State Bar Court Stipulation And Other Forms

Please print, download or link to forms.

• Appearances: Use these forms to provide notice of a remote or in-person appearance, or opposition to a remote appearance at an evidentiary hearing or trial, pursuant to Rules 5.17, 5.18, and 5.154 of the Rules of Procedure.
  • Notice re Remote or In-Person Appearance Pursuant to Rule 5.17, 5.18, or 5.154 of the Rules of Procedure
  • Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial Pursuant to Rule 5.18 of the Rules of Procedure
• Application for Moral Character - Appeal of Adverse Determination of Moral Character: Use this optional form to appeal an adverse determination of moral character by the Committee of Bar Examiners. (Appeal of Adverse Moral Character Determination Instructions and Requirements)
• Appointed Counsel Compensation Form: Use this form to request compensation according to Rules 5.174 or 5.192, Rules of Procedure of the State Bar of California. (Guidelines for Payment of Court-Appointed Counsel [Rule 5.174] or Guidelines for Payment of Court-Appointed Counsel [Rule 5.192])
• Appointed Counsel Panel Application Form: Use this form to apply to be placed on the panel of attorneys who desire to receive appointments to represent attorneys in State Bar Court matters pursuant to rules 5.68, 5.174, 5.192 or 5.258 of the Rules of Procedure.
• Audio Visual Equipment Guideline and Request Form: Use this form to request Assisted Listening Device, Laptop Connection, or Document Viewer.
• Exhibit Record, pursuant to court order. Please refer to specific court orders in your matter regarding exhibits, or if no such orders, refer to Rule 5.101.1 of the Rules of Procedure.
• Exhibit Record, pursuant to Rule 5.101.1 of the Rules of Procedure.
• Financial Declaration: Petition for relief from or extension of time to pay disciplinary costs. (Instruction Sheet)
• Media, Rule 5.16, Request Form: Requests by members of the media to audiotape, videotape, or photograph a public hearing must be submitted to the court no later than five days before the scheduled hearing. (Instruction Sheet)
• Notice of Designation to Receive Service: Designate counsel for respondent or petitioner to receive service of notices or papers relating to a court proceeding. (Instruction Sheet)
• Petition for Reinstatement: Petition for reinstatement as an attorney of the State Bar of California.
  • Petition for Reinstatement Instruction Sheet
  • Disclosure Statement Supporting Petition for Reinstatement
  • Reinstatement Authorization and Release
  • Federal Income Tax Return Release Authorization
  • Rules 5.440 - 5.446 of the Rules of Procedure of the State Bar of California
  • Rule 9.10 of the California Rules of Court
• Prefiling Settlement Conference Guidelines: The State Bar Court Hearing Department Guidelines for Scheduling and Conducting Prefiling Settlement Conferences have been updated and streamlined.
  • Prefiling Settlement Conference Form
• Prefiling Settlement Conference Guidelines for Conviction Cases: The State Bar Court has issued new State Bar Court Hearing Department Guidelines for Scheduling and Conducting Prefiling Settlement Conferences in Misdemeanor Conviction Proceedings. 
  • Prefiling Settlement Conference Form
• Psychiatrist Declaration and Claim Form: For psychiatrists to request payment for professional services and expenses.
• Psychologist Declaration and Claim Form: For psychologists to request payment for professional services and expenses.
• Request for Certified Records of Attorney Discipline: Use this form to request certified copies of discipline documents.
• Request for Interpreter Form: Use this form to request an interpreter for trials.
• Resignation with Charges Pending:
  • Instructions and Requirements
  • Resignation Form
  • Authorization for Public Disclosure
• Rule 9.20 Compliance Declaration: Report and/or declare full compliance with the Supreme Court's Order under rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court.
• State Bar Court of California Stipulation Forms: On December 13, 2006, the Executive Committee of the State Bar Court approved the use of electronic stipulation forms. The electronic version of these forms allows the preparer to create, save and modify the form using Microsoft Word.  Please note that effective August 16, 2024, these stipulation forms have been significantly revised.  Any Stipulation Re Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Disposition or Alternative Discipline Program (ADP) Stipulation Re Facts and Conclusions of Law submitted to the State Bar Court for approval after August 23, 2024, must comply with General Order 24-19.
  • Actual Suspension Word: Form, Signature Page | PDF: Form, Signature Page
  • Stayed Suspension Word: Form, Signature Page | PDF: Form, Signature Page
  • Reproval Word: Form, Signature Page | PDF: Form, Signature Page
  • Disbarment Word: Form, Signature Page | PDF: Form, Signature Page
  • Alternative Discipline Program Word: Form, Signature Page | PDF: Form, Signature Page
  • Probation Revocation Word: Form, Signature Page | PDF: Form, Signature Page
  • Nolo Contendere Plea Word | PDF

• Transcript and Audio Record Order Form and Instruction Sheet: Order transcripts or recordings of court events in compact disk or flash drive format.
• Subpoena Forms: State Bar Court proceedings require the use of Judicial Council subpoena forms. To obtain a copy of a subpoena form, click on the link "Subpoena Forms" and search for "Subpoena" in the search box.