All I want to know is the laws and guidelines of how one would pursue acting for another as a friend of the court.
2007-01-01 04:57:57 · 4 answers · asked by need to halp toni 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
While anyone can sit at a table with the accuse, unless they have passed the bar examine They cannot ask witnesses question the Accused or the person bringing the actions must question witnesses without aid of a non lawyer. It is my experience, often judges frowns on anyone proceeding without a lawyer.
A good place to begin is http://www.ncsconline.org/
2007-01-01 08:28:16 · answer #1 · answered by janshouse justice for all 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one 'represents' anyone as a 'Friend of the Court'. 'Friend of the Court' refers to a person not directly involved in the case that presents a legal opinion of the issues for the court to consider. Unless the person is respected in the legal field, that opinion is likely to be ignored.
As for actually representing someone, it is likely to be considered 'practicing law without a license'. You could try to argue that the 6th amendment guarantees the right to 'the assistance of Counsel' not to an attorney. I doubt the court will accept that argument. I happen to believe it is correct, but the courts don't tend to agree.
2007-01-01 20:28:05 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general, anyone can file an amicus curiae
brief in any court stating their position on a matter before the court.
2007-01-01 13:16:06 · answer #3 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok to chuck, amicus curiae briefs are sent in by the APA or any Psychologist to assist in judicial systems, not just by random people. You need a lawyer, the judicial system says you have a right to an attorney.
2007-01-04 23:32:32 · answer #4 · answered by babeisme23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋