5th Judicial District Court Help Center

The Court Help Center:

• CAN explain court rules and procedures
• CAN provide available court forms and instructions
• CAN discuss procedural options that may be available to a litigant
• CAN explain general legal terminology
• CAN provide information as to where to look for statutes and rules
• CAN provide phone numbers to legal services and public agencies

It is important to note that this program is run by the court system. The courts and those working for the courts are neutral parties and can never take sides in any case or potential case. Therefore, the Court Help Center:

• CANNOT explain how rules and procedures apply to your case
• CANNOT explain the rules and procedures of other courts
• CANNOT help you fill out the forms
• CANNOT advise you as to whether or not your papers are legally sufficient
• CANNOT evaluate your options
• CANNOT advise you as to which option to choose
• CANNOT evaluate whether or not you should start a case
• CANNOT advise you as to which laws may be applicable to your situation
• CANNOT interpret statutes or court rules for you
• CANNOT provide you with a personal reference to an attorney