The notice of removal must include "a short and plain statement of the grounds for removal. Removal is the process of transferring a case from state court to federal court.Here you will find court forms that are commonly used in the Southern District Court of California. Download Form (pdf, 870.42 KB). A Checklist of key points to consider when removing a civil action from California superior court to a federal district court in California. • Admissions or denials of the allegations in the Notice to Appear (Form. This form can serve as a template for providing the state court with notice of removal to federal court. NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, case number 37-2011-00091622-CU-BT-CTL.