Form UD-150 at a glance
What it is: Request/Counter-Request to Set Case for Trial-Unlawful Detainer: I request that this case be set for trial.
Who signs: (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY FOR PARTY) If you are representing yourself, someone else must mail these papers and sign the Proof of Service by Mail.
A filled-in Form UD-150 example: a tenant asks for a trial date

How to fill out Form UD-150, box by box
Trial preference

Trial preference. The premises concerning this case are located at (street address, apartment number, city, zip code, and county):
To the best of my knowledge, the right to possession of the premises is still in issue. This case is entitled to legal preference under Code of Civil Procedure section 1179a.
To the best of my knowledge, the right to possession of the premises is no longer in issue. No defendant or other person is in possession of the premises.
Estimated length of trial
Trial date

Trial date. I am not available on the following dates (specify dates and reasons for unavailability):
• An unlawful detainer case must be set for trial on a date not later than 20 days after the first request to set the case for trial is made (Code Civ. Proc., § 1170.5(a)). • If a jury is requested, $150 must be deposited with the court 5 days before trial (Code Civ. Proc., § 631). • Court reporter and interpreter services vary. Check with the court for availability of services and fees charged. (checked November 2, 2026)
Unlawful detainer assistant
Date, type or print name and signature of party or attorney for party
Proof of service by mail

Instructions: After having the parties served by mail with the Request/Counter-Request to Set Case for Trial-Unlawful Detainer, (form UD-150), have the person who mailed the form UD-150 complete this Proof of Service by Mail.
I am over the age of 18 and not a party to this case. I am a resident of or employed in the county where the mailing took place.
My residence or business address is (specify):
I served the Request/Counter-Request to Set Case for Trial-Unlawful Detainer (form UD-150) by enclosing a copy in an envelope addressed to each person whose name and address are shown in the Names and addresses of those mailed box AND a. depositing the sealed envelope in the United States mail on the date and at the place shown in item 3c with the postage fully prepaid. b. placing the envelope for collection and mailing on the date and at the place shown in item 3c following ordinary business practices.
c. (1) Date mailed: (2) Place mailed (city and state):
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PERSON WHO MAILED FORM UD-150)
More rules for Form UD-150
Jury or nonjury trial. I request a jury trial a nonjury trial.
An unsigned copy of the Proof of Service by Mail should be completed and served with form UD-150.
Common questions about Form UD-150
What is a UD 150 form?
Request/Counter-Request to Set Case for Trial-Unlawful Detainer: I request that this case be set for trial. Plaintiff's request. I represent to the court that all parties have been served with process and have appeared or have had a default or dismissal entered against them. I request that this case be set for trial.
Where do I file it?
Give the Request/Counter-Request to Set Case for Trial -Unlawful Detainer (form UD-150) and the completed Proof of Service by Mail to the clerk for filing.
Sources
[1] Form UD-150, Request/Counter-Request to Set Case for Trial-Unlawful Detainer (new January 1 2005), Judicial Council of California (the Official source link on this page).




