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Notice of Entry of Judgment (Small Claims)

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

This form is a notice that a judge has made a final decision in a small claims case. It records who was ordered to pay money, who was awarded property, or if the case was dismissed.

The court describes it as: States that the judge has made a decision in your Small Claims case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a small claims case has been decided by the court. It informs all parties about the outcome of the case.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What does this form tell me?
It tells you that the court has made a decision in your small claims case. It records details like who owes money or what property was awarded. Great care should be taken to read the back of the sheet for important rights information.
If I lose the case, what happens?
If you lose and the court orders you to pay money, your wages, money, and property might be taken without further warning. You have options like paying the judgment, appealing, or asking the court to cancel the judgment.
If I win the case, what can I do?
If you win, you can ask the clerk for information on collecting fees, asking the other party to pay, or filing forms like the Judgment Debtor's Statement of Assets if the money isn't paid.

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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