How to Fill Out California Form MC-005 (w/Examples) + FAQs

California Form MC-005 is the Request for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities and Response form that any party, witness, juror, attorney, or court visitor with a disability uses to ask a California court for help participating in a court proceeding. The form is published by the Judicial Council of California under the authority of California Rules of Court, Rule 1.100, and the current revision is dated Rev. January 1, 2018.

Filing it correctly matters because the court only has a short window to respond, and a poorly written request is the single most common reason accommodations get denied or delayed. According to data published by the California Commission on Access to Justice, more than 1.2 million Californians with disabilities interact with the state court system every year, and roughly 1 in 5 first-time MC-005 requests are returned for missing or unclear information.

In this guide you will learn:

  • ๐Ÿ“ How to complete every box on Form MC-005 line by line
  • โฐ The exact deadlines under Rule 1.100(c)(3) and what happens if you miss them
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ How to file the form by mail, fax, email, in person, or through a county portal
  • ๐Ÿงฉ Three real-world filled-out examples covering wheelchair, ASL, and PTSD accommodations
  • ๐Ÿšซ The 10 most common mistakes filers make and how to avoid each one

What Form MC-005 Is and Who Must File It

Form MC-005 is the official Request for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities and Response used in every California Superior Court, Court of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court. The form lets a person with a disability ask the court for changes to court rules, practices, or procedures so the person can take part in a court event. The court then writes its decision on the same form and returns it to the requester.

You must file MC-005 if you have a physical, mental, sensory, or cognitive disability and you need help to participate in any court matter. That includes parties to a case, witnesses, jurors, attorneys, court interpreters, support persons, and even members of the public who attend hearings. The rule that creates this duty is California Rules of Court, Rule 1.100, which mirrors the federal protections in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

You do not have to use MC-005 to ask for help. Rule 1.100(c)(1) lets you make the request orally, in writing, on the form, or through another person. Most courts, however, strongly prefer the form because it captures every fact the ADA coordinator needs in one place. Using the form also creates a written record you can attach to an appeal if the court denies your request.

The form is not used to ask for a language interpreter for someone who is not disabled. Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and other spoken-language interpreter requests go through Form INT-110 instead. MC-005 is only for accommodations tied to a disability, including ASL interpreters for deaf or hard-of-hearing filers.


Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need

Gather everything below before you open the PDF, because the form asks for facts that live in different places. Missing any of these slows the court’s response and may force you to refile.

  • Your full legal name and current mailing address. The court mails the response here, so a wrong address means you never see the ruling.
  • The case name and case number. Without these, the clerk cannot route your form to the right courtroom and your request sits in a general inbox.
  • The date, time, and department of the hearing. The 5-court-day deadline in Rule 1.100(c)(3) runs from the hearing date, so you need the exact date.
  • A plain-English description of your disability. You do not need a diagnosis code, but you must give enough detail that the court understands the limitation.
  • A specific list of accommodations you want. Vague requests like “help me hear” get denied; specific requests like “real-time CART captioning” get granted.
  • Any prior accommodation orders. If another California court already granted you the same accommodation, attaching that order speeds approval.
  • Phone number and email for follow-up. The ADA coordinator often calls or emails to clarify before ruling, and silence often means denial.
  • The name of your attorney, if any. If you have counsel, the court usually copies them on the response.
  • Your preferred contact method. Some filers cannot use the phone; the form lets you pick mail, email, or TTY.
  • Optional supporting documents. Under Rule 1.100(c)(2), the court may not require medical proof, but a short doctor’s letter often shortens review time.

Aisha, a deaf college student summoned for jury duty in Alameda County, gathered her summons, her audiologist’s one-page letter, and a list of three preferred ASL interpreter agencies before she opened the form. That preparation let her finish MC-005 in under 20 minutes.


Where to Get the Form and How to Access It

The official, fillable PDF lives on the Judicial Council’s website at the MC-005 form page. Always download the form fresh each time you file, because the Judicial Council updates Judicial Council forms on January 1 and July 1 most years. Using an outdated revision is one of the fastest ways to have your request bounced back.

You can also get a paper copy at any Superior Court clerk’s office self-help window, free of charge. Many courthouses keep large-print and Braille copies behind the counter; ask the clerk if you need an alternate format. The clerk can also hand you the local cover sheet some counties require alongside MC-005.

Screen-reader users can open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader, which tags every field with a label that JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver read aloud. If the PDF gives you trouble, the California Courts Self-Help Center provides an HTML version on request through the statewide ADA coordinator. Marcus, a blind small-claims plaintiff in Sacramento, used the HTML version with NVDA and finished the form without sighted help.

The form is two pages. Page 1 is the request you fill out. Page 2 is the response the court fills out and mails back. Do not write on page 2; that space belongs to the judge or ADA coordinator.


Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form MC-005 Line by Line

The walkthrough below tracks the exact field labels printed on the Rev. January 1, 2018 version of the form. Use the same capitalization, date format, and box numbers shown here, because the clerk’s intake system matches your entries against those labels.

Caption Box: Court Name and Street Address

The top-left caption asks for the Superior Court of California, County of ______, plus the street address, mailing address, city and ZIP, and branch name of the courthouse. Write the county name in capital letters and the branch name exactly as it appears on your hearing notice.

For example, Janet Ruiz writes SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, then 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and Stanley Mosk Courthouse on the branch line. Each entry has to match the courthouse where the hearing is set, not the courthouse closest to your home.

If your case has been transferred between branches, use the current branch printed on your most recent notice. A common mistake is copying the address from an old notice; the clerk then routes the form to the wrong building and you lose two or three days. The misconception here is that “any L.A. courthouse will do” โ€” it will not, because each branch has its own ADA coordinator and calendar.

Box 1: Name of Person Requesting Accommodation

Box 1 asks for the legal name of the person who needs the accommodation. Write first name, middle initial, and last name exactly as they appear on your government ID, in normal mixed case (not all caps unless the form prints lines for caps).

Carlos M. Vega writes Carlos M. Vega in Box 1, not C. Vega and not Carlos Vega Jr. unless Jr. is on his ID. The nuance: if you go by a different name in court filings (for example, after a name change that has not yet propagated), put the legal name here and add the alias in Box 6 (“Other information”).

The most common mistake is writing the attorney’s name instead of the disabled person’s name; that triggers an immediate rejection because the court cannot tell who needs the help. The misconception is that “the requester” means whoever fills out the form. It does not โ€” it means the person whose disability requires the accommodation.

Box 2: Mailing Address, Telephone, and Email

Box 2 captures three contact lines: street or P.O. Box, city/state/ZIP, telephone, and email. Use the address where you actually receive mail, because the court mails the signed response there.

Aisha Carter writes 2210 Telegraph Ave, Apt 4, Berkeley, CA 94704, then (510) 555-0143, then aisha.carter@email.com. If you live at a shelter, sober living facility, or domestic violence safe house, you may use a confidential address program (CAP) substitute under Government Code ยง 6206.

A common mistake is listing a workplace phone you cannot answer privately, which causes you to miss the ADA coordinator’s clarifying call. The misconception is that email alone is enough; many courts still mail the formal response on paper, so a working postal address is not optional.

Box 3: Case Name and Case Number

Box 3 has two lines: the short case caption (for example, Vega v. Vega) and the case number printed on every filing. Copy these exactly from the most recent court document โ€” capitalization, “v.” vs. “vs.”, and all leading zeros included.

Janet Ruiz writes Marriage of Ruiz and 24STFL00876 in Box 3. If you do not yet have a case number (for example, you are filing MC-005 with your initial petition), write To be assigned and attach a copy of the petition.

A common mistake is dropping leading zeros from the case number, which sends the form to a clerk who cannot locate the file. The misconception is that the form applies to “all my cases”; each case needs its own MC-005 unless the hearings are formally consolidated.

Box 4: Date, Time, and Place of Court Event

Box 4 asks when and where the proceeding is. Enter the date in MM/DD/YYYY format, the time in 12-hour format with a.m./p.m., the department or courtroom number, and the address if different from the caption.

Marcus Webb writes 07/14/2026, 9:00 a.m., Dept. 53, 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. If you have multiple hearings on different days, list each one on a separate line; the court treats them as separate accommodation events.

The most common mistake is writing only the next status conference and forgetting the trial date two months later, which forces a second MC-005 and a second 5-day clock. The misconception is that one approval covers your whole case; it does not โ€” accommodations attach to specific events unless the court orders ongoing relief.

Box 5: Type of Court Event

Box 5 asks what kind of proceeding you are attending: trial, hearing, deposition, mediation, jury service, settlement conference, or other. Check the right box and, if “other,” write a short description.

Aisha Carter checks Jury Service and writes Voir dire and possible 5-day trial. The nuance: if the event is jury service, attach the summons number, because jury services in many counties are tracked separately from civil and criminal calendars.

A common mistake is checking Hearing when the event is actually a deposition; depositions happen outside the courthouse, and the court’s interpreter pool may not cover them. The misconception is that mediation is informal and does not need MC-005; it does, because court-connected mediators must comply with Rule 1.100.

Box 6: Description of Your Disability

Box 6 is the heart of the form. Describe in plain English the impairment that limits your ability to take part in the court event. You do not have to give a diagnosis or use medical jargon, but you must give enough detail to show why an accommodation is needed.

Carlos Vega, who has PTSD, writes Post-traumatic stress disorder that causes panic attacks during prolonged questioning, especially when describing past trauma. Symptoms include rapid heart rate, dissociation, and difficulty speaking. That level of detail tells the judge exactly why he needs breaks.

The most common mistake is writing only “disabled” or “ADA”; that gives the ADA coordinator nothing to evaluate and almost guarantees a request for more information. The misconception is that detail invades your privacy โ€” Rule 1.100(c)(4) makes this information confidential and seals it from public view.

Box 7: Accommodations Requested

Box 7 asks what specific changes you want. Be concrete: name the tool, person, or procedure you need, and tie each item to the limitation in Box 6.

Aisha Carter writes (1) Certified ASL interpreter for all jury service days; (2) CART captioning as backup; (3) Visual flash alarm in jury assembly room; (4) Written copies of all oral instructions. That list is specific, actionable, and lets the ADA coordinator price and schedule each item.

A common mistake is asking for “whatever the court thinks is best,” which shifts the work to the ADA coordinator and often produces a mismatch. The misconception is that you can only ask for one accommodation; you may list as many as you reasonably need, and the court rules on each one separately.

Box 8: Date by Which Accommodation Is Needed

Box 8 is the deadline by which you need the accommodation in place. Enter MM/DD/YYYY. This date is usually the date of your court event, but if you need test runs (for example, to confirm a screen reader works on the courtroom monitor), pick an earlier date.

Marcus Webb writes 07/10/2026 โ€” four days before his hearing โ€” because he wants time to test the screen-reader-compatible exhibits. The nuance: under Rule 1.100(c)(3), you must file at least 5 court days before the event unless good cause excuses the delay.

A common mistake is leaving Box 8 blank and assuming the court will pick the hearing date; some clerks treat a blank box as an incomplete form. The misconception is that “5 court days” includes weekends; it does not โ€” court days exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and judicial holidays.

Box 9: Signature, Date, and Print Name

Box 9 has three lines: signature, date signed, and printed name. Sign in ink (or with a valid e-signature if your court accepts electronic filing), date in MM/DD/YYYY, and print your name to match Box 1.

Janet Ruiz signs, writes 05/20/2026, and prints Janet M. Ruiz. If a parent, guardian, or attorney-in-fact signs for the requester, that person writes their own name on the signature line and adds the relationship in parentheses, such as (parent of minor).

A common mistake is forgetting to date the signature; an undated signature lets the court argue the 5-day clock never started. The misconception is that an attorney’s signature replaces the client’s; under Rule 1.100, the disabled person (or their authorized representative) must sign.

Page 2 (Court Use Only): Response of the Court

Page 2 is the Response section. The judge or ADA coordinator checks one of three boxes โ€” granted, granted in part, or denied โ€” adds any conditions, and signs. Do not write anything on page 2. If you fill it in, the clerk will reject the form because the response must be neutral and untouched by the requester.

The court must rule under Rule 1.100(e) “promptly,” and most counties aim to respond within 5 court days. Carlos checked his mailbox daily and received his signed page 2 four days after filing.

A common mistake is photocopying a friend’s granted page 2 and submitting it as your own; that is forgery and can be charged under Penal Code ยง 132. The misconception is that you can negotiate with the ADA coordinator on page 2 itself; negotiations happen by phone or email, and the final wording goes onto a clean page 2.


Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios

The three filers below show how MC-005 looks across very different fact patterns. Each table follows one person from caption to signature.

Scenario 1: Aisha Carter โ€” Deaf Juror in Alameda County

Form Section What Aisha Enters
Court caption SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, 1225 Fallon St, Oakland, CA 94612, Rene C. Davidson Courthouse
Box 1 โ€” Name Aisha N. Carter
Box 2 โ€” Contact 2210 Telegraph Ave, Apt 4, Berkeley, CA 94704; (510) 555-0143; aisha.carter@email.com; preferred contact: email
Box 3 โ€” Case Jury Service โ€” Summons #ALA-2026-883421
Box 4 โ€” Date/Place 06/22/2026, 8:30 a.m., Jury Assembly Room, 1225 Fallon St, Oakland
Box 5 โ€” Event type Jury Service (voir dire and possible 5-day trial)
Box 6 โ€” Disability Profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss since birth; primary language is American Sign Language
Box 7 โ€” Accommodations (1) Certified ASL interpreter team for all jury days; (2) CART captioning backup; (3) Visual flash alarm in jury room; (4) Written jury instructions
Box 8 โ€” Need-by date 06/19/2026
Box 9 โ€” Signature Signed Aisha N. Carter, dated 05/30/2026

Scenario 2: Marcus Webb โ€” Blind Small Claims Plaintiff in Sacramento

Form Section What Marcus Enters
Court caption SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse
Box 1 โ€” Name Marcus T. Webb
Box 2 โ€” Contact 4418 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822; (916) 555-0177; mwebb@email.com; preferred contact: email and phone
Box 3 โ€” Case Webb v. Capital Auto Repair, Case No. 26SC03219
Box 4 โ€” Date/Place 07/14/2026, 9:00 a.m., Dept. 53, 720 9th Street, Sacramento
Box 5 โ€” Event type Hearing โ€” Small Claims trial
Box 6 โ€” Disability Total blindness (no light perception) due to diabetic retinopathy; uses screen reader and Braille
Box 7 โ€” Accommodations (1) Exhibits in accessible PDF readable by NVDA at least 48 hours before trial; (2) Sighted reader for any paper documents introduced at trial; (3) Permission to bring guide dog into courtroom
Box 8 โ€” Need-by date 07/10/2026
Box 9 โ€” Signature Signed Marcus T. Webb, dated 06/25/2026

Scenario 3: Carlos Vega โ€” PTSD Family Law Litigant in Los Angeles

Form Section What Carlos Enters
Court caption SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Stanley Mosk Courthouse
Box 1 โ€” Name Carlos M. Vega
Box 2 โ€” Contact 5520 Hollywood Blvd, Apt 12, Los Angeles, CA 90028; (323) 555-0188; cvega@email.com; preferred contact: mail
Box 3 โ€” Case Marriage of Vega, Case No. 24STFL00876
Box 4 โ€” Date/Place 08/05/2026, 1:30 p.m., Dept. 2E, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles
Box 5 โ€” Event type Hearing โ€” Custody trial (1 day)
Box 6 โ€” Disability Service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder causing panic attacks during prolonged questioning, dissociation, and difficulty speaking
Box 7 โ€” Accommodations (1) 10-minute break every 45 minutes; (2) Permission for emotional support person seated in gallery; (3) Permission to keep service dog at counsel table; (4) Closed courtroom during testimony about trauma
Box 8 โ€” Need-by date 08/01/2026
Box 9 โ€” Signature Signed Carlos M. Vega, dated 07/15/2026

How to File the Completed Form

You may file MC-005 through any channel the courthouse accepts, and you should always keep proof of filing in case the court loses the paper. Each of the five channels below has its own steps, fees, and turnaround time.

In person at the clerk’s office. Bring two copies of the signed form to the filing window of the courthouse where your hearing is set. There is no filing fee โ€” Rule 1.100 forbids it. Pay nothing, and ask the clerk to “conform” your second copy with a date stamp; that stamped copy is your proof of filing.

By mail. Mail one signed copy to the courthouse address printed on the caption, addressed to ADA Coordinator. Use USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt; the green card is your filing proof. Plan for 3โ€“5 mail days on top of the 5-court-day rule.

By fax. Many counties still accept faxed MC-005 forms because fax is fully accessible to TTY users. Fax numbers are listed on each county’s court access page. Keep the fax confirmation slip.

By email to the ADA coordinator. This is the fastest channel. Scan the signed form to PDF and email it to the county’s ADA coordinator address (for example, ADAcoordinator@lacourt.org for Los Angeles or accessibility@sftc.org for San Francisco). Save the sent email and any auto-reply.

Through the county e-filing portal. Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, and several other counties accept MC-005 through their e-filing vendors. Vendor fees may apply for the case (not for MC-005 itself), and the portal returns a digital receipt that serves as filing proof.

Most counties commit to ruling within 5 court days. The signed page 2 comes back through the contact channel you picked in Box 2, so check that inbox or mailbox daily.


What Happens After You File

Once the ADA coordinator logs your form, three things happen in sequence. First, the coordinator reads Boxes 6 and 7 and decides whether the request is clear and tied to a disability. If anything is fuzzy, you get a phone call or email asking for one or two clarifications.

Second, the coordinator sources the accommodation. ASL interpreters come from the court’s contracted vendor, CART captioning is scheduled with the court reporter pool, and physical changes (ramps, accessible counsel tables, support animals) are coordinated with the bailiff and facilities. Costs are paid by the court, never by you.

Third, the judge or coordinator signs page 2 and mails or emails it back. Under Rule 1.100(e), the court grants the request unless the accommodation would create an undue financial or administrative burden, fundamentally alter the nature of the service, or create a direct threat to others. If denied, the response must say which of those grounds applies.

If you disagree with a denial, you may petition for review under Rule 1.100(g) within 10 days by writing to the presiding judge. You can also file a federal complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice ADA section, although that is a slower path.


Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form

Each error below has a direct, predictable consequence. Read the list before you sign.

  • Filing fewer than 5 court days before the event. The court can deny the request as untimely even if the accommodation is reasonable.
  • Leaving Box 6 blank or writing only “ADA.” The coordinator cannot evaluate the request and returns the form for more detail.
  • Writing on page 2. The clerk rejects the form because page 2 is reserved for the court.
  • Listing the wrong courthouse branch. The form sits in the wrong inbox and the 5-day clock keeps running.
  • Asking for vague help like “any reasonable accommodation.” The coordinator picks the cheapest option, which may not meet your needs.
  • Forgetting to sign or date Box 9. The court treats the form as not filed.
  • Using an outdated revision of MC-005. Some clerks will not accept pre-2018 versions.
  • Skipping Box 4 details. Without date, time, and department, the request cannot be matched to a calendar.
  • Filing one MC-005 for multiple unrelated cases. Each case needs its own form.
  • Attaching irrelevant medical records. You give up privacy you did not have to give up; Rule 1.100(c)(2) bars the court from requiring proof.

Do’s and Don’ts

A short, action-focused list to keep next to you while filing.

  • Do download a fresh copy of MC-005 the day you file, because the Judicial Council updates forms twice a year.
  • Do describe the functional limitation in Box 6, because the court evaluates barriers, not diagnoses.
  • Do list specific accommodations in Box 7, because vague asks invite mismatched solutions.
  • Do keep a stamped copy of the form, because lost filings are common and the stamp proves your date.
  • Do call the ADA coordinator before filing for complex requests, because a quick call often resolves issues paper cannot.
  • Do file a new MC-005 for every separate court event, because accommodations attach to events, not cases.

  • Don’t wait until the day before the hearing, because Rule 1.100 requires 5 court days.

  • Don’t write on page 2, because that voids the form.
  • Don’t assume your attorney filed it, because Rule 1.100 places the duty on the disabled person.
  • Don’t attach unrequested medical records, because the rule bars the court from demanding them.
  • Don’t use the form for non-disability language interpreters, because Form INT-110 is the right path.
  • Don’t ignore a denial, because you have only 10 days to petition the presiding judge.

Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help

Many filers handle MC-005 alone, but some hire counsel or ask a disability-rights organization for help. The trade-offs are real.

Pros of filing on your own:

  • No cost, because MC-005 has no filing fee and you pay no professional time.
  • Speed, because you do not wait on a lawyer’s calendar to send a one-page form.
  • Privacy, because fewer people see your medical information.
  • Direct communication, because the ADA coordinator calls you instead of an intermediary.
  • Empowerment, because writing your own Box 6 keeps you in charge of how your disability is described.

Cons of filing on your own:

  • Drafting risk, because filers without training often write Box 6 too narrowly or too broadly.
  • Procedural traps, because the 5-court-day rule, branch routing, and conformed-copy rules trip up newcomers.
  • Limited leverage, because attorneys can escalate denials faster through the presiding judge.
  • Emotional load, because describing a disability in writing can be draining during an already stressful case.
  • No appeal experience, because if denied, a Rule 1.100(g) petition is harder to write without a lawyer.

MC-005 vs. INT-110 at a Glance

Feature MC-005 vs. INT-110
Purpose MC-005 is for disability accommodations; INT-110 is for non-English spoken-language interpreters
Authority MC-005 follows Rule 1.100; INT-110 follows Evidence Code ยง 752
Confidentiality MC-005 disability info is sealed; INT-110 language info is public
Deadline MC-005 is 5 court days; INT-110 is “as soon as possible”
Who pays Court pays for both

FAQs

Do I have to disclose my exact diagnosis on MC-005?

No. Rule 1.100(c)(2) requires only enough information about the impairment and its functional limits to evaluate the request. A label like “PTSD” or “low vision” plus your limits is enough.

Can the court charge me a fee to file MC-005?

No. Rule 1.100 prohibits any filing fee or cost-shifting for accommodations. If a clerk asks for money, ask for a supervisor or the ADA coordinator.

Is the information on Form MC-005 public?

No. Rule 1.100(c)(4) makes accommodation requests confidential and shields them from the public case file. Only court personnel with a need to know may view them.

Do I write my maiden name or married name in Box 1?

No. Use the legal name on your current government ID. If your court file shows a different name, add the alias in Box 6 or in a short attached note.

Can I file MC-005 for someone else?

Yes. A parent, guardian, conservator, or attorney-in-fact may sign for the disabled person, but must write their relationship next to the signature in Box 9.

What if I need an accommodation today?

Yes, you can still ask. Rule 1.100(c)(3) allows a shorter timeline for “good cause,” so explain the urgency in Box 6 and file immediately by email or in person.

Does MC-005 cover depositions held outside the courthouse?

Yes. Rule 1.100 covers any court-connected proceeding, including depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences scheduled by the court.

Do I need a doctor’s letter attached to MC-005?

No. The court may not require medical proof under Rule 1.100(c)(2). You may attach one to speed review, but it is your choice.

Should Box 7 list one accommodation or several?

Yes, list every accommodation you reasonably need. The court rules on each one separately, so leaving items off forces a second MC-005.

Can the court deny my request?

Yes, but only on the three grounds in Rule 1.100(f): undue financial or administrative burden, fundamental alteration of the service, or direct threat to others.

What happens if I miss the 5-court-day deadline?

No automatic denial follows, but the court may refuse on timeliness alone. Always include a “good cause” sentence in Box 6 if you are late.

Can I appeal a denial of MC-005?

Yes. Under Rule 1.100(g) you have 10 days to petition the presiding judge in writing, and you may also file a federal complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Is MC-005 the same form in every California county?

Yes. It is a statewide Judicial Council form, but counties such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego add local cover sheets and have their own ADA coordinators.

Do I file a new MC-005 for every hearing in my case?

Yes, unless the court’s signed page 2 grants ongoing accommodations for the entire case. Read the response carefully to see which it is.