{"product_id":"claimkit-core","title":"Core Pack: California Small Claims Filing \u0026 Court Day Toolkit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou've decided to file. Or you tried negotiating and it didn't work. Now what?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Core Pack walks you through every step: filing the right forms, serving the defendant, building your evidence, prepping for court, and knowing exactly what to say when you're standing in front of a judge. 63 documents. California-specific. Built by someone who has filed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e63 ready-to-use documents across 4 phases:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase 1: Pre-court resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e (8 docs). Demand letters, scripts, settlement templates, decision worksheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase 2: Case preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e (15 docs). Evidence checklist, exhibit binder workflow, damages worksheets, what the judge is looking for, plus the new \u003cem\u003eUsing AI Safely\u003c\/em\u003e reference so ChatGPT or Claude doesn't quietly sink your case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase 3: Filing and court\u003c\/strong\u003e (18 docs). How to file, fee waivers, serving the defendant, court day quick reference, full court script.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus: Help for the hard times\u003c\/strong\u003e (8 docs). Calm scripts, the hardest part of waiting, when it's personal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus 14 setup and reference docs (FAQs, official forms, legal terms, updated 2026 AI policy notes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew for 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing AI Safely in Your Small Claims Case.\u003c\/strong\u003e A short, practical reference on what ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools can and cannot do for your case, the citation traps that have already cost real plaintiffs, and the safe ways to use AI for drafting, organizing, and preparing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're filing in California small claims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity deposit, unpaid wages, contractor dispute, fender bender, breach of contract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a clear plan from now through court day, not just blank templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy and download. Instant delivery to your email.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the roadmap: 63 docs in the order you need them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the templates: demand letter, evidence index, damages worksheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalk in ready: court day checklist and word-for-word script.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e63 PDF documents, fully editable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant download to your email and your account\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime access. No subscription.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse on phone, laptop, or tablet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalifornia-specific: built around California rules and forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy ClaimKit Help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by a Californian who has been through small claims. Not a law firm. Not a chatbot. Clear, kind, no-jargon instructions for the person filing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed collection too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you also want post-judgment collection templates bundled in, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/claimkit-complete\"\u003eComplete ($179)\u003c\/a\u003e. And after you win your case, the new \u003ca href=\"\/products\/claimkit-collections\"\u003eCollections add-on ($49)\u003c\/a\u003e picks up exactly where Core ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cem\u003eClaimKit Help is an educational guide, not legal advice. We are not a law firm, and using these documents does not create an attorney-client relationship.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ck-faq\" style=\"margin-top:36px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid #e7e3da;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:22px;color:#466B61;margin:0 0 18px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.01em;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:17px;color:#466B61;margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's included in the $99 Core kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b2b2b;margin:0;\"\u003eCore has 63 documents covering everything from pre-court resolution through your court day verdict: SC-100 filing, the demand letter library, an evidence prep workbook, serving instructions, your court day prep sheet, and a word-for-word court script. Plus the 2026 Using AI Safely reference so ChatGPT or Claude doesn't quietly sink your case with a hallucinated citation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:17px;color:#466B61;margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does Core compare to the $179 Complete kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b2b2b;margin:0;\"\u003eCore covers you from negotiation through your court verdict. Complete adds Phase 4: post-judgment collection (wage garnishment WG-001, bank levy, property lien templates). If you suspect the defendant won't pay even after losing in court, Complete is worth the $80 more. If you think collection won't be a fight, Core is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:17px;color:#466B61;margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I add Collections to Core after I win my case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b2b2b;margin:0;\"\u003eYes. The Collections add-on is a standalone $49 kit with the same post-judgment recovery content that's bundled into Complete (wage garnishment WG-001, bank levy EJ-130, property lien EJ-001, settlement scripts). If you'd rather pay for collection only if the defendant doesn't pay you voluntarily, Core plus Collections is the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:17px;color:#466B61;margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a lawyer for California small claims court?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b2b2b;margin:0;\"\u003eNo. California small claims is built for self-representation. Attorneys can't appear at trial in CA small claims at all. Core gives you the structure to handle each step yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:17px;color:#466B61;margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAre there any hidden fees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b2b2b;margin:0;\"\u003eNo. $99 is the full price. No subscription, no recurring charges. You buy it once, download it, and own it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:17px;color:#466B61;margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill I have to pay court fees on top of the kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#2b2b2b;margin:0;\"\u003eYes, but they're paid to the court, not to ClaimKit. CA small claims filing fees range from $30 to $75 depending on the claim amount. The kit explains exactly what to expect. 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