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Representing Yourself in Federal Court
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How to Start a Civil Lawsuit without an Attorney
(Separate Website)
By: United States District Court District of Minnesota
IFP (In Forma Pauperis) Status
(Separate Website)
Information about the Federal Court's IFP application for waiving court fees/costs.
By: United States District Court District of Minnesota
Information about Filing a Federal Court Lawsuit Electronically
(Separate Website)
E-Pro Se is a user-friendly, interactive web application that allows an unrepresented party to prepare the documents that are required to start a civil lawsuit electronically.
By: United States District Court District of Minnesota
Pro Se Civil Guidebook
(Separate Website)
This guidebook is intended to be an informative and practical resource for understanding the basic procedures of the Court.
By: United States District Court District of Minnesota
Responding to a Summons and Complaint
(Separate Website)
Information on how to respond with a written answer.
By: United States District Court District of Minnesota
Service of Process
(Separate Website)
Information about the process after filing the complaint.
By: United States District Court District of Minnesota
Using the Court's Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF)
(Separate Website)
Information about the Federal Court's Electronic Case Filing System and how to be approved.
By: United States District Court District of Minnesota
How to Handle a Conciliation Court Hearing: Video
(Separate Website)
This video shows a mock conciliation (small claims) court hearing and touches on settlement, preparation, proof, courtroom protocol, and other issues.
By: Fourth Judicial District Court (Hennepin County) State of Minnesota
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Answer a "Summons and Complaint" - Debt Lawsuit Defense
(Separate Website)
If you got a "Summons and Complaint" that says you are being sued over a debt, you have 20 days to respond with an "Answer." If you miss the deadline, you lose the case. This free program can help.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Basics on Judgments
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota State Court System
Consumer Action Handbook
(Separate Website)
In this handbook, the GSA's Office of Citizen Services brings you the latest information on your consumer rights and responsibilities.
By: General Services Administration
FAQs on Handling a Conciliation Court Case
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota State Court System
How to Handle a Conciliation Court Hearing
(Separate Website)
General information on conciliation court hearings in Minnesota.
By: Minnesota State Court System
I'll See You In Court: A Consumer Guide to the Minnesota Judicial Branch
(Separate Website)
This guide will give you a quick overview of the structure, processes, and people who serve you in the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
By: Minnesota State Court System
Removal of Judges and Complaints against Judges
Information about Removing a Judge from a Case (Called "recusal") for Bias or Other Reasons
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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