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Judgment

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2025

This form is used to write down the final decision made by the court in a civil case. It records who won, who owes money, and the specific amounts awarded.

The court describes it as: States the final decision of the court in a limited or unlimited civil case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a case has reached its end, whether the defendant did not show up, the parties agreed on the outcome, or after a full court trial.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for the court to use, as it records the final judgment entered by the court. It also includes sections for attorneys to fill out information about the case.
What does this form record?
It records the final decision, including who is owed money, the amounts for damages, interest, and fees. It also notes how the judgment was reached (e.g., by default or after trial).
Is there a fee mentioned?
The form itself does not mention a filing fee, but it has sections for calculating amounts owed, such as damages and attorney fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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