I would like to talk to a judge outside of court and ask them maybe they would make a ruling w/o going to court. How can I petition a court so I can represent myself. Is their forms on the internet. Case is in MO. Thanks
2006-10-11 09:20:50 · 5 answers · asked by sttng2004 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Depending on the circumstances, the judge may not allow you to make ex-parte (without the other party there) arguments in his chambers or anywhere else. The local rules will usually specify what kind of actions can be taken ex-parte.
You should seek the advice of a lawyer in your local area.
2006-10-11 09:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is an adversarial proceeding, i.e. you against someone else, it is a serious breach of judicial ethics for a judge to discuss with you a case that you are about to bring before the Court. If you talk to the judge and he advises you, then he can't hear the case and must refer it to a different judge. The same thing goes if you have filed your case and ask the judge to hear arguments without the other party being notified.
That being said, there are some types of proceedings that are held ex-parte. Those are normally temporary proceedings.. such as protection from abuse orders, protection from stalking orders, and the like. In all of those cases, once the judge has issued an order, he/she will then schedule a follow-up hearing at which the other party will have an opportunity to be present and make their arguments.
You didn't specify what your case is about, but anyone has the *right* to represent themself in court. It is usually very unwise to do so. You don't know the procedure, (as has been demonstrated by your question) and therefore, its more likely than not that your attempt to represent yourself will be fustrating and leave you with a bad impression of our system.
Contact a Missouri attorney by calling your local or state bar association for a referral.
2006-10-11 17:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by Phil R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's flatly not possible for a judge to discuss a case with you outside of court and then rule on it.
2006-10-11 16:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"pro se" is representing yourself in court. I think you can do that anytime you want. Your question is somewhat vague as to what you want from the court. You might want to consult with an attorney or Legal Aid, to find out what kind of petition you need to file and which court you need to file it with.
Maybe this link can help:
http://www.uslegalforms.com/Missouri.htm
Best of Luck to You
2006-10-11 16:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by tg315 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure to crack some dirty jokes. Judges love that in chambers
2006-10-11 16:24:02 · answer #5 · answered by Zen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋