Q: how do i file for a stay of eviction in contra costa county? i am 5 days from lockout

A: Use the attached form. Modify to your Number, Court and fill the blanks and file with the court and serve upon sheriff's office.

Best of luck.

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Defendant In Pro Per

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF __________________________

NAME OF COURT___________________________________

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name [ ], Plaintiff,

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[name o ], Defendant. Case No.:

EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR STAY OF EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT AND DECLARATION IN SUPPORT THEREOF (UNLAWFUL DETAINER)

SHERIFF’S NO. ____________________

Defendant hereby requests _______________ days stay of execution of Judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 918.

The Alameda County Sheriff’s office has notified me that I am scheduled to be evicted _____________________________. I will suffer irreparable harm if this eviction takes place because I have no place else to live.

1. On ____________________________ at _________, I contacted ________________________________, (Attorney for plaintiff or plaintiff) and told him/her that I would present an application for stay of execution to the Court at the office of the clerk at 600 Washington Street, Oakland, California, on ____________________________, 2003, in Room 4020, at or before 12:00 p.m.

2. I can deposit __________________ with the clerk of the court to pay for the duration of the stay.

3. My rent is _________________ per month.

4. I have _________________ children, ages _____________________________________.

5. In addition, I ask that the court consider the following:

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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on ____________________________, at Oakland, California.

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DECLARANT