SC-100 Form Field Mapping Reference
Form Overview
- Name: SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court
- Pages: 6 pages (courts fill pages 1 and 5-6; plaintiff fills pages 2-4)
- Max Claim: $12,500 for individuals, $6,250 for businesses
- Court: California Superior Court
Critical: Court-Filled vs. Plaintiff-Filled Fields
DO NOT FILL THESE (Court fills automatically):
- Case Number field
- Trial Date, Time, Department
- Clerk signature and date
- Pages 5-6 (defendant information, help information)
PLAINTIFF MUST FILL:
- Pages 2-4 with claim details, party information, and declarations
Page 2: Plaintiff Information
Section 1 - Plaintiff Details
| Data |
Field ID |
Notes |
| Name |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffName1[0] |
Full name |
| Phone |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffPhone1[0] |
10-digit phone |
| Street Address |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffAddress1[0] |
Street and number only |
| City |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffCity1[0] |
City name |
| State |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffState1[0] |
2-letter state code (CA) |
| Zip |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffZip1[0] |
5-digit zip code |
| Email |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].EmailAdd1[0] |
Email address |
| Mailing Address (if different) |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffMailingAddress1[0] |
Leave empty if same |
| Mailing City |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffMailingCity1[0] |
Leave empty if same |
| Mailing State |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffMailingState1[0] |
Leave empty if same |
| Mailing Zip |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffMailingZip1[0] |
Leave empty if same |
Multiple Plaintiffs: If more than one plaintiff, fill PlaintiffName2, PlaintiffPhone2, PlaintiffAddress2, etc.
Checkboxes on Page 2:
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].Checkbox1[0]: More than 2 plaintiffs (check with "/1", omit if not applicable)
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].Checkbox2[0]: Fictitious business name (check with "/1", omit if not)
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].Checkbox3[0]: Licensee/payday lender (check with "/1", omit if not)
Section 2 - Defendant Information
| Data |
Field ID |
Notes |
| Name |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantName1[0] |
Full name or business name |
| Phone |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantPhone1[0] |
10-digit phone if available |
| Street Address |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantAddress1[0] |
Street and number |
| City |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantCity1[0] |
City name |
| State |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantState1[0] |
2-letter state code |
| Zip |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantZip1[0] |
5-digit zip code |
| Mailing Address (if different) |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantMailingAddress1[0] |
Leave empty if same |
| Mailing City |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantMailingCity1[0] |
Leave empty if same |
| Mailing State |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantMailingState1[0] |
Leave empty if same |
| Mailing Zip |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantMailingZip1[0] |
Leave empty if same |
| Service Agent Name (for corporations) |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantName2[0] |
Only if defendant is corporation |
| Service Agent Job Title |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantJob1[0] |
Only if defendant is corporation |
Checkboxes on Page 2:
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].Checkbox4[0]: Multiple defendants (check with "/1", omit if not)
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].Checkbox5[0]: Defendant on active military duty (check with "/1", omit if not)
Section 3 - Claim Information
| Data |
Field ID |
Notes |
| Claim Amount $ |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List3[0].PlaintiffClaimAmount1[0] |
Dollar amount only (e.g., "1500") |
| Why does defendant owe money |
SC-100[0].Page2[0].List3[0].Lia[0].FillField2[0] |
Narrative explanation of claim |
Page 3: Claim Details and Jurisdiction
Section 3b - When Did This Happen?
| Data |
Field ID |
Notes |
| Specific Date OR Start Date |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lib[0].Date1[0] |
Format: YYYY-MM-DD |
| Through Date (if range) |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lib[0].Date2[0] |
Format: YYYY-MM-DD |
| Through Date (alt field) |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lib[0].Date3[0] |
Alternative through date field |
Section 3c - How Calculated
| Data |
Field ID |
Notes |
| Money Calculation Explanation |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lic[0].FillField1[0] |
Explain how amount was calculated |
Section 4 - Demand Before Suit
Question: "Have you asked the defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue?"
| Choice |
Field ID |
Value |
| YES |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List4[0].Item4[0].Checkbox50[0] |
Use "/1" to check |
| NO (with explanation) |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List4[0].Item4[0].Checkbox50[1] |
Use "/2" to check |
| Explanation (if NO) |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List4[0].Item4[0].FillField2[0] |
Only fill if answer is NO |
Section 5 - Jurisdiction (Why Filing at This Courthouse)
Select ONE of the following:
| Jurisdiction Reason |
Field ID |
Value |
| (1) Where defendant lives/does business |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lia[0].Checkbox5cb[0] |
"/1" |
| (2) Where plaintiff's property was damaged |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lib[0].Checkbox5cb[0] |
"/2" |
| (3) Where plaintiff was injured |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lic[0].Checkbox5cb[0] |
"/3" |
| (4) Where contract was made/performed/broken |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lid[0].Checkbox5cb[0] |
"/4" |
| (5) Other (specify) |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lie[0].Checkbox5cb[0] |
"/5" |
| Other explanation (if selected) |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lie[0].FillField55[0] |
Explanation |
Section 6 - Zip Code
| Data |
Field ID |
Notes |
| Zip Code |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List6[0].item6[0].ZipCode1[0] |
Zip of jurisdiction location |
Section 7 - Attorney-Client Fee Dispute
Question: "Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute?"
| Choice |
Field ID |
Value |
| YES |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List7[0].item7[0].Checkbox60[0] |
"/1" |
| NO |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List7[0].item7[0].Checkbox60[1] |
"/2" |
| Arbitration checkbox (if YES) |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List7[0].item7[0].Checkbox11[0] |
"/1" if arbitration done |
Section 8 - Public Entity
Question: "Are you suing a public entity?"
| Choice |
Field ID |
Value |
| YES |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List8[0].item8[0].Checkbox61[0] |
"/1" |
| NO |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List8[0].item8[0].Checkbox61[1] |
"/2" |
| Claim Filed Date (if YES) |
SC-100[0].Page3[0].List8[0].item8[0].Date4[0] |
Format: YYYY-MM-DD |
Page 4: Declarations and Signature
Section 9 - Multiple Small Claims
Question: "Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California?"
| Choice |
Field ID |
Value |
| YES |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].List9[0].Item9[0].Checkbox62[0] |
"/1" |
| NO |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].List9[0].Item9[0].Checkbox62[1] |
"/2" |
Section 10 - Claim Over $2,500
Question: "Is your claim for more than $2,500?"
| Choice |
Field ID |
Value |
| YES |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].List10[0].li10[0].Checkbox63[0] |
"/1" |
| NO |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].List10[0].li10[0].Checkbox63[1] |
"/2" |
Signature Section
| Data |
Field ID |
Notes |
| Filing Date |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].Sign[0].Date1[0] |
Format: YYYY-MM-DD |
| Plaintiff Name |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].Sign[0].PlaintiffName1[0] |
Full name (printed) |
| Second Plaintiff Date (if applicable) |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].Sign[0].Date2[0] |
Format: YYYY-MM-DD |
| Second Plaintiff Name |
SC-100[0].Page4[0].Sign[0].PlaintiffName2[0] |
Full name (printed) |
Note: Actual signatures cannot be filled programmatically; leave signature lines blank for manual signing.
Field Value Format Examples
{
"field_id": "SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffName1[0]",
"value": "Joyce He"
}
{
"field_id": "SC-100[0].Page2[0].List3[0].PlaintiffClaimAmount1[0]",
"value": "1500"
}
{
"field_id": "SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lib[0].Date1[0]",
"value": "2025-09-30"
}
{
"field_id": "SC-100[0].Page3[0].List4[0].Item4[0].Checkbox50[0]",
"value": "/1"
}
Common Scenarios
Single Plaintiff, Single Defendant
- Fill PlaintiffName1, PlaintiffPhone1, PlaintiffAddress1, etc. (all with index 1)
- Fill DefendantName1, DefendantPhone1, DefendantAddress1, etc. (all with index 1)
- Leave Checkbox1 unchecked (more than two plaintiffs)
- Leave Checkbox4 unchecked (more than one defendant)
Multiple Plaintiffs
- Fill PlaintiffName1, PlaintiffPhone1, ... for first plaintiff
- Fill PlaintiffName2, PlaintiffPhone2, ... for second plaintiff
- Check Checkbox1 with "/1" to indicate more than two plaintiffs
- Attach SC-100A form for additional plaintiffs
Mailing Address Different from Street Address
- Fill PlaintiffMailingAddress1, PlaintiffMailingCity1, etc.
- Same format as street address fields
Validation Rules
- Phone numbers: 10 digits (e.g., 4125886066)
- Zip codes: 5 digits (e.g., 94086)
- Dates: YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g., 2026-01-19)
- Claim amount: Numeric value without currency symbol (e.g., 1500)
- State: 2-letter abbreviation (e.g., CA)
- Checkboxes: Use "/" prefix for values ("/1", "/2", etc.)
1---2name: run2-sc100-form-mapping3description: SC-100 California Small Claims form field ID mappings and data entry guidelines4license: MIT5---67# SC-100 Form Field Mapping Reference89## Form Overview10- **Name**: SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court11- **Pages**: 6 pages (courts fill pages 1 and 5-6; plaintiff fills pages 2-4)12- **Max Claim**: $12,500 for individuals, $6,250 for businesses13- **Court**: California Superior Court1415## Critical: Court-Filled vs. Plaintiff-Filled Fields1617**DO NOT FILL THESE (Court fills automatically):**18- Case Number field19- Trial Date, Time, Department20- Clerk signature and date21- Pages 5-6 (defendant information, help information)2223**PLAINTIFF MUST FILL:**24- Pages 2-4 with claim details, party information, and declarations2526## Page 2: Plaintiff Information2728### Section 1 - Plaintiff Details29| Data | Field ID | Notes |30|------|----------|-------|31| Name | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffName1[0]` | Full name |32| Phone | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffPhone1[0]` | 10-digit phone |33| Street Address | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffAddress1[0]` | Street and number only |34| City | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffCity1[0]` | City name |35| State | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffState1[0]` | 2-letter state code (CA) |36| Zip | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffZip1[0]` | 5-digit zip code |37| Email | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].EmailAdd1[0]` | Email address |38| Mailing Address (if different) | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffMailingAddress1[0]` | Leave empty if same |39| Mailing City | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffMailingCity1[0]` | Leave empty if same |40| Mailing State | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffMailingState1[0]` | Leave empty if same |41| Mailing Zip | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffMailingZip1[0]` | Leave empty if same |4243**Multiple Plaintiffs**: If more than one plaintiff, fill PlaintiffName2, PlaintiffPhone2, PlaintiffAddress2, etc.4445**Checkboxes on Page 2**:46- `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].Checkbox1[0]`: More than 2 plaintiffs (check with "/1", omit if not applicable)47- `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].Checkbox2[0]`: Fictitious business name (check with "/1", omit if not)48- `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].Checkbox3[0]`: Licensee/payday lender (check with "/1", omit if not)4950### Section 2 - Defendant Information51| Data | Field ID | Notes |52|------|----------|-------|53| Name | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantName1[0]` | Full name or business name |54| Phone | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantPhone1[0]` | 10-digit phone if available |55| Street Address | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantAddress1[0]` | Street and number |56| City | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantCity1[0]` | City name |57| State | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantState1[0]` | 2-letter state code |58| Zip | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantZip1[0]` | 5-digit zip code |59| Mailing Address (if different) | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantMailingAddress1[0]` | Leave empty if same |60| Mailing City | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantMailingCity1[0]` | Leave empty if same |61| Mailing State | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantMailingState1[0]` | Leave empty if same |62| Mailing Zip | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantMailingZip1[0]` | Leave empty if same |63| Service Agent Name (for corporations) | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantName2[0]` | Only if defendant is corporation |64| Service Agent Job Title | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].DefendantJob1[0]` | Only if defendant is corporation |6566**Checkboxes on Page 2**:67- `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].Checkbox4[0]`: Multiple defendants (check with "/1", omit if not)68- `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List2[0].item2[0].Checkbox5[0]`: Defendant on active military duty (check with "/1", omit if not)6970### Section 3 - Claim Information71| Data | Field ID | Notes |72|------|----------|-------|73| Claim Amount $ | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List3[0].PlaintiffClaimAmount1[0]` | Dollar amount only (e.g., "1500") |74| Why does defendant owe money | `SC-100[0].Page2[0].List3[0].Lia[0].FillField2[0]` | Narrative explanation of claim |7576## Page 3: Claim Details and Jurisdiction7778### Section 3b - When Did This Happen?79| Data | Field ID | Notes |80|------|----------|-------|81| Specific Date OR Start Date | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lib[0].Date1[0]` | Format: YYYY-MM-DD |82| Through Date (if range) | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lib[0].Date2[0]` | Format: YYYY-MM-DD |83| Through Date (alt field) | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lib[0].Date3[0]` | Alternative through date field |8485### Section 3c - How Calculated86| Data | Field ID | Notes |87|------|----------|-------|88| Money Calculation Explanation | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lic[0].FillField1[0]` | Explain how amount was calculated |8990### Section 4 - Demand Before Suit91**Question**: "Have you asked the defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue?"9293| Choice | Field ID | Value |94|--------|----------|-------|95| **YES** | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List4[0].Item4[0].Checkbox50[0]` | Use "/1" to check |96| **NO** (with explanation) | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List4[0].Item4[0].Checkbox50[1]` | Use "/2" to check |97| Explanation (if NO) | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List4[0].Item4[0].FillField2[0]` | Only fill if answer is NO |9899### Section 5 - Jurisdiction (Why Filing at This Courthouse)100Select ONE of the following:101102| Jurisdiction Reason | Field ID | Value |103|---------------------|----------|-------|104| (1) Where defendant lives/does business | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lia[0].Checkbox5cb[0]` | "/1" |105| (2) Where plaintiff's property was damaged | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lib[0].Checkbox5cb[0]` | "/2" |106| (3) Where plaintiff was injured | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lic[0].Checkbox5cb[0]` | "/3" |107| (4) Where contract was made/performed/broken | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lid[0].Checkbox5cb[0]` | "/4" |108| (5) Other (specify) | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lie[0].Checkbox5cb[0]` | "/5" |109| Other explanation (if selected) | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List5[0].Lie[0].FillField55[0]` | Explanation |110111### Section 6 - Zip Code112| Data | Field ID | Notes |113|------|----------|-------|114| Zip Code | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List6[0].item6[0].ZipCode1[0]` | Zip of jurisdiction location |115116### Section 7 - Attorney-Client Fee Dispute117**Question**: "Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute?"118119| Choice | Field ID | Value |120|--------|----------|-------|121| **YES** | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List7[0].item7[0].Checkbox60[0]` | "/1" |122| **NO** | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List7[0].item7[0].Checkbox60[1]` | "/2" |123| Arbitration checkbox (if YES) | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List7[0].item7[0].Checkbox11[0]` | "/1" if arbitration done |124125### Section 8 - Public Entity126**Question**: "Are you suing a public entity?"127128| Choice | Field ID | Value |129|--------|----------|-------|130| **YES** | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List8[0].item8[0].Checkbox61[0]` | "/1" |131| **NO** | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List8[0].item8[0].Checkbox61[1]` | "/2" |132| Claim Filed Date (if YES) | `SC-100[0].Page3[0].List8[0].item8[0].Date4[0]` | Format: YYYY-MM-DD |133134## Page 4: Declarations and Signature135136### Section 9 - Multiple Small Claims137**Question**: "Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California?"138139| Choice | Field ID | Value |140|--------|----------|-------|141| **YES** | `SC-100[0].Page4[0].List9[0].Item9[0].Checkbox62[0]` | "/1" |142| **NO** | `SC-100[0].Page4[0].List9[0].Item9[0].Checkbox62[1]` | "/2" |143144### Section 10 - Claim Over $2,500145**Question**: "Is your claim for more than $2,500?"146147| Choice | Field ID | Value |148|--------|----------|-------|149| **YES** | `SC-100[0].Page4[0].List10[0].li10[0].Checkbox63[0]` | "/1" |150| **NO** | `SC-100[0].Page4[0].List10[0].li10[0].Checkbox63[1]` | "/2" |151152### Signature Section153| Data | Field ID | Notes |154|------|----------|-------|155| Filing Date | `SC-100[0].Page4[0].Sign[0].Date1[0]` | Format: YYYY-MM-DD |156| Plaintiff Name | `SC-100[0].Page4[0].Sign[0].PlaintiffName1[0]` | Full name (printed) |157| Second Plaintiff Date (if applicable) | `SC-100[0].Page4[0].Sign[0].Date2[0]` | Format: YYYY-MM-DD |158| Second Plaintiff Name | `SC-100[0].Page4[0].Sign[0].PlaintiffName2[0]` | Full name (printed) |159160**Note**: Actual signatures cannot be filled programmatically; leave signature lines blank for manual signing.161162## Field Value Format Examples163164```json165{166 "field_id": "SC-100[0].Page2[0].List1[0].Item1[0].PlaintiffName1[0]",167 "value": "Joyce He"168}169```170171```json172{173 "field_id": "SC-100[0].Page2[0].List3[0].PlaintiffClaimAmount1[0]",174 "value": "1500"175}176```177178```json179{180 "field_id": "SC-100[0].Page3[0].List3[0].Lib[0].Date1[0]",181 "value": "2025-09-30"182}183```184185```json186{187 "field_id": "SC-100[0].Page3[0].List4[0].Item4[0].Checkbox50[0]",188 "value": "/1"189}190```191192## Common Scenarios193194### Single Plaintiff, Single Defendant195- Fill PlaintiffName1, PlaintiffPhone1, PlaintiffAddress1, etc. (all with index 1)196- Fill DefendantName1, DefendantPhone1, DefendantAddress1, etc. (all with index 1)197- Leave Checkbox1 unchecked (more than two plaintiffs)198- Leave Checkbox4 unchecked (more than one defendant)199200### Multiple Plaintiffs201- Fill PlaintiffName1, PlaintiffPhone1, ... for first plaintiff202- Fill PlaintiffName2, PlaintiffPhone2, ... for second plaintiff203- Check Checkbox1 with "/1" to indicate more than two plaintiffs204- Attach SC-100A form for additional plaintiffs205206### Mailing Address Different from Street Address207- Fill PlaintiffMailingAddress1, PlaintiffMailingCity1, etc.208- Same format as street address fields209210## Validation Rules211- Phone numbers: 10 digits (e.g., 4125886066)212- Zip codes: 5 digits (e.g., 94086)213- Dates: YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g., 2026-01-19)214- Claim amount: Numeric value without currency symbol (e.g., 1500)215- State: 2-letter abbreviation (e.g., CA)216- Checkboxes: Use "/" prefix for values ("/1", "/2", etc.)