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Preparing for Court

Learn the basics of court procedures and find resources to help you with your legal matters. You can find information here about how to get help with court matters, how to work with a lawyer, how to conduct yourself in court, and more.

Court procedures and resources

Before you go to court

How to ask staff for help with court matters   How to work with a lawyer  How to conduct yourself in court 

Court resources

Remote or virtual court services  Find out if you can get help from a Court Service Center  Chat or text with a law librarian  Access to Justice  Limited Assistance Representation information for the public  Sign up for civil court date text reminders  View court calendars   Glossary of court terms 

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