INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM CLERK’S OFFICE AND COURT EMPLOYEES
Court Staff Can: Court Staff Cannot:
1. Provide legal and procedural definitions 1. Give legal interpretations or procedural advice
2. Cite statutes, court rules and ordinances 2. Research statutes, court rules, and ordinances
3. Provide public case information 3. Disclose confidential case information
4. Provide procedural options 4. Give personal opinions
5. Make general referrals 5. Make subjective or biased referrals
6. Provide forms and instructions 6. Fill out forms for parties
7. Provide general information on court 7. Disclose confidential, ex parte, or restricted information on court operations operations