Judges and Judiciary
Jul. 16, 2020
Attorney helps pro per litigant win appeal of county court procedure
The Sacramento County Court pro per coordinator had a level of discretion more appropriate to a judicial officer, the appellate panel found.
With the help of an attorney, a pro per litigant bested the Sacramento County Superior Court in an appellate review of how it treats those appearing without counsel.
As an indigent criminal defendant opting to represent himself, Shaun Smith said he sought aid from an unidentified person who had been contracted by the court in a role titled pro per coordinator. According to court documents, this person is an attorney contracted to he...
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