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Request to File New Litigation by Vexatious Litigant

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2018

This form is used by someone who has been told they are a vexatious litigant and needs permission from the court leader to file a new case or document. It asks the court for approval to file a specific document and requires the person to explain why the new filing has merit and why it is not intended to cause trouble or delay.

The court describes it as: If you are subject to a prefiling vexatious litigant order (an order that you cannot file a new case in a California court without first getting permission of the leader of the court), ask the court for permission to file a new document in a California court.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a person has been given a prefiling vexatious litigant order, meaning they cannot file a new case in a California court without first getting permission from the court's leader.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
This form is for someone who has been determined to be a vexatious litigant and must get prior court approval to file new litigation themselves. Greatly, it is for the person filing the case.
What does 'filing new litigation' mean according to this form?
It means starting any civil action or proceeding, or filing any petition, application, or motion (except a discovery motion) under the Family or Probate Code.
Does this form require an attorney?
The form is for use by someone who is not represented by an attorney, as it relates to a prefiling vexatious litigant order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2018.

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