If you can't afford the fee, you can ask for a fee waiver. Judicial Council forms can be used in every Superior Court in California.You will need to use these forms when you file your case. To start a Small Claims suit, you need to file the Plaintiff's Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court (Form SC-100). Click here to learn where to file your case. Learn about the steps to follow in small claims court, including how to complete and submit forms. No special form is required; a handwritten letter will do. Judicial Council Forms provide you with an easy "check-the-box" format and are available for many civil, family law and criminal cases. Be sure you name the Defendant correctly. The persons named in the Summons and Complaint. 2.