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Chapter 5 - COURTS AND COURT CASES

Checklists

Particulars to take if someone has received a summons

  1. How much time do you have left in which to respond to the summons?
  2. Do you have an attorney?
  3. Would you like an attorney to help you defend the case?
  4. Can you afford to pay for an attorney? If not, would you like to apply for Legal Aid?

Particulars to take if someone has already appeared in court on a criminal charge

  1. When did you appear in court for the first time?
  2. What was the charge?
  3. Did you plead to the charge?

If so, did you plead 'guilty' or 'not guilty'?

  1. Do you have an attorney to defend you in court? If not, would you like an attorney?
  2. Can you afford to pay for an attorney? If not, would you like to apply for Legal Aid?
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