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Going To Court On Someone's Behalf
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:17 pm
by kriles
So, long story short. My boyfriend has a court date this Tuesday but he has school. He can't miss 4 classes in the entire semester or he will get kicked out of his program. Of course he has at least 4 classes a day, every day. Can he send someone on his behalf? He doesn't have the money to hire a paralegal or anything and the court date is in 3 days.
Re: Going To Court On Someone's Behalf
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:11 pm
by jsherk
Yes, a friend or family member is allowed to represent you but they are not allowed to accept payment.
Re: Going To Court On Someone's Behalf
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:34 pm
by kriles
jsherk wrote:Yes, a friend or family member is allowed to represent you but they are not allowed to accept payment.
Okay, awesome, so I should be allowed to go in for him right?
Re: Going To Court On Someone's Behalf
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 1:48 am
by daggx
Yes you can go in for him. Get him to give you a signed letter stating that he authorizes you to act on his behalf, just in case anybody questions whether you have his permission to represent him.