Pro Se Defense Questions

by Maureen from Hatfield, Pennsylvania

Pro Se Defense Questions: I am coming from Pennyslvania next week for a case in your Courts which I am the Defendant. Do I need to have a special form to tell them I will be representing myself?



Please let me know as I am worried about being in Violation. Can I send His Honor Judge E____ my defense in advance for his review?

Answer to Florida Court Forms Question

Dear Maureen,

You don't say what type of court hearing you are appearing for.

In general, there is no special form required to announce that you are defending yourself.

Also, in general you may not send anything directly to the judge.

Anything that you want to go in your court file, you file with the clerk of court, and also provide to the other party.

If this is a criminal case, and your liberty is at risk, you are entitled to a public defender if you cannot afford an attorney.

In a civil case, whether family law or anything else, you are not entitled to free representation, but depending on your income, you might be able to get some assistance from one of the legal aid societies.

There is a list of free or low cost legal service providers listed on the Florida Supreme Court's website, www.flcourts.org

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