This is a list of some things that the court staff CAN and CANNOT do for you.
- WE CAN explain and answer questions about how the court works.
- WE CAN tell you what the requirements are to have your case considered by the court.
- WE CAN give you some information from your case file.
- WE CAN provide you with samples of court forms that are available.
- WE CAN provide you with guidance on how to fill out forms.
- WE CAN usually answer questions about court deadlines.
- WE CANNOT give you legal advice. Only your lawyer can give you legal advice.
- WE CANNOT tell you whether or not you should bring your case to court.
- WE CANNOT give you an opinion about what will happen if you bring your case to court.
- WE CANNOT recommend a lawyer, but we can provide you with the telephone number of a local lawyer referral service.
- WE CANNOT talk to the Judge for you about what will happen in your case.
- WE CANNOT let you talk the Judge outside of court.
- WE CANNOT change an order issued by a Judge.