This HowTo Guide addresses the steps for filing and serving motions in general civil cases in Santa Clara Superior Court. An application for a court order extending the time to serve a pleading must be filed before the time for service has elapsed.You may file your own Motion with the Court to obtain a Record Clearance Court hearing date. The first thing that you need to file is a "Notice of Intention to Move for a New Trial. Find an attorney with expertise in your situation. The court provides a variety of online services. View your case, access and fill out forms, check the court's calendar and eFile your claim or countersuit. You would file a Request for Order. After filling out your forms, file them with the justice court. Filling out this form involves understanding specific requirements and accurately providing requested information.