Rule 3.2110. Role of clerk in assisting small claims litigants

(a) Provision of forms and pamphlets The clerk must provide forms and pamphlets from the Judicial Council.

(b) Provision of Department of Consumer Affairs materials The clerk must provide materials from the Department of Consumer Affairs when available.

(c) Information about small claims advisory service The clerk must inform litigants of the small claims advisory service.

(d) Answering questions The clerk may answer questions relative to filing and service of the claim, designation of the parties, scheduling of hearings, and similar matters.

Committee Notes

(Subd (a) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective July 1, 1991.)

(Subd (b) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective July 1, 1991.)

(Subd (c) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective July 1, 1991.)

(Subd (d) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective July 1, 1991.)