INFORMATION AVAILABLE
 | The status of a specific case, unless the case (or information in the case) is "sequestered" (not available for public inspection because of state law or a judge's decision); |
| The court file on a specific case, unless the case is sequestered, for you to review; |
| General information on court rules, procedures and practices; |
| Court-approved |
| Court schedules and information on how to get matters scheduled. |
| Give advice about whether you should file a case or whether you should take any particular action in a case; |
| Fill out a form for you or tell you what words to put in a form; |
| Advise you what to say in court; |
| Speculate about what decision the judge might make or what sentence the judge might impose. |
Court
staff do not know the answers to all questions about court rules,
procedures and practices. They have been instructed not to
answer questions if they do not know the correct answer.
The court, including the judge and all court staff, must remain
impartial. They do not take sides in any matter coming before
the court.
All case files, unless sealed by court order or sequestered are public record and viewable by the public. Files and pleadings may not be removed, but photocopies may be made. There are also public-use computers available in the clerk's division, from which you can view the contents of a file. Historical records are on microfilm, and may be viewed in the Special Services Division.