Can the Sheriff's Office file an action for declaratory relief to ask the court to determine whether the records must be disclosed? A clerk may enter a default judgment in a written obligation (e.g., contract or promissory note) action only if the amount due is set forth. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts. This HowTo Guide addresses obtaining a default judgment in a civil matter in Riverside County Superior Court. A Petition for Declaratory Relief in California is used to obtain a judicial declaration on the rights and duties of parties under a contract or statute. Use the SEARCH BAR above to find your form more quickly. Just type in the name of the form. L.R. 543.1 Clerk's Fees. Fees listed in the Judicial Conference.