Expunging (Dismissing) Your Conviction
Attorney Alan Bridges, of the Voluntary Legal Services Program, explains “Expunging Your Conviction” in this self-help video. Note 1: Forms …
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Small Claims 1: Introduction
Instructor: Attorney Eric Nakano, Civil Self-Help Center
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