What the Self Help Center can do for you
What the self help program CAN do for you
- Answer questions about court processes, court rules, court forms and legal terms
- Provide available forms and some instruction on how to complete the forms or other required paperwork
- Provide contact information for other agencies that may be able to assist you
- Provide information about resources on the North Dakota Supreme Court website, in the state law library, in public and academic libraries in the state and on the Internet
- Tell you about the legal process
- Provide neutral and impartial service equally to all court users
- Tell you how to find state laws and regulations
What the self help program CANNOT do for you
- Give you any legal advice
- Tell you if you have a good case
- Tell you how statutes or caselaw apply to your situation
- Tell you what to do or help you decide the best option for your situation
- Tell you what words to use in filling out the forms
- Tell you what to say in court
- Cannot file documents for you
- Assist in criminal matters
- Explain a judicial decision
- Refer you to a specific lawyer
Things to Remember
- It is up to you to make decisions about your case
- It is up to you to prepare, file, and serve papers
- It is up to you to follow up on anything the court requires you to do