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What to Do After the Court Decides Your Small Claims Case

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form explains the steps to take after a judge makes a decision in a small claims case. It gives information on what to do if you won, if you lost, or if you need to appeal the decision.

The court describes it as: Explains what to do after the judge makes a decision in your Small Claims case.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This information is used after a judge has made a decision in a small claims case, helping parties understand how to enforce a win or how to respond to a loss.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form explains what steps to take after the court has made a decision in your small claims case, whether you won or lost. It helps you protect or enforce your rights. Great care must be taken regarding deadlines. Great care must be taken regarding deadlines.
If I lost my case, what can I do?
If the court did not award you money, the decision is usually final. You cannot appeal the decision on your own claim, but you might be able to ask the court to correct a mistake in the judgment.

Revision history

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

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