Role of clerk in assisting small claims litigants

(a) Provision of forms and pamphlets The clerk must provide forms and pamphlets from the Judicial Council. (Subd (a) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective July 1, 1991.) (b) Provision of Department of Consumer Affairs materials The clerk must provide materials from the Department of Consumer Affairs when available. (Subd (b) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective July 1, 1991.) (c) Information about small claims advisory service The clerk must inform litigants of the small claims advisory service. (Subd (c) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective July 1, 1991.) (d) Answering questions The clerk may answer questions relative to filing and service of the claim, designation of the parties, scheduling of hearings, and similar matters. (Subd (d) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of untitled subd effective July 1, 1991.) Rule 3.2110 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 1706 effective July 1, 1991.