You will need one copy of the civil complaint with original signature for the magisterial district judge. 1. Fill out a Complaint form. a.Near the top of the first page, write your name in the space above the word "Plaintiff". Staff can help you draft the complaint and prepare it in legal form for your verified signature, for the following types of complaints:. The first step in filing a lawsuit is to prepare a complaint. The Court has specialized forms available for filing complaints for employment discrimination. Where to File Your Civil Complaint. All Civil Complaints must be filed in the Magisterial District that has jurisdiction over the action. For more detailed information about filing and searching for complaints, visit the PUC Complaints section. Or download forms and instruction documents here.