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PREPARING YOUR DOCUMENTS
All papers presented to the court clerk for filing must be flat, unfolded, firmly bound
together at the top and on standard quality white paper, 8 1/2 x 11 inches in size.
Papers must be two-hole punched at the top. You must stamp or print “ORIGINAL” on
the top of the first page of each original document in the space between the punched
holes. If the document contains more than one page, you must staple the pages
together in the upper left corner.
You may use the blank petition contained in this packet to submit your request to the
court. Simply fill in the appropriate information in the space provided; print clearly and
use black ink. If you chose to type your own documents use the exact format shown for
the blank documents. Use numbered legal pleading paper where indicated.
Petition and Acknowledgement
The petition is a formal request for the court to review the final decision of the
administrative agency. The upper left-hand portion of the petition must contain the
document code (PET) followed by your printed or typed name, complete address and
telephone number, above the words “IN PROPER PERSON” as shown on the sample
document.
The case caption — the part of the document that follows the name and location of the
court — must appear exactly as shown on the blank document in this packet. Print or
type your name in the space provided above the word “PETITIONER” Show the names
of all other parties to the administrative proceeding in the space above the word
“RESPONDENT.” The Clerk’s Office will provide a case number and assign a judicial
department when you file the petition with the court.
To complete the first paragraph of the blank petition contained in this packet, you must
print your name on the first line following the word “PETIONER.” On the second line,
list the name of the hearing officer and/or agency issuing the final decision. The third
line requires you to give the date of the decision.
On the first line in the second paragraph, you must tell the court which statute gives you
the right to appeal the agency’s decision through the courts. (The administrative agency
may provide this information when it gives you its final decision.) On the second line,
specify the type of case you are appealing.
The final paragraph provides space for you to tell the court, briefly, why you believe the
administrative agency’s final decision is invalid. You will have an opportunity to go into
more detail when you file your memorandum of points and authorities. Insert the name
of the hearing officer or agency in the space provided.
Print your name, complete address, and telephone number on the lines provided at the
bottom of the last page of the petition.
You must acknowledge your petition before a notary public. Complete the
acknowledgement form contained in this packet by inserting the date and your name in