Why can't District Court employees offer legal advice?

District Court employees as well as employees of the County Clerk’s Office are prohibited from offering legal advice because they must maintain impartiality at all times. Furthermore, Court and Court Clerk Staff are not licensed to practice and thus cannot provide legal advice professionally. However, Court staff can offer information about scheduling, the filing process, and the location of pro per resources and official documents.

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1. What is the difference between district and justice court?
2. Can I speak to the Judge directly?
3. Do I get paid for jury duty?
4. How can I request to be excused from jury duty?
5. What if I receive a juror summons for someone who no longer lives at my address?
6. What can I bring with me when I appear for jury duty?
7. How do I get selected for jury duty?
8. How do I file a complaint?
9. I need to obtain legal help. What are my options?
10. I need to file for custody, divorce, or administration of an estate, etc. What should my first step be?
11. If I can't find a form on your website, what can I do?
12. Where do I mail my filings?
13. How can I obtain court records or perform a name search for a background check?
14. Why can't District Court employees offer legal advice?
15. Where is the district court office located?