Small Claims 1: Introduction
Instructor: Attorney Eric Nakano, Civil Self-Help Center
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Trial Prep for Self-Represented Litigants 4: Overview of Trial
Part 4 gives an overview of how the trial will proceed, from pretrial conference to jury selection, opening statements, witnesses, …
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Filling out Case Management Statement (CM-110)
Completing your Case Management Statement (CM-110) in Sacramento County Unlimited Civil Cases. Note: In Sacramento, limited civil cases are excluded …
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Small Claims 2: Filling Out Plaintiff’s Claim (SC-100)
Instructor: Attorney Eric Nakano, Civil Self-Help Center
Trial Prep for Self-Represented Litigants 5: Direct Examination
Part 5 discuses direct examination and entering exhibits into the record, plus direct examination tips. Trial prep is key to …
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Discovery 1: Introduction to Discovery
Defining discovery, when it can begin, and limitations. Sacramento County Public Law Library (SCPLL) does not provide legal advice: SCPLL …
Small Claims 3: The Hearing
Instructor: Attorney Eric Nakano, Civil Self-Help Center
Trial Prep for Self-Represented Litigants 6: Evidence, Cross Examination, Closing
Part 6 discuses basic rules of evidence (personal knowledge, relevance, hearsay), how to question yourself as a witness, cross-examining the …
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Discovery 11: Potential Problems
Discovery Part 11. Motions to deem admissions true, motions to compel, sanctions, other resources
Court Personnel and Roles
Judge Jaime R. Roman, Court Clerk Julie Jackson, Court Attendee Michelle Jeremiah, and Court Recorder Jean Smart, all of Sacramento …