COURT PROCEEDINGS IN THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT
CIVIL
Filing or Defending a Civil
Action:
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Starting
an Action: Learn how to start an action in the Justice
of the Peace Court to collect a debt, recover items of property, obtain
compensation for property damage, or obtain possession of a rental
unit. Tell me more…
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Responding
to an Action: When you receive the complaint, you will
also receive a summons which will direct you as to the next step which
you need to take to avoid a default judgment. Tell
me more…
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Preparing
for Trial: Learn tips on how to prepare for trial. Tell
me more…
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What
to expect at Trial: Learn what to expect at your court
hearing. Tell
me more…
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Landlord/Tenant:Learn how to file or defend a Landlord/Tenant (Summary Possession
Action) to obtain or keep possession of a rental unit. Tell
me more...
Judgments:
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Default judgment: A default judgment may be entered when no answer is received by the
Court from the Defendant within the proper time period or when the
Defendant fails to appear as required. Tell
me more…
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Non-suit judgment: A non-suit judgment occurs when a plaintiff, after proper notice,
fails to appear at the designated trial date and time. Tell
me more…
Collecting a Judgment:
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After the judgment has been paid: The plaintiff must notify court when the judgment has been paid. Tell
me more…
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Collecting and/or reviving a judgment: Learn how to collect and/or revive a judgment. Tell me more…
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Transferring/disputing the transfer of a judgment: Learn how to transfer or dispute the transfer of a judgment from another state. Tell me more…
Post Judgment Procedures:
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Post-Judgment: Learn more about post judgment procedures such as motions to vacate a judgment or appeals. Tell
me more…
TRAFFIC
Traffic tickets:
Learn about your options if you have received a traffic
ticket. Tell me more...
CRIMINAL
Crime victim information:
Information for persons who have been victims
of crime. Tell me more...
Offense and Defendant Information:
Information for those accused of an offense
in the Justice of the Peace Court. Tell
me more...
Probation before Judgment:
Probation before judgment (PBJ) provides
a means for a first offender to avoid having a convition entered against
him or her. Tell
me more...
Videophone System:
The videophone allows the police, courts,
and other participating agencies to conduct business without physically
traveling among their offices. Tell
me more...