Potential Defendant Left the State

What is the name of your state? Californa

I wish to file a small claims suit against a friend who was living with us in our house in CA for 5 months but has since moved back to CT. Do I have to serve her there and will I have to actually go there for court or can it be done here since this is where the infraction occurred?

Thank you.

You won't be able to do this in Small Claims Court in Calif.

so...

I have to serve her as well as go to court IN CT? That's what I was afraid of. She steals from me and I have to pay....