Case initiation form 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the case initiation form in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the county and date filed in the designated fields. Ensure the date is formatted as MM-DD-YYYY.
3. Fill in the docket number, which is essential for tracking your case.
4. List all plaintiffs and defendants. For each party, provide their last name, first name, middle initial, suffix, prefix, and maiden name if applicable. Make sure to indicate the total number of plaintiffs and defendants.
5. If you have an attorney representing you, fill in their details including last name, first name, middle initial, suffix, and bar number. If you are representing yourself (Pro Se), check the appropriate box.
6. Select the primary type of case by checking only one option. If your case involves torts, check no more than two additional types from the provided list.
7. Indicate whether punitive damages are being pleaded by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'.

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