Legal Process Guides
Understanding legal procedures step by step
Court Procedures
Civil Court Process
1
Filing a claim
2
Serving documents
3
Defendant's response
4
Case management
5
Discovery
6
Trial preparation
7
Court hearing
8
Judgment
Criminal Court Process
1
First appearance
2
Plea entry
3
Case review
4
Status hearing
5
Trial
6
Sentencing
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation Process
1
Choosing a mediator
2
Initial meeting
3
Issue identification
4
Exploring options
5
Negotiation
6
Agreement
7
Documentation
Arbitration Process
1
Appointing arbitrator
2
Preliminary conference
3
Exchange of evidence
4
Hearing
5
Final award
Important Timeframes
- â° Civil claims: File within 6 years
- â° Employment claims: 90 days
- â° Appeals: Usually 20 working days
Court Etiquette
- đ Dress formally and conservatively
- đ¤Ģ Maintain silence in court
- đ¨ââī¸ Address the judge as "Your Honor"
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