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Going to court on someone's behalf

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kriles
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Going to court on someone's behalf

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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.

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Re: Going to court on someone's behalf

Yes, a friend or family member is allowed to represent you but they are not allowed to accept payment.

+++ This is not legal advice, only my opinion +++
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Re: Going to court on someone's behalf

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?

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Re: Going to court on someone's behalf

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.

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