ITEM 5.05 | CAN THE COURT GIVE ME LEGAL ADVICE?
A judge cannot give legal advice because they will rule on motions by the parties and may ultimately decide the dispute. They must remain neutral. A law clerk or other judicial staff member likewise cannot give legal advice. When pursuing your action, you generally cannot speak to the judge or a law clerk without the other party (or the other party’s lawyer) present. Except for proceedings in open court, your communication with the judge must be in writing and filed with the clerk’s office, with a copy sent to each party (or the party’s lawyer if the party is represented). No filing may be in the form of a letter. Sending correspondence directly to a judge or to a judge’s chambers is improper.
The court library staff is prohibited from giving legal advice or helping complete a form. A staff member can show you where a book is in the library and how to make a copy of a page from a book.
You might need to reference it during your pursuit of justice.
For instance, you might need to examine this handbook in order to protect yourself from judges/lawyers/organizations who break the law (see this example of a Florida judge who outright committed perjury).
Nevertheless – and as always – please get the justice you deserve.
Sincerely,
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