Suing a Local Public Entity
Table of Contents
 

	Credits
	Introduction
Whom can I sue? What is the difference between a claim and a complaint?
	Filing a Tort Claim
How do I file a claim? What must a claim contain? How should I proceed if I cannot get the information I need to sue the county jail (for example, the sheriff's name or the chief medical officer)? What is the deadline for filing a claim? When can I expect to hear from the county? What if I missed the deadline to file a claim? What can I do if the public entity rejected my application to file a late claim? What if I cannot pay the court fee?
	Filing a Lawsuit
What is the deadline for filing a complaint? If I have been injured in a county jail, should I file my complaint in state or federal court? How do I locate an attorney?
	Appendix A
	Appendix B
	Appendix C
	Appendix D
Instructions for the completion of Form 982(a)(17): Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs Form 982(a)(17): Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs (PDF format) Instructions for the Completion of Form 982(a)(18): Order on Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs Form 982(a)(18): Order on Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs (PDF format)
	Appendix E
	Appendix F
Government Claim Booklet (PDF format)
	Appendix G
Complaint-Personal Injury, Property Damage, Wrongful Death Civil Case Cover Sheet Cause of Action--General Negligence (to be attached to Complaint)
	Appendix H
	Appendix I
Sample Letter to Court Clerk Sample Letter to Judge

 
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