDF format on a system called Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF), which saves significant time.