Stalking and harassment temporary protective orders can now be submitted online making it easier to petition the court
Applications for stalking and harassment temporary protective orders (TPOs) can now be submitted online. The availability of online submission by all users is a big step forward that makes it much easier for those looking to petition the courts for a protective order against stalking [...]
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Green lining from pandemic and technology upgrades in court
When the pandemic hit, thanks to the ongoing drive to update technology and improve efficiency, the District Court was well positioned to keep operating (with a huge amount of work from court IT). Hearings have been conducted remotely on a massive scale. It is a [...]
Family Law Self-Help Center helps self represented litigants help themselves
The Family Law Self-Help Center, located in the Family Court at 601 N. Pecos Ave, is currently offering remote services Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and in-person services by appointment on Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those hours will continue [...]
23 Guide and File forms now available to make do-it-yourself court filings easier
To aid those who represent themselves in court and improve access to justice, the Eighth Judicial District Court offers 23 Guide and File forms at the Legal Aid Self-help Centers at the Regional Justice Center, at family court, or to those with Internet access. The system [...]