Civil Cover Sheet — Alaska Case Description Form (CIV-125S / CIV-125D)

ALASKA CIVIL COVER SHEET

Case Description Form (CIV-125S / CIV-125D)

Court System: Alaska Court System
Form Number: CIV-125S (Superior Court) / CIV-125D (District Court)
Current Revision: CIV-125S (6/24); CIV-125D (11/23)

Important: This template is a comprehensive intake worksheet mirroring the official Alaska Case Description Form. The completed information must be transferred to the official CIV-125S or CIV-125D form for filing. Probate, domestic relations, juvenile, and CINA matters require separate form packets and should NOT use this cover sheet.

SECTION 1: COURT SELECTION AND CAPTION

1.1 Court Level Selection

Select the appropriate court:

☐ Superior Court — Use Form CIV-125S

• General civil jurisdiction (unlimited dollar amount)
• Equity matters, injunctions, and declaratory judgments
• Appeals from District Court and administrative agencies
• Quiet title, foreclosure, and other real property actions

☐ District Court — Use Form CIV-125D

• Civil cases with claims not exceeding $100,000
• Small claims (up to $10,000)
• Landlord/tenant and forcible entry and detainer
• Certain statutory actions

Note: If unsure whether to file in Superior Court or District Court, refer to Alaska Form CIV-126 (Where Should I File?) or consult Alaska Statute 22.15.030 for District Court jurisdiction.

1.2 Judicial District

Select the judicial district for filing:

☐ First Judicial District — Juneau (Southeast Alaska: Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Wrangell, Petersburg, Haines, Skagway, Yakutat)
☐ Second Judicial District — Barrow/Nome (Northern Alaska: Barrow, Nome, Kotzebue, Bethel)
☐ Third Judicial District — Anchorage (Southcentral Alaska: Anchorage, Palmer, Kenai, Kodiak, Valdez, Homer, Dillingham)
☐ Fourth Judicial District — Fairbanks (Interior Alaska: Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Tok, Nenana, Galena)

1.3 Case Caption

IN THE ☐ SUPERIOR COURT  ☐ DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA

AT [________________________________]
(City/Location)

[________________________________],
                    Plaintiff(s),

v.                                          Case No.: [________________]
                                            (Assigned by Clerk)

[________________________________],
                    Defendant(s).

SECTION 2: PARTY INFORMATION

2.1 Plaintiff(s) / Petitioner(s)

Plaintiff 1:

Plaintiff 2 (if applicable):

☐ Additional plaintiffs — See attached continuation sheet

2.2 Defendant(s) / Respondent(s)

Defendant 1:

Defendant 2 (if applicable):

☐ Additional defendants — See attached continuation sheet

2.3 Interpreter / Accommodation Needs

☐ Interpreter needed — Language: [________________________________]
☐ ADA accommodation needed — Describe: [________________________________]
☐ Telephone/video appearance requested — Reason: [________________________________]

SECTION 3: ATTORNEY OR SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY

3.1 Filing Party's Attorney

3.2 Self-Represented (Pro Se) Party

☐ This party is self-represented (pro se)

SECTION 4: CASE TYPE / NATURE OF SUIT

Instructions: Check the ONE box that best describes this case. Mark only one category per the CIV-125 form instructions.

4.1 Superior Court Case Types (CIV-125S)

Tort Cases (Unlawful Acts Causing Harm, Other Than Breach of Contract):
☐ Motor Vehicle Accident
☐ Assault / Battery
☐ Personal Injury — Other (not motor vehicle)
☐ Property Damage
☐ Wrongful Death
☐ Defamation (Libel / Slander)
☐ Other Tort: [________________________________]

Malpractice:
☐ Medical Malpractice
☐ Legal Malpractice
☐ Other Professional Malpractice: [________________________________]

Contract / Commercial:
☐ Breach of Contract
☐ Debt / Collection
☐ UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) Matter
☐ Insurance Dispute
☐ Business Dispute / Partnership
☐ Other Contract: [________________________________]

Real Property:
☐ Quiet Title (Establish Ownership)
☐ Foreclosure (Mortgage or Deed of Trust)
☐ Condemnation / Eminent Domain
☐ Real Property Tax Foreclosure
☐ Landlord / Tenant (including Eviction) — Superior Court
☐ Other Real Estate Matter: [________________________________]

Other Civil:
☐ Injunction / Restraining Order (non-domestic)
☐ Declaratory Judgment
☐ Administrative Appeal
☐ Civil Rights / Constitutional
☐ Employment Dispute
☐ Election Contest
☐ Forfeiture Action
☐ Other Civil: [________________________________]

4.2 District Court Case Types (CIV-125D)

☐ Small Claim (up to $10,000)
☐ Debt / Collection (up to $100,000)
☐ Landlord / Tenant / Eviction
☐ Motor Vehicle Accident (up to $100,000)
☐ Personal Injury — Other (up to $100,000)
☐ Contract Dispute (up to $100,000)
☐ Property Damage (up to $100,000)
☐ Other District Court Civil: [________________________________]

SECTION 5: AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY AND RELIEF SOUGHT

5.1 Monetary Relief

Total monetary damages claimed (exclusive of interest, fees, and costs):

☐ Under $10,000
☐ $10,000 — $49,999
☐ $50,000 — $99,999
☐ $100,000 — $249,999
☐ $250,000 or more
☐ Amount unspecified / to be determined at trial

Specific amount (if known): $ [________________________________]

5.2 Non-Monetary / Equitable Relief

☐ Injunctive relief (temporary restraining order, preliminary/permanent injunction)
☐ Declaratory judgment
☐ Specific performance
☐ Quiet title
☐ Other equitable relief: [________________________________]

5.3 Emergency or Expedited Relief

☐ Emergency relief sought (TRO / expedited hearing)
Describe nature of emergency: [________________________________]

SECTION 6: JURY DEMAND

Alaska Civil Rule 38 governs the right to jury trial.

☐ Jury trial demanded

• Jury demand fee: Included in filing fee under Administrative Rule 9
• Demand must be made within the time period specified in Civil Rule 38(b)

☐ Non-jury (bench trial)

Note: Failure to make a timely jury demand constitutes waiver of the right to a jury trial under Civil Rule 38(d).

SECTION 7: RELATED CASES

7.1 Related Case Disclosure

Are there any related cases pending or previously filed in any Alaska court?

☐ No related cases
☐ Yes — Provide details below:

7.2 Prior Arbitration or Mediation

☐ None
☐ Prior arbitration — Case/Reference No.: [________________________________]
☐ Prior mediation — Date(s): [________________________________]

SECTION 8: FILING FEES

8.1 Current Filing Fee Schedule (Administrative Rule 9)

Superior Court Fees:
| Filing Type | Fee |
|-------------|-----|
| Civil Complaint / Petition (initial filing) | $250.00 |
| Motion to Modify Custody/Support/Maintenance | $75.00 |
| Third-Party Complaint | $250.00 |
| Appeal from District Court | $250.00 |

District Court Fees:
| Filing Type | Fee |
|-------------|-----|
| Civil Complaint (initial filing) | $150.00 |
| Small Claims | $75.00 |
| Counterclaim / Cross-Claim (exceeding $2,500) | $75.00 |

Fee Waiver: If unable to pay, submit Form TF-920 (Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees) pursuant to Administrative Rule 9(i) and Alaska Civil Rule 90.

8.2 Payment Information

Filing fee amount enclosed/paid: $ [________________________________]
Payment method: ☐ Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Credit Card ☐ Fee Waiver Requested (TF-920 attached)

SECTION 9: SERVICE OF PROCESS

9.1 Service Method

Alaska Civil Rule 4 governs service of process.

Method of service planned for each defendant:

Defendant 1: [________________________________]
☐ Personal service by process server
☐ Personal service by peace officer / state trooper
☐ Service by certified mail (return receipt requested)
☐ Service by publication (when other methods unavailable — requires court approval)
☐ Waiver of service requested (Civil Rule 4(d))

Defendant 2: [________________________________]
☐ Personal service by process server
☐ Personal service by peace officer / state trooper
☐ Service by certified mail (return receipt requested)
☐ Service by publication
☐ Waiver of service requested

9.2 Service Address(es)

SECTION 10: E-FILING INFORMATION

10.1 Alaska TrueFiling System

The Alaska Court System uses TrueFiling for electronic filing.

• E-Filing Portal: https://truefiling.com
• Registration required: Yes — Must have TrueFiling account
• Mandatory e-filing: Attorneys must e-file in most case types
• Self-represented litigants: May file on paper or use TrueFiling
• Accepted formats: PDF (preferred), Word documents converted to PDF

10.2 CourtView Access

• Public Case Search: https://courtview.courts.alaska.gov
• CourtView provides online access to case information, scheduling, and documents

10.3 Paper Filing Alternative

If not using TrueFiling:
☐ Filing by mail to Clerk of Court at: [________________________________]
☐ Filing in person at courthouse: [________________________________]

Note: The CIV-125 form is required for paper filings. E-filers enter case description information directly in TrueFiling; the form may not need to be separately uploaded.

SECTION 11: CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

I certify that the information provided on this case description form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that filing a false statement may subject me to sanctions under Alaska Civil Rule 11.

Date: [__/__/____]

_________________________________________________
Signature

_________________________________________________
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Alaska Bar No.: [________________________________] (if attorney)
Representing: ☐ Plaintiff(s)  ☐ Defendant(s)  ☐ Self (Pro Se)

Address: [________________________________]
         [________________________________]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

SECTION 12: FILING CHECKLIST

Before filing, confirm the following documents are prepared:

☐ Complaint / Petition (original)
☐ Case Description Form — CIV-125S (Superior) or CIV-125D (District)
☐ Summons (Form CIV-100 or CIV-100 ANCH for Anchorage)
☐ Filing fee payment or Fee Waiver Request (TF-920)
☐ Civil Rule 82 Attorney Fee Disclosure (if applicable)
☐ Copies for service on each defendant
☐ Certificate of service (if serving simultaneously)
☐ Any emergency/TRO motion (if expedited relief sought)
☐ Lis pendens (if real property action)
☐ Corporate disclosure statement (if applicable)

SECTION 13: PRACTITIONER NOTES

13.1 Venue Considerations

• Alaska Civil Rule 3(c) governs venue for civil actions
• General venue: Where defendant resides or where cause of action arose
• Contract cases: Where contract was to be performed or where defendant resides
• Real property cases: Where the property is located
• Government entity cases: Capital city (Juneau) or where cause of action arose

13.2 Statute of Limitations Reminders

13.3 Alaska-Specific Procedural Notes

1. Pre-Filing Requirements for Medical Malpractice: Under AS 09.55.536, a certificate of merit from a qualified expert may be required. Review the Alaska Medical Malpractice Act (AS 09.55.530–09.55.560) before filing.

2. Mediation and ADR: Many Alaska courts have mediation programs. Check with the presiding judge's chambers for ADR requirements or options in your judicial district.

3. Mandatory Disclosures: Alaska Civil Rule 26(a) requires initial disclosures without awaiting a discovery request. Disclosures must be made within 30 days after service of the first responsive pleading.

4. Anti-SLAPP Protections: Alaska has anti-SLAPP provisions under AS 09.50.025–09.50.035. Review applicability before filing suits that may implicate speech or petition rights.

5. Offer of Judgment: Alaska Civil Rule 68 allows offers of judgment, which may affect costs and attorney fee awards under Civil Rule 82.

13.4 Court Contact Information

SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• Alaska Court System — Forms: https://courts.alaska.gov/forms/index.htm
• CIV-125S (Superior Court Case Description): https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/docs/civ-125s.pdf
• CIV-125D (District Court Case Description): https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/docs/civ-125d.pdf
• Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure: https://courts.alaska.gov/rules/docs/civ.pdf
• Alaska Administrative Rules (including Rule 9 Fee Schedule): https://courts.alaska.gov/rules/docs/adm.pdf
• TrueFiling E-Filing Portal: https://truefiling.com
• CourtView Public Case Search: https://courtview.courts.alaska.gov