CPO Courtroom Guidelines

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COURTROOM GUIDELINES FOR CPO HEARINGS

What Court Staff Can and Cannot Do To Help You

You are involved in a Civil Protection Order hearing as either a Petitioner or a Respondent. Even though you are probably unfamiliar with courtroom practices and procedures, you will be expected to follow some of the most basic legal rules and ways of presenting your case. This ensures fairness for everyone. You should:

These guidelines are intended to help everyone present their case. This is not legal advice. You cannot ask the Magistrate for legal advice. If you feel you cannot present your case alone, you may hire an attorney at your expense.

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