How-To: Complete the Civil Cover Sheet (Federal)

Background:	You are preparing your federal lawsuit
Problem:	You are unsure how to complete the Civil Cover Sheet
Solution:	You follow this guide for completing the Civil Cover Sheet (Federal)

I. Legal Citations

Local Rule 1.05(e) USFLMD | Civil Cover Sheet
"(e) The Clerk is authorized and directed to require a complete and executed AO Form JS44, Civil Cover Sheet, which shall accompany each civil case as a condition to the filing thereof. State and federal prisoners, and other persons filing civil cases pro se are exempt from the requirements of this subsection." Local Rule 5.2 USFLND | Civil Cover Sheet
"An attorney who files or removes a civil case must simultaneously file a civil cover sheet on a form available without charge from the Clerk or on the District’s website. But the Court may allow the civil cover sheet to be filed later. A pro se party need not file a civil cover sheet."

II. Samples

# PDF Comments ₧

1 TBD case. USFLMD. Pro Se Filing. 2020. NOS 442. §1981 Case (+ §760 FS). Employment.

2 TBD case. USFLND. Pro Se Filing. 2021. NOS 440. §1983 Case. ALJ Perjury.

3 USFLMD. Attorney Filing. 2019. NOS 790. Title VII Case (+ §1983). Employment.

4 USFLMD. Attorney Filing. 2019. NOS 440. Title VII Case (+ §760 FS). Employment.

5 USFLMD. Attorney Filing. 2019. Title VII Case (+ §760 FS). Employment.

6 USFLMD. Pro Se Filing. 2020. NOS 442. Title VII (+ §1981; NLRA. Employment

7 USFLMD. Attorney Filing. 2020. NOS 790. Title VII (+ §760 FS). Employment.

#	PDF	Comments	₧
1		TBD case. USFLMD. Pro Se Filing. 2020. NOS 442. §1981 Case (+ §760 FS). Employment.
2		TBD case. USFLND. Pro Se Filing. 2021. NOS 440. §1983 Case. ALJ Perjury.
3		USFLMD. Attorney Filing. 2019. NOS 790. Title VII Case (+ §1983). Employment.
4		USFLMD. Attorney Filing. 2019. NOS 440. Title VII Case (+ §760 FS). Employment.
5		USFLMD. Attorney Filing. 2019. Title VII Case (+ §760 FS). Employment.
6		USFLMD. Pro Se Filing. 2020. NOS 442. Title VII (+ §1981; NLRA. Employment
7		USFLMD. Attorney Filing. 2020. NOS 790. Title VII (+ §760 FS). Employment.

III. Forms

# Word Comments ₧

1 Official Court Form. Interactive/Electronic. Free

#	Word	Comments	₧
1		Official Court Form. Interactive/Electronic.	Free

IV. Quick Commentary

Note: You might not need to complete this form:
- some districts (eg, USFLND) don't require it from you (ie, a Pro Se litigant)
- other districts (eg, USFLMD) will complete it for you
- check the local rules of court for your district
  - Rule 1.02 USFLMD (Florida, Middle District)
  - Rule 5.2 USFLND (Florida, Northern District)
Use the court-issued form (see Part III - above) to complete your federal 'Civil Cover Sheet'
Read the court-issued guide for additional help
Review the Nature-of-Suit codes to help select the proper one
Cite the statute that you are suing under (eg, Title VII, 42 USC §2000e; 42 USC §1981; §760 FS; etc.)
Please download as many sample documents as you'd like
Save the final version as a PDF file. Print it out as well.
File the final version in court

V. Quick Analysis

25% of cover sheets indicate a civil rights case
- 16% prisoner cases; plus
- 9% non-prisoner cases
43% of filers fail to indicate the nature-of-suit on their cover sheets

For deeper insight, please see TBD's Nature of Suit Analysis

VI. Additional Notes

Given these statistics, you will probably make a solid impression on the court (and your opponent's legal counsel) if you accurately fill out this civil cover sheet.
Estimated Time ≈ 5-10 minutes

VII. Additional resources

Item 13.04, Pro Se Handbook (USNYWD)
- see the 'Cover Sheet' instructions

VIII. Conclusion

With the use of the form (as well as the samples above), you can more easily complete the civil cover sheet (federal).

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How-To: Complete the Civil Cover Sheet (Federal)

I. Legal Citations

II. Samples

III. Forms

IV. Quick Commentary

V. Quick Analysis

VI. Additional Notes

VII. Additional resources

VIII. Conclusion

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How-To: Complete the Civil Cover Sheet (Federal)

I. Legal Citations

II. Samples

III. Forms

IV. Quick Commentary

V. Quick Analysis

VI. Additional Notes

VII. Additional resources

VIII. Conclusion

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