Case Information Statement

A Case Information Statement (or Cover Sheet) is a document which is filed with a court clerk at the commencement of a civil lawsuit in many of the court systems of the United States. It is generally filed along with the complaint. Some states use similar documents for criminal cases as well.

Read more about Case Information Statement:  Purpose and Terminology, Case Information Statements in Civil Cases, Case Information Statements in Criminal Cases, New York's Request For Judicial Intervention

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