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Summons (Joint Debtor)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2009

This form is a Summons for a Joint Debtor, which officially tells a person that a court case has started because not all the money that was ordered to be paid has been paid. It also warns the person that they must file a written response within 30 days or the court might decide against them without hearing their side.

The court describes it as: Tells a party who the court ordered to pay money to another party that a court case has started because not all the money ordered has been paid and what can happen if a response is not filed in 30 days.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a court case has started because a debt that was ordered to be paid has not been fully paid. It notifies the person who owes the money that they have been sued.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What does this form tell me?
This form tells you that a court case has started because some money that was ordered to be paid has not been paid. It also warns you about filing a response within 30 days.
What happens if I don't respond?
The form warns that if you do not file a written response within 30 days, the court may decide against you without hearing your side.
What should I do if I cannot pay the filing fee?
The form advises asking the court clerk for a fee waiver form if you cannot pay the filing fee.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2009.

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