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==What if I have limited information?== | ==What if I have limited information?== | ||
===If you have the form number | ===If you have the form number=== | ||
The form number helps determine which level of court it is from since each level of court numbers forms in different ways: | The form number helps determine which level of court it is from since each level of court numbers forms in different ways: | ||
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===If you know the level of court | ===If you know the level of court=== | ||
Click on the appropriate court forms link and you can look through the alphabetical list. If you still cannot find the form, you may need to look at secondary resources such as summaries or guides that focus on the legal problem you are dealing with. See the section in this guide [[Secondary Resources and How to Find Them]]. | Click on the appropriate court forms link and you can look through the alphabetical list. If you still cannot find the form, you may need to look at secondary resources such as summaries or guides that focus on the legal problem you are dealing with. See the section in this guide [[Secondary Resources and How to Find Them]]. | ||
===If you know the form name | ===If you know the form name=== | ||
Look through the alphabetical list of forms for a few different levels of court. Sometimes different levels of court have forms with the same name. For example, if you are looking for a Requisition, you will need to know the level of court since nearly every level of court has a Requisition form. | Look through the alphabetical list of forms for a few different levels of court. Sometimes different levels of court have forms with the same name. For example, if you are looking for a Requisition, you will need to know the level of court since nearly every level of court has a Requisition form. | ||
===If you know the level of court but even after searching do not have the form name or form number | ===If you know the level of court but even after searching do not have the form name or form number=== | ||
You may need to find an Affidavit (sworn written statement) form. However, nearly every level of court has an Affidavit form, and some have more than one type of Affidavit form, such as an Affidavit in Support to Waive Fees. If you do not know the level of court or the form number, you may need to look at secondary resources to figure out what the correct form is. See the section in this guide [[Secondary Resources and How to Find Them | Secondary resources and how to find them]]. | You may need to find an Affidavit (sworn written statement) form. However, nearly every level of court has an Affidavit form, and some have more than one type of Affidavit form, such as an Affidavit in Support to Waive Fees. If you do not know the level of court or the form number, you may need to look at secondary resources to figure out what the correct form is. See the section in this guide [[Secondary Resources and How to Find Them | Secondary resources and how to find them]]. | ||
===If you are just getting started and/or you do not know which forms you need | ===If you are just getting started and/or you do not know which forms you need=== | ||
If you cannot find the form you’re looking for or if you are just getting started, you’ll need to look at secondary resources that focus on the legal problem you are dealing with. See the section in this guide [[Secondary Resources and How to Find Them | Secondary resources and how to find them]]. You may also wish to consult with one of the legal advice services described in section [[Where Can I Find Help with My Legal Problem? | Where can I find help with my legal problem?]]. | If you cannot find the form you’re looking for or if you are just getting started, you’ll need to look at secondary resources that focus on the legal problem you are dealing with. See the section in this guide [[Secondary Resources and How to Find Them | Secondary resources and how to find them]]. You may also wish to consult with one of the legal advice services described in section [[Where Can I Find Help with My Legal Problem? | Where can I find help with my legal problem?]]. | ||
