How to Request a Disability Accommodation for Court
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2021
This information sheet explains how to use form MC-410 to ask the court for help or changes you need because of a disability. It tells you what information to include on the form and how the court will respond to your request.
The court describes it as: Explains how to fill out a disability accommodation request (form MC-410).
Where this fits in a case
MotionsStage: Motions
This form is used when someone has a disability or limitation and needs an accommodation while they are at the court. The request should be made at least 5 days before the accommodation is needed.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who should fill out this form?
- The form is used to help you ask the court for an accommodation. You can also ask the ADA Coordinator or court staff for help filling it out.
- Do I need to file this form with my case papers?
- No, form MC-410 is confidential and must be given directly to the ADA Coordinator or designated person, not included with electronic filings.
- How will the court tell me about the decision?
- The court will respond by telling you in person, calling you on the phone, or mailing or emailing you a response.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2021.
Related forms
- MC-410
Disability Accommodation Request
This form is used to ask the court for a special help or change (accommodation) because of a disability while you are at the court. It is also used by the court to write down its decision about your request.
OptionalFillable PDF4 translationsMotions
Eff. Jan 1, 2021
- AT-125
Ex Parte Right to Attach Order and Order for Issuance of Writ of Attachment (Resident)
This form is used to ask the court, without a hearing, for an order that allows the plaintiff to attach (have the sheriff take and hold) money or property belonging to a resident defendant. It also asks for an order to issue a writ of attachment for that property.
OptionalFillable PDFMotions
Eff. Jul 1, 2010
- AT-130
Ex Parte Right to Attach Order and Order for Issuance of Writ of Attachment (Nonresident)
This form is used to ask the court, without a hearing, for permission to attach (have the sheriff take and hold) money or property belonging to a defendant who does not live in California. It also asks for an order to issue a writ of attachment.
OptionalFillable PDFMotions
Eff. Jul 1, 2010
- AT-135
Writ of Attachment
This form is a court order directing the sheriff to take and hold (attach) property belonging to a defendant in a civil case. It specifies what property is being attached and how much money the attachment is meant to secure.
OptionalFillable PDFMotions
Eff. Jan 1, 2003
- AT-165
Notice of Attachment
This form is a Notice of Attachment that tells a defendant or another person that property belonging to the defendant is being attached. It also provides information about the rights of the person receiving the notice.
OptionalFillable PDFMotions
Eff. Jan 1, 2003
- AT-180
Notice of Lien
This form tells everyone involved in a civil case that a legal claim, called a lien, has been placed on the property related to the case. It also explains what must happen before the case can be finished.
OptionalFillable PDFMotions
Eff. Jan 1, 1985
- CD-140
Undertaking By Personal Sureties
This form is used by people who are acting as personal sureties to tell the court that they will be responsible for paying money or returning property that the court orders in certain types of legal actions. It covers both attachment and claim and delivery situations.
MandatoryFillable PDFMotions
Eff. Jan 1, 2006
- CIV-050
Statement of Damages (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death)
This form is used to list the maximum amount of money a person is asking for in a personal injury or wrongful death case. It breaks down the requested money into different types of damages, such as pain, medical bills, and lost wages.
MandatoryFillable PDFMotions
Eff. Jul 1, 2025