Most Court documents are provided as PDF files. To view or print these files you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader or other PDF reader.This video explains the service of process in small claims cases and what you need to know about serving your small claims forms. An eFiling guide to Initiate a New Case in the Alameda, California Superior Civil Courts and electronically serve your documents. To serve a subpoena in California, you have to take a blank civil subpoena (for personal cases or Duces Tecum) form to the court clerk to stamp and sign on it. I submitted a request to be excused due to undue hardship based on this rule: "The prospective juror must travel an excessive distance. Information about filing court documents in Alameda County, California. Services: Court locations, Contact information. The forms you need to fill out depend on your personal circumstances. If you need assistance in filling out this questionnaire, please contact the Court's Self-Help Center at (510) 272-1393.